Expert Analysis

Tips For Counsel As PE Eyes Data Center Facility Services

As private equity interest in specialized commercial facility services providers heightens, considerations for cou... (more story)

CFIUS Must Adapt To Current Foreign Investment Realities

To continue protecting the U.S.’ long-term strategic and economic interests, the Committee on Foreign Investment i... (more story)

Breaking Down Expense Allocation In Mixed-Use Properties

Rapid increases in condominium fees and special assessments, driven by multiple factors such as rising insurance c... (more story)

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NY Judge Allows Funding For $16B Tunnel To Continue

A Manhattan federal judge on Friday blocked the Trump administration from halting funding for a tunnel connecting New York and New Jersey, after the states called the move an unlawful attempt to "punish politi... (more story)

Tampa Bay Rays Unveil New MLB Stadium Renderings

Major League Baseball's Tampa Bay Rays revealed new renderings for its proposed 31,000-seat stadium and mixed-use district project that's planned to be located at the Florida city's Hillsborough College, the t... (more story)

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Blackstone Optimistic On AI, Warehouses, Apartments In 2026

Executives at Blackstone Inc. said during its quarterly call with analysts to discuss financial results that while parts of the real estate sector are still sluggish, the company is confident in the long-term ... (more story)

3 Firms Lead TPG's Stake Acquisition Of Sabre Industries

Global alternative asset management firm TPG will acquire a majority stake in critical infrastructure provider Sabre Industries Inc. from Blackstone Energy Transition Partners in a deal guided by Latham & Watk... (more story)

Louisiana Attys Face Possible Sanctions For AI Slop Usage

As part of an order dismissing the remaining claims in a real estate matter, a Louisiana federal judge has threatened to sanction attorneys from two local firms for submitting a brief riddled with errors gener... (more story)

Taxation With Representation: Gibson Dunn, S&C, Wachtell

In this week's Taxation With Representation, Elon Musk announces SpaceX's acquisition of his artificial intelligence company xAI, Devon Energy and Coterra Energy agree to merge, and Banco Santander SA acquires... (more story)

Kan. Senate Bill Would Eliminate Property Taxes

Kansas would phase out property taxes over a three-year period under a bill introduced in the state Senate.

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$8M Rent-To-Own Class Settlements Get Final OK

Five years of litigation — split between sister suits in North Carolina state and federal court — revolving around allegedly exorbitant fees on rent-to-own contracts for storage sheds ended this week after bot... (more story)

Wintrust Beats Mortgage Loan Racial Bias Suit For Good

Wintrust Financial Corp. and a mortgage lender subsidiary no longer face a proposed class action accusing them of discriminating against Black homebuyers after an Illinois federal judge found the amended suit ... (more story)

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Zillow Says Home Values, Mortgage Payments Are Dropping

The value of U.S. housing declined in January for the sixth straight month and lower mortgage rates led to an 8.4% year-over-year decrease in the costs of monthly mortgage payments, according to a report poste... (more story)

Menzies Targets NYC Townhouse In $7.6M Niger Award Feud

A subsidiary of British aviation services company Menzies has set its sights on a $35 million luxury townhouse on the Upper East Side owned by the Nigerien government as it looks to enforce a nearly 13-year-ol... (more story)

Judge Rejects Compass' Bid To Block Zillow Listing Rules

A New York federal court on Friday refused to bar Zillow from enforcing its updated listing policy while Compass brings its antitrust case alleging the rules are meant to block competition, after finding the b... (more story)

NJ Watchdog Must Give Up Files In Hospital Row

A New Jersey federal judge has refused to disturb a magistrate judge's decision compelling a state watchdog to turn over documents from its inquiry into CarePoint Health Systems Inc., rejecting the agency's bi... (more story)

Judge Gives Final OK For $42M Broker Fees Settlements

A Missouri federal judge granted final approval for $42 million worth of class action settlements to resolve antitrust claims accusing the National Association of Realtors and multiple brokerages of conspiring... (more story)