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Where Data Center Bans Are On The Ballot

Voters in about a dozen states will weigh the future of data center development in their cities and counties through ballot measures in the upcoming midterms, including in one state where proposed bans are up for consideration in 10 localities.

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Attys Say Fla. Tax Proposal Could Shift Burden To RE Industry

A statewide Florida ballot question offering tax relief for property owners could also have far-reaching consequences that create new burdens for a wide range of residents and the real estate industry, according to lawyers in the state.

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Redevelopment Offers Opportunity To Allay Impact Of Tariffs

As global tariffs continue to create pricing uncertainties, adaptive reuse of existing buildings is offering developers pathways to minimize tariff-induced price spikes, one of Greenberg Traurig's real estate leaders told Law360 in an interview earlier this week.

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Preventing HOA Bias After Wash. Ruling Highlights Risk

Brett Sullivan

Because homeowners nationwide can now draw on precedent from a recent Washington state appellate decision holding ... (more story)

Tracking The 2027 Va. Bills That May Tighten Data Center Regs

David Schneider and Briana Becker

Data center developers and operators should monitor Virginia legislation responding to the state's new data center... (more story)

CFIUS Annual Report Reveals Enforcement Trends

Thaddeus McBride and Faith Dibble

The Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States' recently published annual report to Congress shows that ... (more story)

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ArentFox Moves Boston Staff To Renovated Office

ArentFox Schiff LLP has moved its 100 Boston employees to renovated office space in the city's Prudential Tower, the firm announced Tuesday.

Troutman CMBS Pro Sees Multifamily In For A 'World Of Hurt'

Amid rising interest and insurance rates, borrowers with commercial mortgage-backed securities debt coming due are running into difficulties, and the multifamily sector in particular could be in for a "world o... (more story)

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Sens. Probe Meta For Claiming Tax Credits On AI Data Centers

Democratic senators called on Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg to explain why he's justifying the use of billions in federal research tax credits to pay for building the company's AI data centers, warning that doing s... (more story)

Data Center Co. Looks To Toss Investors' Gas Wells Suit

A data center infrastructure company told a Texas federal court to toss a proposed securities fraud class action that accused the company of damaging its stock value because of a hidden gas well transfer deal ... (more story)

Fed. Circ. Says Sioux Tribe Can't Shift Building Repair Costs

A Federal Circuit Court of Appeals panel has rejected a South Dakota tribe's bid to overturn a decision that the federal government isn't responsible for paying for a deteriorating building on its reservation,... (more story)

Citadel-Backed NYC Tower Secures $3.3B Construction Loan

Vornado Realty Trust along with an affiliate of billionaire Ken Griffin and property manager Rudin Management said Wednesday that they finalized a joint venture and $3.3 billion construction loan to build a 66... (more story)

Squire Patton Lands Akerman's Public Finance Co-Leader

Squire Patton Boggs LLP announced Wednesday that it has added the co-chair of Akerman LLP's public finance group to bolster its capacity to handle public finance, healthcare finance and other matters.

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Nonprofit Can't Dodge NLRB Contempt Bid In Bargaining Row

A homeless shelter operator must face a motion from National Labor Relations Board prosecutors seeking to hold it in contempt for allegedly flouting an order to bargain in good faith with a union, a New York f... (more story)

Real Estate Co. E-House Gets Ch. 15 Nod For Restructuring

A New York bankruptcy judge Wednesday granted Chinese real estate services group E-House's Chapter 15 petition, recognizing a Cayman Island restructuring scheme giving creditors equity in the group.

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NYC Ready To Fast Track Affordable Housing In Some Areas

A new policy rolled out this month targets a dozen New York City districts that the city has determined have been most hostile to new affordable housing development over the past year.

Jackson Tidus Duo Joins Buchalter In Southern California

Buchalter PC has added a pair of experienced attorneys from Jackson Tidus as partners in its real estate and litigation practices.

Apartment Operator Hit With NC Tenant Junk Fee Class Action

A Florida-based property management company has been charging residents exorbitant junk fees that flout North Carolina consumer protection statutes and drive up evictions, two renters said in a proposed class action.

Broad Street Monitor Flags Risks For Investor Redemptions

The court-appointed monitor for private equity firm Broad Street Global Management LLC testified Tuesday that he is concerned about more than 600 investors in the $1 billion fund who asked to redeem their inve... (more story)

Student Sues Landlord Over Porch Collapse At Pitt Party

A student injured when a porch roof collapsed onto revelers beneath it at a 2025 St. Patrick's Day party near the University of Pittsburgh sued the property owner in Pennsylvania state court, claiming wood rot... (more story)