Expert Analysis

Why Pa. Push For Brownfield Renewables May Not Be Enough

A recent executive order from Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro directed state regulators to expedite siting of clean... (more story)

NJ Justices' Walmart Ruling Clarifies Future Snowstorm Duty

A recent New Jersey Supreme Court decision, that a contractor's spreading of salt on a minimal snow accumulation i... (more story)

Planning For The Impact Of FinCEN's CTA Rollback

The Financial Crimes Enforcement Network's recent rollback of Corporate Transparency Act reporting obligations sho... (more story)

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FTC Puts Fertitta's $17.6B Caesars Buy Under The Microscope

The Federal Trade Commission is seeking more information about Fertitta Entertainment's proposed $17.6 billion buyout of Caesars Entertainment, extending review of the deal proposed in May, according to a Thur... (more story)

ArentFox Schiff Hires Haynes Boone Real Estate Chair In NYC

ArentFox Schiff LLP has picked a former Haynes Boone real estate litigation chair to be its new real estate litigation practice leader in its New York City office, the firm announced.

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Data Center Suits, Arbitrations Have Tripled In Last 5 Years

Major lawsuits and arbitrations against data centers across the world have tripled since 2021, with disputes largely focused on zoning and environmental issues, according to a Tuesday report by global insurance group Howden.

2 Firms Advise $2.4B Ares, PSP Logistics Joint Venture

Ares Management and Canada's Public Sector Pension Investment Board said they have struck a new joint venture to make up to $2.4 billion in logistics real estate investments in the U.S., guided by Kirkland & E... (more story)

Willkie Hires Ex-Akerman Data Center Pros For Dallas Office

Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP has hired four former Akerman LLP real estate attorneys as partners for its data centers and digital infrastructure team in Dallas, the firm announced Wednesday.

State Farm Plans Calif. Return For Fire-Hardened Homes

More than three years after announcing it would no longer sell new homeowners insurance policies in California, State Farm has filed plans to begin writing new policies for Golden State homeowners who have mad... (more story)

Women's Tennis Association Is Moving Its Global HQ To NC

The St. Petersburg, Florida-based Women's Tennis Association is moving its global headquarters to Charlotte, North Carolina, where it also plans to host its finals for the next three years, Tar Heel State Gov.... (more story)

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Benign Risk Period, Reinsurance Growth Strengthen P&C

Property and casualty insurance profitability is seeing generational highs with mortgage insurance and certain Florida homeowners carriers seeing particular success, but a relatively benign risk environment co... (more story)

Samsung Range Caused Wash. House Fire, Insurer Says

An insurer said it is entitled to recoup costs paid in connection with a Washington policyholder's house fire because the blaze was caused by a defective electric range manufactured by Samsung, according to a ... (more story)

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Consumer Groups Ask States To Probe Zillow, Housing Market

More than a dozen consumer advocacy groups urged state authorities Wednesday to work together to probe Zillow and Redfin's compliance with an August deal to end a Federal Trade Commission lawsuit, and to inves... (more story)

1st Circ. Lets HUD Shift $1.3B In Homelessness Aid

A First Circuit panel said the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development may redirect $1.3 billion in homelessness funding from programs that focus on permanent housing to those supporting temporary she... (more story)

Republicans Move Trump's CFPB Pick Ahead To Full Senate

President Donald Trump's latest pick to lead the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau moved closer to confirmation Thursday as Republican lawmakers voted to advance his nomination to the U.S. Senate floor.

Ocwen, Banks Settle Whistleblowers' Foreclosure Fraud Suit

Mortgage servicer Ocwen Financial Corp. and various major banks told a Texas federal judge Tuesday they've settled a whistleblower action claiming Ocwen made false representations to the government under the T... (more story)

Housing Developer Says Contract Winner Had Lower Scores

A Georgia affordable housing developer challenged a Colorado public transit agency's decision to award a housing development contract in Denver to another developer, contending in Colorado state court that the... (more story)