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New York Law Journal

Armstrong Teasdale Loses 10 Real Estate Attorneys to Fox Rothschild

The condo and cooperative housing group, which arrived at Armstrong Teasdale in 2019, ultimately failed to integrate its niche practice into the firm, according to chief business development officer Jay Wager.
5 minute read

Daily Business Review

Authorizing the Use of Attorney Opinion Letters in Lieu of Title Insurance in Real Estate Transactions

AOLs are an important emerging trend in real estate finance transactions. However, despite being more affordable than title insurance, they should be used with caution when replacing title insurance. The costs savings associated with this practice might not justify the additional risk associated with it.
6 minute read

The Recorder

DOJ, 8 State AGs Sue RealPage for Alleged Sherman Act Violations in Algorithmic Pricing Scheme

The 110-page document contends that RealPage, which is based in Richardson, Texas, and is owned by private equity firm Thoma Bravo, violated Sections 1 and 2 of the Sherman Act and "has built a business out of frustrating the natural forces of competition." Counsel has yet to appear for the defendant.
4 minute read

New York Law Journal

'Overwhelming Evidence': NY AG Urges Appeals Court to Uphold Trump Civil Fraud Judgment

The AG's submission defends the lower court's ruling as necessary to ensure "the integrity of the marketplace."
3 minute read

Pro Mid Market

Michigan-Based Midsize Firm Marks Latest Florida Expansion Thanks to Condo Law Changes

Michigan-based midsize firm Varnum opened an office in Naples, Florida, back in 2021, around the same time as the tragic Champlain Tower collapse in Miami Beach. The regulations that followed the tragedy have caused an uptick in work for the office, allowing it to expand this year.
3 minute read

Daily Business Review

Implications of Senate President Not Calling Special Legislative Session on Florida Condominium Act

In a memorandum released last week, Florida Senate President Kathleen Passidomo expressed concern about the growing misconceptions surrounding condominium…
7 minute read

International Edition

Freshfields Scrutinised for Perceived Conflict Over Germany's 'Elbtower' Skyscraper

The troubled Hamburg development has attracted the attention of local politicians, academics and other officials.
3 minute read

National Law Journal

2 Longtime Locke Lord Attorneys Jump to Sheppard Mullin Amid Merger Talks

Sheppard Mullin chair Luca Salvi said building out the firm's "destination practice in renewable energies is a strategic focus of our firm."
2 minute read

Texas Lawyer

Collin County Judge Awards Up To $1.6M Attorney Fees in Real Estate Case

The jury found Megatel Homes waived a right of first refusal agreement to buy the property from 13MC by breaching its contract, meaning the redevelopment can continue.
3 minute read

Daily Business Review

Second Lawsuit Filed Against Mandarin Oriental-Boca Raton Developer

"The developer is simply refusing to honor the contract," said James T. Ferrara, a partner at Hinshaw & Culbertson.
3 minute read

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