A Niche Property Strategy Sprouts A Growing BigLaw Practice
Lofty land prices and nationwide housing shortages have made the legal work in guiding sales of primed-up dirt to homebuilders more essential — and fruitful — than ever, according to a practice leader at Holland & Knight LLP.
Foley Hospitality Leader Talks Deals In Economic Uncertainty
Although hotel investors remain cautious amid the ongoing trade war with recession fears still lurking, transaction activity is happening at "almost historic levels," one Foley & Lardner hospitality leader told Law360 Real Estate Authority.
Insurance Atty Talks FEMA Cuts As Storm, Fire Seasons Near
As hurricane and wildfire seasons approach, Anthony Lopez, founder of the law firm Your Insurance Attorney, told Law360 Real Estate Authority that with natural disasters intensifying, the Trump administration's cuts to FEMA are likely to put more pressure on states and property owners in an already challenging insurance environment.
A Niche Property Strategy Sprouts A Growing BigLaw Practice
Lofty land prices and nationwide housing shortages have made the legal work in guiding sales of primed-up dirt to homebuilders more essential — and fruitful — than ever, according to a practice leader at Holland & Knight LLP.
Foley Hospitality Leader Talks Deals In Economic Uncertainty
Although hotel investors remain cautious amid the ongoing trade war with recession fears still lurking, transaction activity is happening at "almost historic levels," one Foley & Lardner hospitality leader told Law360 Real Estate Authority.
Insurance Atty Talks FEMA Cuts As Storm, Fire Seasons Near
As hurricane and wildfire seasons approach, Anthony Lopez, founder of the law firm Your Insurance Attorney, told Law360 Real Estate Authority that with natural disasters intensifying, the Trump administration's cuts to FEMA are likely to put more pressure on states and property owners in an already challenging insurance environment.
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