Real Estate

  • September 16, 2025

    Feds Oppose Sierra Club's Bid To Freeze $50M In Border Funds

    The Trump administration told a California federal court Monday that forcing it to honor a settlement agreement between the Sierra Club and the Biden administration to use $50 million in border security funds on environmental projects would place the government between two conflicting court orders.

  • September 16, 2025

    Insurer Must Arbitrate Chemical Injury Coverage Dispute

    An insurer must arbitrate its dispute with a homeowners association over coverage for underlying suits claiming that the association's pool contractor allowed hazardous chemicals to spread and injure patrons, a Virginia federal court ruled, finding that the policy's nonbinding arbitration agreement is enforceable under state law.

  • September 15, 2025

    Rocket Mortgage Can't Defeat DOJ's Racial Bias Suit

    A Colorado federal judge has declined to toss the federal government's race discrimination suit against Rocket Mortgage, an appraisal management company and an appraiser, finding, among other things, that Rocket could have requested correction of the appraisal at the heart of the suit.

  • September 15, 2025

    Delayed Notice Of $3.2M Verdict Bars Coverage, Insurer Says

    A Florida property owner isn't covered for a $3.2 million judgment entered against it in an underlying personal injury lawsuit, an insurer told a federal court Monday, arguing that the property owner failed to fulfill its reporting obligations and that exclusions in a commercial general liability policy bar coverage.

  • September 15, 2025

    DC Circ. Says Fed's Cook Can Keep Job For Now

    A D.C. Circuit panel said Monday that Federal Reserve Gov. Lisa Cook can remain on the central bank's board while challenging President Donald Trump's effort to fire her, clearing the way for her to participate in a key interest-rate policy vote this week.

  • September 15, 2025

    Building Owner Urges DC Circ. To Weigh Tenant Eviction Row

    The owner of a Washington, D.C., multifamily property asked the D.C. Circuit on Monday for an immediate stay of a decision that allowed a tenant to access a unit the owner recovered while the tenant was hospitalized following an arrest, claiming the order puts residents at risk.

  • September 15, 2025

    No New Deals In $100M Commercial Bribery Case, NY DA Says

    Prosecutors told a New York state judge Monday that there would be no plea deals for the men accused of orchestrating a $100 million corporate bribery and kickback scheme and that they were headed for trial in January, prompting defense attorneys to cry foul.

  • September 15, 2025

    Condo Group Says Insurer Undervalued $3.8M Plumbing Loss

    A condominium association accused an AIG unit in Florida federal court Monday of "grossly" undervaluing the amount of damages it incurred from a cracked water pipe, saying the entirety of its plumbing system has since failed, causing more than $3.8 million in repair and replacement costs.

  • September 15, 2025

    LA Developer Agrees To Tear Down Homes In Laurel Canyon

    The Los Angeles city attorney on Monday announced a plea agreement with one of two developers accused of violating building and safety guidelines by restarting construction on a contentious five-home development in Laurel Canyon.

  • September 15, 2025

    Ford Battery Factory Challenge Reignited By Mich. Justices

    The Michigan Supreme Court has revived a challenge to Ford Motor Co.'s plans to build an electric vehicle battery plant in Calhoun County, vacating a lower appellate ruling that affirmed the case's dismissal in light of another state top court opinion over similar zoning authority issues.

  • September 15, 2025

    Ex-NFL Player Nabs Default Against Firms Tied To Adviser

    Retired NFL defensive lineman Mike Rucker and his wife won default judgment against several companies tied to their former financial adviser who is accused of mismanaging their money, after a state Business Court judge said the entities failed to respond to the Ruckers' suit alleging they enabled the adviser's fraud.

  • September 15, 2025

    Ohio Says Browns' Stadium Suit Is Moot After Law Change

    The state of Ohio told a federal court a Cleveland Browns lawsuit accusing the city of thwarting its move to a suburb is now moot because the state has altered the law at the center of the debate and allocated $600 million from the state budget for its relocation.

  • September 15, 2025

    RI Court Halts Political Criteria In $75M Homelessness Grant

    A Rhode Island federal judge granted a temporary restraining order directing the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development to disburse grants through a $75 million program to combat homelessness after groups complained the Trump administration sought to impose new barriers to winning funding.

