Expert Analysis

4th Circ. Navy Federal Decision Illustrates Nuances Of Rule 23

The Fourth Circuit's recent decision in Oliver v. Navy Federal Credit Union helpfully clarified how class action d... (more story)

Where Ceding Control In Joint Ventures Ups Developer Risks

With new data predicting liquidity will continue drying up in 2026, developers seeking relief via joint venture re... (more story)

How SF Family Zoning Suit Could Stymie City, Builder Goals

A recent suit asserting that San Francisco should further study the environmental impact before permitting taller ... (more story)

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What Blackstone's Real Estate Head Sees In Today's Market

At a recent appearance in Miami, Nadeem Meghji, global head of real estate at Blackstone Inc., outlined why he is optimistic about the market, where the investment giant is looking to deploy its money, its app... (more story)

Re/Max Hits Ex-Franchisee With Trademark Infringement Suit

Property listings company Re/Max LLC has alleged in Colorado federal court that a former franchisee failed to pay more than $6.1 million owed under two franchise agreements and keeps using Re/Max's trademarks ... (more story)

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Venture Aims To Protect Real Estate Rights In Digital Future

Amid rapid advances in artificial intelligence and augmented reality, the newly launched Digital Rights Network platform is aiming to give building owners the infrastructure they need to protect the digital ri... (more story)

Sagard, La Caisse Team Up For $360M Industrial Storage JV

Real estate investment adviser Sagard Real Estate and global investment group La Caisse have started a $360 million joint venture partnership that focuses on U.S. industrial outdoor storage properties, the com... (more story)

Developer Sues In Del. Over Alleged Philly Bourse Ouster

A developer behind the planned redevelopment of Philadelphia's historic Bourse building has sued its joint venture partner and several affiliated entities in the Delaware Chancery Court, accusing them of unlaw... (more story)

Fla. Real Estate Execs Convicted In Sexual Assault Case

Two Florida real estate executives and their brother have been convicted on sexual assault, rape and sex trafficking charges in a jury trial held in New York federal court, the U.S. Department of Justice announced.

Morgan Lewis Adds 2 Data Center Pros From Perkins Coie

Morgan Lewis & Bockius LLP announced Tuesday that it added two new partners to its national real estate platform from Perkins Coie LLP.

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Pa. Developer Hits Ch. 11 With Up To $10M In Liabilities

Southdown Properties Inc., a Pennsylvania developer, has filed for Chapter 11 protections with between $1 million and $10 million in estimated liabilities and assets.

$18.7M Settlement Nixed Over 'Fabricated' Loan Docs

Citing a need for public confidence in judicial decisions, a Connecticut state court judge has set aside an agreed-upon $18.7 million judgment against a housing nonprofit, which claimed that its ex-leader "fab... (more story)

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Senators OK Bipartisan Housing Bill With Regulation Cuts

The U.S. Senate has advanced a bipartisan housing bill that aims to increase housing availability and affordability by, among other things, cutting back on housing regulations to speed up the construction of h... (more story)

Goldberg Weprin Guides $126M NYC Resi Project Refinancing

A trio of developers announced Tuesday that they secured a $125.5 million Freddie Mac refinancing for the partners' new multifamily development in New York City's Gowanus neighborhood, with two more adjacent p... (more story)

Groups Raise Alarm Over Housing Bill Rental Sale Provision

Among changes made last week to a bipartisan housing bill intended to curb institutional investors' ownership of single-family homes was one provision that could effectively stop build-to-rent housing construc... (more story)

Baker Donelson Names NJ Deals Atty As Real Estate Co-Chair

Baker Donelson Bearman Caldwell & Berkowitz PC on Tuesday named a Princeton, New Jersey-based partner specializing in healthcare and secured lending to co-lead the real estate practice group.

NYC Real Estate Week In Review

Krieger & Prager and Pryor Cashman are among the law firms that assisted with the largest New York City real estate deals that became public last week, with transactions in three separate boroughs comprising t... (more story)