Expert Analysis

Key NY State Grand Jury Rules Can Shape Defense Strategy

As illustrated by recent cases, New York state's grand jury rules are more favorable than their federal counterpar... (more story)

New Mass. 'Junk Fee' Regs Will Be Felt Across Industries

The reach of a newly effective regulation prohibiting so-called junk fees and deceptive pricing in Massachusetts w... (more story)

Addressing Legal Risks Of AI In The Homebuilding Industry

Artificial intelligence is transforming the homebuilding industry, but the legal challenges posed by its adoption ... (more story)

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Fannie Mae Promotes Deputy GC To Acting Top Atty

Fannie Mae announced Friday that it has elevated its deputy general counsel to acting general counsel, after the previous attorney to hold the position decided to move on from the post.

Taxation With Representation: Latham, Wachtell, Gibson Dunn

In this week's Taxation With Representation, Meta announces a joint venture with Blue Owl Capital to fund the development of a data center campus in Louisiana, private equity giants acquire medical technology ... (more story)

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4 Firms Guide $27B Meta, Blue Owl Data Center Campus JV

Latham & Watkins, Eversheds Sutherland, Kirkland & Ellis and Milbank LLP guided Meta Platforms Inc.'s joint venture with Blue Owl Capital, which will fund the development of a $27 billion data center campus in... (more story)

Judge Tells Feds To 'Fish Or Cut Bait' On 'Buffalo Billion' Case

A Manhattan federal judge said Friday it's time for prosecutors to either make a deal with four men whose 2018 bid-rigging convictions from an upstate New York development initiative were overturned by the U.S... (more story)

NJ Property Owner Puts Office, Industrial Properties In Ch. 11

A New Jersey property owner has put several of its office and industrial properties into Ch. 11 bankruptcy, according to multiple petitions filed in New Jersey bankruptcy court.

NY AG Sues Vape Shop Owners For Selling To Kids

New York's attorney general is looking to permanently shut down two smoke shops and ban their owners from ever working in the vape industry again, claiming they flagrantly sold illegal flavored vapes to custom... (more story)

Nelson Mullins Hires Two Attys To Bolster RE Team

Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough LLP has hired two veteran commercial real estate attorneys — one a former Kelley Drye & Warren LLP special counsel — to strengthen its real estate and capital markets team.

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Miskel Backman, Nelson Mullins Steer $68M Fla. Land Buy

Miskel Backman LLP and Nelson Mullins LLP guided a joint venture's $68 million acquisition of a 170-acre tract in Broward County, Florida, where the partnership plans to build a sprawling mixed-use development.

Michigan Appellate Court Clears Up Landlord Liability Dispute

A Michigan appellate court ruled that tenants do not need to prove that their landlords were notified of unfit conditions at their units in order to bring claims under a state law requiring property owners to ... (more story)

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Miami Board Gives Key Approval For $2B Mixed-Use Project

Rosso Development, Midtown Development and Proper Hospitality, guided by Greenberg Traurig, have secured approval from Miami officials for a $2 billion mixed-use project in the city's Midtown Park neighborhood... (more story)

Fla. Landlord Not Covered In Rat Infestation Suit, Insurer Says

An insurer said it has no duty to defend or indemnify a landlord accused of causing its tenants to get sick from a rat infestation and unsanitary conditions, telling a Florida federal court Friday that its pol... (more story)

FPI's $3M Deal Gets Initial OK In Yardi Price-Fixing Suit

A Washington federal judge has granted preliminary approval to property management firm FPI Management Inc.'s $2.8 million deal settling out of a proposed price-fixing class action accusing it and others of us... (more story)

2 Firms Guide Federated Hermes' $331M US Real Estate Foray

K&L Gates LLP and Goodwin Procter LLP guided Federated Hermes Inc.'s $331 million purchase of a majority stake in real estate investment manager FCP Fund Manager LP, marking its foray into the U.S. real estate... (more story)

NY AG Pleads Not Guilty, Says Prosecutor's Appt. 'Unlawful'

New York Attorney General Letitia James pled not guilty in Virginia federal court Friday to mortgage-related fraud charges that she says are part of President Donald Trump's revenge campaign against his percei... (more story)