  • September 15, 2025

    NJ Multifamily Building Nabs $220M Bridge Loan

    Developer Namdar Group borrowed a $220 million bridge loan from real estate lender TYKO Capital to refinance Namdar's 576-unit, 27-story mixed-use Jersey City, New Jersey, multifamily property, commercial real estate finance services company Walker & Dunlop Inc. announced Monday.

  • September 14, 2025

    Fed's Cook Defends Reinstatement As Trump Pushes For Stay

    Federal Reserve Gov. Lisa Cook squared off with the Trump administration over the weekend as the D.C. Circuit mulls whether to keep in place a lower-court hold on President Donald Trump's effort to fire her ahead of a key interest-rate policy vote this coming week.

  • September 12, 2025

    Higher Ed Real Estate: A Back To School Special

    As colleges and universities face mounting financial pressures and enrollment challenges, their real estate strategies are evolving. From legal battles over property disputes to creative approaches for monetizing underutilized assets, Law360 Real Estate Authority offers a window into real estate concerns in the higher education sector.

  • September 12, 2025

    Real Estate Recap: CMBS Distress, Nuclear AI, Campus Golf

    Catch up on this past week's key developments by state from Law360 Real Estate Authority — including attorney perspectives on commercial mortgage-backed securities distress, the dawn of nuclear-powered data centers, and the albatross of golf courses on colleges and universities.

  • September 12, 2025

    Receiver Wants To Sell Calif. Property With Illegal Ex-Pot Shop

    A court-appointed receiver asked a California state court to approve the sale of a two-story Compton commercial building that used to have an illegal cannabis dispensary.

  • September 12, 2025

    Fla. Ex-Atty Banned From Pro Se Suits To Win Back House

    The Florida Supreme Court has sanctioned a disbarred Tampa tax attorney and banned her from filing any more pro se complaints related to efforts to regain her house, which was taken away by court order more than eight years ago.

  • September 12, 2025

    States, Tribes Say New Policy Warrants Ore. Dam Case Restart

    An Oregon federal judge granted a joint motion by two states, environmental groups and tribes to lift a five-year stay in a lawsuit over Columbia River Basin dams' hydropower practices and attempts to restore fisheries, following a Trump administration memo revoking a basin agreement.

  • September 12, 2025

    Wash. Condo Association, Insurer Settle Water Damage Suit

    A Washington condominium association has settled a lawsuit with Country Casualty Insurance Co. over $2.4 million in unpaid claims for water damage that an architect and the association discovered in a probe to find hidden problems in buildings.

  • September 12, 2025

    Boston Activist Eyes Plea In Charity Fraud Case

    A prominent Boston anti-violence activist asked a federal judge on Friday to schedule a change of plea hearing in a case alleging she misused donations to a nonprofit and pandemic assistance funds for housing, travel, dining and other personal expenses.

  • September 12, 2025

    Firm Says Lender In 'Falsified' Loan Suit Wasn't A Client

    Pullman & Comley LLC has told a Connecticut state judge it should not have to face a New York lender's claims in a legal malpractice case accusing the multistate law firm of failing to flag allegedly falsified $16.2 million loan documents because the plaintiff was not its client.

  • September 12, 2025

    Title Group Says FinCEN Erred In Rule On All-Cash Resi Deals

    The American Land Title Association told a Florida federal judge that the U.S. Department of the Treasury's Financial Crimes Enforcement Network underestimated the costs and overestimated the benefits of a rule imposing new reporting requirements on all-cash residential real estate transactions.

  • September 12, 2025

    UK Litigation Roundup: Here's What You Missed In London

    This past week in London has seen former Master Chef presenter Gregg Wallace sue the BBC, Elon Musk's xAI take legal action against a staff engineer, and fashion mogul Kevin-Gerald Stanford file a fresh claim against Lion Capital-owned Klotho and EY amid a long-running All Saints share acquisition dispute.

Expert Analysis

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    Law School's Missed Lessons: How To Make A Deal

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    Preparing lawyers for the nuances of a transactional practice is not a strong suit for most law schools, but, in practice, there are six principles that can help young M&A lawyers become seasoned, trusted deal advisers, says Chuck Morton at Venable.

