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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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Mass. Mayor Charged With $1.5M COVID-19 Loan Fraud

The mayor of Lawrence, Massachusetts, faces federal charges for allegedly obtaining more than $1.5 million in COVID-19 small business loans and using the money to fund his campaign coffers, pay his taxes, and ... (more story)

Fla. Justices To Weigh Mandatory Arb. In Last-Resort Policies 

The Florida Supreme Court is set to review an arbitration process that is mandated in many policies issued by the state's insurer of last resort and has been found to disfavor policyholders, a step that policy... (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)

Fried Frank Guides €182M Financing For Dublin Portfolio

Macquarie Group's Macquarie Capital Principal Finance and investment firm Affinius Capital have committed €182 million, or $210 million, in preferred equity for a Dublin build-to-rent portfolio in a deal guide... (more story)

State Farm Attys Admit Filing Motions Full Of AI Hallucinations

A law firm representing State Farm has admitted that its pretrial motions contained citations to nonexistent cases and legal quotes, errors that were seemingly "hallucinations" generated by AI software designe... (more story)

Carrier Growth Comes At Insureds' Expense, Report Shows

A first-of-its kind report shows a strong insurance market and rising profits. At their same time, premiums have headed up across every U.S. region since 2018.

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)