Expert Analysis

4 Tips For Using AI To Max Fee Awards In NY Lease Disputes

As New York's new artificial intelligence court filing rule takes effect, lawyers handling commercial lease disput... (more story)

Managing Data Center Power Issues, Public Pushback

The many risks associated with data center construction include power availability, government regulations and pub... (more story)

California FAIR Plan Is Outgrowing Last-Resort Role

With a recent rate increase, a litigation win and pending legislation to reshape operations, the California FAIR P... (more story)

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DHS Defends Building New ICE Facility In Silicon Valley

The federal government fired back in California federal court Wednesday against a bid by California and Santa Clara County to block a planned ICE office and temporary holding facility in Silicon Valley, arguin... (more story)

Lurin Judge Voices Doubts About Ch. 11 Plan

A Texas bankruptcy judge Thursday declined to make a decision on the disclosure statement of an insolvent affiliate of real estate company Lurin LLC, saying he had doubts as to whether the debtor should proceed with a plan.

Soccer fans react while watching a live broadcast of the FIFA World Cup match between Mexico and England at a watch party in Los Angeles. (Photo by Ringo Chiu / SOPA Images/Sipa USA)(Sipa via AP Images)
World Cup Helps Hotels Score In Q2 Despite Middle East War

The FIFA World Cup boosted second-quarter results for hotels, partly offsetting headwinds from the Middle East conflict, according to several industry leaders who recently reported their quarterly earnings.

The Joy And Agony Behind The 5-Day Summer Camp Auction

There were tears of joy and sorrow. Cigarette breaks. Some screaming. But after five intense days of nearly round-the-clock work, a bankruptcy auction of 23 summer camps raised $377 million and will see many o... (more story)

Parties Reset Review Clock For Fertitta's $17.6B Caesars Buy

Caesars Entertainment Inc. has said it will reset the clock to give the Federal Trade Commission another 30 days to review the roughly $17.6 billion purchase of the company by Fertitta Entertainment, owner of ... (more story)

Broad Street Can't Use Trump Order To Dodge SEC Suit

A Florida federal judge refused to dismiss a U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission suit against a private equity firm accused of defrauding investors in a $1 billion fund, saying a 2025 executive order by Pr... (more story)

Reed Smith, Hunton Guide $250M Queens Resi Project Loan

Reed Smith represented New York Life on its $250 million loan for a residential project in Queens, with Hunton helping borrowers LMXD and BedRock, according to recent New York public records and additional loan information.

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Carrier Growth Comes At Insureds' Expense, Report Shows

A novel report on homeowners insurance market trends from the National Association of Insurance Commissioners shows an operationally strong market, but policyholders are bearing the cost of tougher coverage re... (more story)

Fla. Homeowners Settle Faulty Construction Suit For $26.5M

Homeowners at a 10-unit luxury townhome community in Winter Park, Florida, have resolved a construction defect suit against developer Hill/Gray Seven LLC and other parties for $26.5 million, according to Pursi... (more story)

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NYC Appeal Can't Lift 2nd Home Tax Pause, Homeowners Say

New York City will be in contempt of court if it continues with the rollout of its tax on high-value second homes that a judge temporarily paused, an attorney for homeowners challenging the tax said, arguing t... (more story)

NC Biz Court Bulletin: Judges Retire, HCA Suit Heads To Trial

The North Carolina Business Court dropped a host of heavy-hitting opinions in July ahead of two judicial retirements and a new chief judge rising in the ranks.

Newrez Pays $15.5M Over Force-Placed Insurance Charges

Rithm Capital-owned mortgage servicer Newrez LLC will pay $15.5 million to resolve allegations that force-placed insurance charges were erroneously levied against customers, following a multistate mortgage loa... (more story)

Oakland Sues Mosser Over Weekslong Elevator Outages

The city of Oakland accused property management company The Mosser Cos. Inc., its CEO Neveo Mosser and Mosser's building owner 184 13th Street Associates LLC in California state court of failing to fix two non... (more story)

10th Circ. Says NAR Antitrust Suit Came Too Late

A Tenth Circuit panel found Tuesday that antitrust allegations against listing rules created by the National Association of Realtors are time-barred because the four-year statute of limitations applies to the ... (more story)