  • Annual Report Shows CFIUS Extending Its Reach In 2024

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    The recently released 2024 annual report from the Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States reveals record civil penalties and enhanced internal capabilities, illustrating expanding jurisdiction and an increasing appetite for enforcement actions, says Nathan Fisher at StoneTurn.

  • From Clerkship To Law Firm: 5 Transition Tips For Associates

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    Transitioning from a judicial clerkship to an associate position at a law firm may seem daunting, but by using knowledge gained while clerking, being mindful of key differences and taking advantage of professional development opportunities, these attorneys can flourish in private practice, say attorneys at Lowenstein Sandler.

  • Navigating The New Playbook For SBA 504 Loans

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    As the U.S. Small Business Administration 504 loan program’s relevance grows amid climbing foreclosure activity, regulatory changes and a notable ruling from the Eighth Circuit are reshaping origination and workout strategies, highlighting the need for a national framework to improve resolutions, protect recoveries and support small businesses, says Casey Sieck at Day Pitney.

  • Associates Can Earn Credibility By Investing In Relationships

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    As the class of 2025 prepares to join law firms this fall, new associates must adapt to office dynamics and establish credible reputations — which require quiet, consistent relationship-building skills as much as legal acumen, says Kyle Forges at Bast Amron.

  • Assessing Strategies For Mixed-Use Pro Sports Projects

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    Counsel managing mixed-use sports and entertainment districts must combine expertise ranging from stadium-arena finance to municipal law to public relations into a unified strategy, and a series of practice tips can aid project management from inception to completion, say attorneys at Katten.

  • Lessons From 7th Circ.'s Deleted Chat Sanctions Ruling

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    The Seventh Circuit’s recent decision in Pable v. Chicago Transit Authority, affirming the dismissal of an ex-employee’s retaliation claims, highlights the importance of properly handling the preservation of ephemeral messages and clarifies key sanctions issues, says Philip Favro at Favro Law.

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    Quilting Makes Me A Better Lawyer

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    Turning intricate patterns of fabric and thread into quilts has taught me that craftsmanship, creative problem-solving and dedication to incremental progress are essential to creating something lasting that will help another person — just like in law, says Veronica McMillan at Kramon & Graham.

  • 5 Critical Changes Coming To Bankruptcy Rule 3002.1

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    Residential mortgage lenders and servicers should prepare for significant amendments to Bankruptcy Rule 3002.1 taking effect this December that will impose new filing requirements, codify how creditors handle untimely payment change notices and allow debtors to request status updates, say attorneys at Bradley Arant.

  • What 2 Profs Noticed As Transactional Law Students Used AI

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    After a semester using generative artificial intelligence tools with students in an entrepreneurship law clinic, we came away with numerous observations about the opportunities and challenges such tools present to new transactional lawyers, say professors at Cornell Law School.

  • Rebuttal

    BigLaw Settlements Should Not Spur Ethics Deregulation

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    A recent Law360 op-ed argued that loosening law firm funding restrictions would make BigLaw firms less inclined to settle with the Trump administration, but deregulating legal financing ethics may well prove to be not merely ineffective, but counterproductive, says Laurel Kilgour at the American Economic Liberties Project.

  • 5 Ways Lawyers Can Earn Back The Public's Trust

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    Amid salacious headlines about lawyers behaving badly and recent polls showing the public’s increasingly unfavorable view of attorneys, we must make meaningful changes to our culture to rebuild trust in the legal system, says Carl Taylor at Carl Taylor Law.

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    Hiking Makes Me A Better Lawyer

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    On the trail, I have thought often about the parallels between hiking and high-stakes patent litigation, and why strategizing, preparation, perseverance and joy are important skills for success in both endeavors, says Barbara Fiacco at Foley Hoag.

  • Opportunity Zone Overhaul Is Good News For Investors

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    Recently enacted reforms making the qualified opportunity zone program permanent, restoring the basis step-up for capital gains and adding flexibility to the zone designation process enhance the program’s appeal for long-term investment, says Steven Hadjilogiou at McDermott.

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    Law School's Missed Lessons: Negotiation Skills

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    I took one negotiation course in law school, but most of the techniques I rely on today I learned in practice, where I've discovered that the process is less about tricks or tactics, and more about clarity, preparation and communication, says Grant Schrantz at Haug Barron.

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