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In 2nd Place, Va. 'Rocket Docket' Remains Old Reliable

The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia was again one of the fastest civil trial courts in th... (more story)

SEC Signals Opening For Private Fund Investment Reform

At SEC Speaks in late May, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission made clear that it's considering allowing r... (more story)

Operating Via Bank Charter Offers Perks Amid Industry Shift

As bank regulators become more receptive to streamlining barriers that have historically stood in the way of de no... (more story)

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NYC Real Estate Week In Review

Hunton Andrews and Keusch Law are among the firms that guided the largest New York City real estate deals that hit public records last week, with a nine-figure Manhattan matter leading the way.

3 Firms Guide Blackstone Stake, Refi At Trophy NYC Tower

Blackstone has acquired a $1.4 billion, 46% stake in Fisher Brothers' 1345 Avenue of the Americas tower in a transaction advised by Fried Frank Harris Shriver & Jacobson LLP, Paul Hastings LLP and Dechert LLP.

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Hospitality Law Leaders Parse Trade War Fallout

In this weekly Q&A series from Law360 Real Estate Authority, law firm hospitality leaders assess the issues the hotel space is facing amid market uncertainty and the ongoing trade war.

Justices Won't Hear Obama Center Site Selection Complaints

The U.S. Supreme Court on Friday declined to consider claims that federal agencies failed to complete a full environmental review of plans to construct the Obama Presidential Center in Chicago's Jackson Park neighborhood.

LA Fitness Beats DOJ's ADA Suit, For Now

A California federal judge tossed the U.S. Department of Justice's lawsuit Friday alleging LA Fitness did not accommodate disabled patrons, ruling the government failed to allege a pattern or practice of discr... (more story)

Wyo. Landowners' Attys Score $5M From Anadarko Deal

A Wyoming federal judge awarded more than $5 million in attorney fees and expenses Friday to attorneys for a class of landowners that accused an oil extraction company of hoarding permits to block oil and gas projects.

Willkie Atty's Ex-Landlord Says NY Post Leak Wasn't His Idea

A Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP partner's onetime landlord asked for a pretrial victory in a federal feud with his former tenants, telling a Connecticut court Friday he did not participate in his ex-attorney's ... (more story)

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3 Firms Advise $320M IPO For Fla.-Based Residential Insurer

Tampa, Florida-based residential insurer Slide Insurance announced the launch of its initial public offering on Monday, with attorneys from Skadden Arps Slate Meagher & Flom LLP, Greenberg Traurig LLP and Davi... (more story)

Developer Starts Fla. Multifamily, Workforce Housing Project

Integra Investments has begun work on a more than $100 million, seven-story multifamily and workforce housing project in North Miami, the real estate investment and development firm announced Friday.

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McGuireWoods Guides Bronx Multifamily Portfolio Loan

McGuireWoods LLP advised financing secured by a 2.1 million-square-foot affordable housing portfolio in the Bronx that was acquired last month by Longacre Group from Related Fund Management.

Denver Tenants Say Lack Of Repairs Made Building Unsafe

Tenants at a Denver apartment complex have filed a proposed class action against the owner as well as current and former property managers in state court, alleging the property became dangerous and unsanitary ... (more story)

Condo Owner And Insurer Settle $25M Storm Damage Suit

A 7-year-old federal lawsuit between a Colorado condominium complex and its insurer alleging nearly $25 million in unpaid claims has ended in a private settlement.

11th Circ. Limits Easement Tax Break Tied To Failed Project

A Georgia partnership that formed after the failure of a resort development and donated a conservation easement in exchange for a tax break cannot take an $8.9 million deduction for the property's fair market ... (more story)

Husch Blackwell Adds 2nd Real Estate Partner In A Month

Husch Blackwell LLP hired a Cozen O'Connor shareholder as real estate partner for its real estate, development and construction team in its Dallas and Minneapolis offices, making this the firm's second real es... (more story)