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Recent Proposals May Spell Supervision Overhaul For Banks

A slew of rules recently proposed by the federal banking agencies with approaching comment deadlines would rewrite... (more story)

Where Things Stand At The CFPB As Funding Dries Up

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau is on pace to run out of funding in the new year, threatening current and... (more story)

Steps For Cos. To Comply With Colo. Deceptive Pricing Law

Colorado's newly passed law protecting against deceptive pricing practices will take effect on Jan. 1, broadening ... (more story)

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Florida Bill Seeks To Shield Landowners From Pollution Suits

A Florida lawmaker has introduced a bill that would add hurdles to those looking to sue over pollution damages caused by old phosphate mines, giving property owners a new defense to avoid strict liability claims.

CoStar Urges Justices To Review Revived Antitrust Claims

CoStar is asking the U.S. Supreme Court to review a Ninth Circuit ruling reviving antitrust counterclaims from a rival commercial real estate platform, saying the appeals court accepted a novel theory of what ... (more story)

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State Board Advances 3 NYC Casino Plans Left Standing

A New York state panel on Monday endorsed a pair of proposals in Queens and another in the Bronx to win three downstate casino licenses, setting up final approval of the multibillion-dollar projects before the... (more story)

Woman Asks Colo. Judge To Label Exec A Public Figure

An Illinois woman told a Colorado federal court that Brian Watson, the CEO of Northstar Commercial Partners, should be considered a public figure for the purposes of his defamation suit, where Watson accused t... (more story)

Brookfield, Qatar Launch $20B AI Infrastructure Partnership

Brookfield announced Tuesday that it is joining forces with a subsidiary of the Qatar Investment Authority on a $20 billion joint venture to develop artificial intelligence infrastructure in Qatar and select i... (more story)

Cannabis Stores Can't Sue Under RICO, 9th Circ. Rules

The Ninth Circuit on Tuesday backed a federal judge in tossing racketeering claims brought against a California city by a group of companies facing more than $5 million in local government fees under a contrac... (more story)

Cleveland, Browns Drop Stadium Move Suits After $100M Deal

The National Football League's Cleveland Browns and the city of Cleveland told Ohio courts on Tuesday that they're permanently dropping their lawsuits against each other in the wake of a $100 million settlemen... (more story)

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Ex-NY Gov. Aide 'All About The Money,' FARA Jury Hears

A Brooklyn federal prosecutor on Tuesday told jurors that a top former aide to two New York governors raked in millions of dollars in bribes and kickbacks in exchange for secretly working on behalf of China's ... (more story)

Walker & Dunlop Closes $239M NJ Multifamily Financing Deal

Walker & Dunlop Inc. lined up roughly $239 million worth of financing for a 21-story, 396-unit luxury multifamily project located in Newark, New Jersey, the commercial real estate financier announced Monday.

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NY AG Claims Peak Capital Illegally Deregulated Apartments

A New York City developer wrongfully took advantage of a rent-stabilization exemption for building renovations to profit from illegally deregulating rent-stabilized apartments, New York State and its Division ... (more story)

REIT Wants Early Win For Its Antitrust MDL Coverage Suit

A multifamily real estate investment trust asked a Colorado federal court for an early win in its suit seeking insurance coverage for antitrust multidistrict litigation against the REIT, property management so... (more story)

MLS General Counsel Eye NAR Settlement In Rearview

When the National Association of Realtors unveiled nationwide buyer commission rule changes amid a $418 million antitrust settlement in 2024, multiple listing services and their counsel took on the heavy lift ... (more story)

Ex-NY Gov. Aide's Mom Says Alleged FARA Cash Wasn't Dirty

The mother of a former top aide to New York governors Monday told a Brooklyn federal jury large amounts of cash she held were from legitimate sources, as opposed to prosecutors' claim it was tied to her daught... (more story)

Trump Admin Backs Exxon In Cuba Property Seizure Case

The Trump administration is pressing the U.S. Supreme Court to rule in favor of Exxon Mobil Corp. and find that a federal law allowing U.S. victims of property seizures by the Cuban government to seek damages ... (more story)