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  • August 05, 2024

    NYC Real Estate Week In Review

    Breuer Herskowitz and Morici & Morici were among the law firms that handled the largest New York City deals that hit public records last week, with all of the week's deals north of $20 million happening in Manhattan.

  • August 05, 2024

    Andrews Myers Construction Atty Joins Cozen O'Connor

    Cozen O'Connor has hired a construction litigator in California who has more than 14 years of experience representing clients in matters involving infrastructure, industrial and other construction projects, the firm announced Monday.

  • August 02, 2024

    High Court Urged To Wade Into Alaska Beach Boundary Case

    A free-market think tank urged the U.S. Supreme Court to examine an Alaska Supreme Court decision readjusting homeowners' property boundaries, arguing that the ruling ignored high court precedent and undermined property values.

  • August 02, 2024

    Colo. Court Affirms Residential Tax Rate For Vacant Parcels

    Two vacant parcels in Colorado were correctly classified as residential, the Colorado Court of Appeals said, upholding a state assessment board finding that the parcels were used in conjunction with an adjoining residential parcel.

  • August 02, 2024

    HFZ Capital Cops To $86M Fraud Charges, Blames Ex-Chief

    Defunct real estate firm HFZ Capital Group pled guilty in an $86 million criminal case Friday, admitting that its former top executive Nir Meir evaded New York City property taxes and stole funds from commercial and residential building projects.

  • August 02, 2024

    Judge Sides With NYC Mayor In Housing Voucher Fight

    A New York state judge ruled against a proposed class of New Yorkers who want Mayor Eric Adams to implement a set of four laws that aimed to expand the city's housing voucher program.

  • August 02, 2024

    Prosecutors Back NJ Judicial Privacy Law's Constitutionality

    Daniel's Law is a "commonsense" measure necessary to counter the surge in threats and violence against judges and law enforcement officers, and it places only a "modest" burden on commercial data brokers, federal prosecutors told a New Jersey federal court weighing the future of the law.

  • August 02, 2024

    Land Sale Deals Allowed In Colo. Eminent Domain Dispute

    A Colorado appeals court ruled against the city of Westminster in its eminent domain action, ruling that three comparable sales contracts and an adjacent land parcel's $51.5 million purchase and sale contract can be admitted as evidence in a valuation trial.

  • August 02, 2024

    LaVie Agrees To Narrowed Ch. 11 Discovery With Creditors

    Bankrupt skilled-nursing facility operator LaVie Care Centers reached an agreement on Friday with the official committee of unsecured creditors in its Chapter 11 case that will allow for narrower discovery demands than originally proposed by the creditors, who are interested in the circumstances surrounding prepetition facility sales.

  • August 02, 2024

    Property Plays: VICI, Host Hotels, Tampa Bay Rays

    Property Plays is a weekly roundup of the latest loans, leases, sales and projects around the country. Send your tips — all confidential — to realestate@law360.com.

  • August 02, 2024

    3 Real Estate Investors Cop To $119M Mortgage Fraud Scheme

    A trio of real estate investors has admitted to running an extensive, multiyear conspiracy to defraud Fannie Mae by getting the company to purchase or fund $119 million worth of mortgage loans so they could acquire residential and commercial properties, the U.S. Department of Justice announced Thursday.

  • August 02, 2024

    Haynes Boone Guides Brooklyn Apartment $150M Refi

    The developers behind a multifamily development in Brooklyn secured a $150 million refinancing from a fund linked to TPG RE Finance Trust Inc. under the guidance of Haynes and Boone LLP, per county property records.

  • August 01, 2024

    Cos., Military Housing Lender Seek Early Wins In Loans Suit

    Developers of military housing and a lender for such housing filed dueling summary judgment motions in New York federal court Wednesday, each seeking a quick win in a suit accusing the lender and others of defrauding the developers of hundreds of millions of dollars in project proceeds.

  • August 01, 2024

    Senate Advances Bipartisan Bill To End Hotel 'Junk' Fees

    The U.S. Senate voted to advance a bill out of committee that would crack down on "junk fees," or hidden fees tacked on to hotel or short-term rental bookings, an idea that has drawn bipartisan support.

  • August 01, 2024

    Real Estate Lawyers On The Move

    Honigman and Gordon Rees are among the firms that have made recent real estate or construction hires.

  • August 01, 2024

    Mother-In-Law Says Atty Misrepresented Property Investment

    The owner of a Pittsburgh-based home care agency is suing her former son-in-law in Pennsylvania state court, claiming the attorney tricked her into investing in a real estate company then mismanaged its funds and withheld her share of the proceeds.

  • August 01, 2024

    Investor Hits Arbor Realty With Securities Fraud Claims

    An investor accused real estate investment trust Arbor Realty Trust Inc. in New York federal court of misleading its investors about how the REIT was doing financially.

  • August 01, 2024

    Gibson Dunn, Fried Frank Guide $560M NYC Tower Refi

    Ares Management and Douglaston Development secured a $560 million refinancing for the pair's 938-unit Manhattan residential tower originated by Goldman Sachs USA and Wells Fargo Bank NA, guided by Gibson Dunn & Crutcher LLP and Fried Frank Harris Shriver & Jacobson LLP. 

  • July 31, 2024

    Top California Real Estate News In 2024 So Far

    Catch up on the hottest real estate news out of California so far this year, from homeless policy shifts and rent algorithm disputes to a $5 billion mixed-use project and a shareholder activist campaign.

  • July 31, 2024

    HSBC Says HUD Has Closed Fair Lending Probe

    HSBC's U.S. banking arm said it is no longer facing a multicity fair lending investigation from federal housing authorities after an outside complaint that prompted the probe was withdrawn.

  • July 31, 2024

    Multifamily REIT Welcomes Lagging West Coast Supply

    Essex Property Trust told investors on Wednesday that the real estate investment trust has benefited from the West Coast's failure to meaningfully expand its supply of multifamily properties.

  • July 31, 2024

    Mortgage Co.'s $300K Wage Deal Gets Initial OK

    A California federal judge has given an initial stamp of approval to a $300,000 settlement between a mortgage company and a class of its employees, ending claims that the company failed to pay hourly wages or provide meal and rest breaks.

  • July 31, 2024

    Cities, States Weigh Homeless Policies Post-Grants Pass

    In the weeks since the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that an Oregon city's camping ban doesn't amount to cruel and unusual punishment of its unhoused residents, municipal and state governments are rethinking their approach to homeless encampments and weighing newfound authority.

  • July 31, 2024

    Ga. Panel Strikes Sanctions Without Day In Court In HOA Row

    A Georgia Court of Appeals panel said Wednesday a Fulton County trial judge wrongly entered sanctions against a woman without holding a hearing after she failed to attend depositions with an Alpharetta homeowners association.

  • July 31, 2024

    Age Limits On Owning Senior Units Unlawful, NJ Panel Says

    A New Jersey appellate panel on Wednesday backed a lower court's finding that a Garden State municipality's ordinance limiting property ownership in senior housing communities to those 55 years old or older violated the federal Fair Housing Act and state Law Against Discrimination, holding that both statutes prohibit discrimination based on familial status.

Expert Analysis

  • FBI Raid Signals Growing Criminal Enforcement Of Algorithms

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    The U.S. Department of Justice Antitrust Division's increased willingness to pursue the use of algorithmic pricing as a potential criminal violation means that companies need to understand the software solutions they employ and stay abreast of antitrust best practices when contracting with providers, say attorneys at Rule Garza.

  • State Licensing Pitfalls Mortgage Servicers Must Beware

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    A recent enforcement action from the Washington Department of Financial Institutions demonstrates how subtle distinctions in state mortgage servicer licensing laws may come as a surprise to some companies, even if they never directly receive payments or interact with borrowers, says Clayton Swears at Hudson Cook.

  • Keys To Strong Parking, Storage Contracts For NYC Buildings

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    Drafting and enforcing unambiguous parking and storage unit license agreements are essential tasks for co-op and condo boards in New York City, with recent cases highlighting how prudent terms can minimize potential headaches, say Matthew Eiben and Adam Lindenbaum at Rosenberg & Estis.

  • Solving Puzzles Makes Me A Better Lawyer

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    Tackling daily puzzles — like Wordle, KenKen and Connections — has bolstered my intellectual property litigation practice by helping me to exercise different mental skills, acknowledge minor but important details, and build and reinforce good habits, says Roy Wepner at Kaplan Breyer.

  • Realtor Settlement May Create New Antitrust Pitfalls

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    Following a recent antitrust settlement between the National Association of Realtors and home sellers, practices are set to change and the increased competition may benefit both brokers and homebuyers, but the loss of the customary method of buyer broker compensation could lead to new antitrust concerns, says Colin Ahler at Snell & Wilmer.

  • What Fla. Ruling Means For Insurer Managed Repair Programs

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    A recent Florida state court ruling in Fraga v. Citizens Property Insurance, holding that the insurer could not seek to add additional terms in its managed repair program consent form, should promote clear written contract terms that clarify the relationship between insurers, policyholders and contractors, says Chip Merlin at Merlin Law Group.

  • Preparing For CFPB 'Junk Fee' Push Into Mortgage Industry

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    As the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau considers expanding its "junk fee" initiative into mortgage closing costs, mortgage lenders and third parties must develop plans now that anticipate potential rulemaking or enforcement activity in this space, say attorneys at Morgan Lewis.

  • After Chevron: Opportunities For Change In FHFA Practices

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    The U.S. Supreme Court's overturning of the Chevron doctrine should lead to better cooperation between the Federal Housing Finance Agency and Congress, and may give the FHFA a chance to embrace transparency and innovation and promote sustainable housing practices, says Mehdi Sinaki at Michelman & Robinson.

  • NC Banking Brief: All The Notable Legal Updates In Q2

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    After federal banking agencies last quarter released a supplemental final rule updating the Community Reinvestment Act, North Carolina banks involved in community development should consider how the new rule might open up opportunities for investment and services that can benefit underserved areas, says Adam Goldblatt at Michael Best.

  • Boxing Makes Me A Better Lawyer

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    Boxing has influenced my legal work by enabling me to confidently hone the skills I've learned from the sport, like the ability to remain calm under pressure, evaluate an opponent's weaknesses and recognize when to seize an important opportunity, says Kirsten Soto at Clyde & Co.

  • What NYC's Green Fast Track Means For Affordable Housing

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    New York City's Green Fast Track for Housing initiative, which went into effect last month, aims to speed up the environmental review process for modest residential developments and could potentially pave the way for similar initiatives in other cities, say Vivien Krieger and Rachel Scall at Cozen O'Connor.

  • The Often Overlooked NY Foreclosure Notice Requirements

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    As multifamily real estate defaults mount, New York foreclosing parties should be aware of pitfalls and perils that can await the litigant who is not prepared to ensure adherence with tenant notice requirements under the Real Property Actions and Proceedings Law, say Christopher Gorman and John Muldoon at Rosenberg & Estis.

  • Skiing And Surfing Make Me A Better Lawyer

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    The skills I’ve learned while riding waves in the ocean and slopes in the mountains have translated to my legal career — developing strong mentor relationships, remaining calm in difficult situations, and being prepared and able to move to a backup plan when needed, says Brian Claassen at Knobbe Martens.