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Our Residential Leasing Resource Kit offers a wealth of information for attorneys handling residential leasing transactions. Access the resource kit now for detailed guidance on drafting and negotiating a residential lease, including state-specific practice...

Been a while since you last unfurled a survey across your desk? Or maybe you’re a title and survey pro handling a deal in a new jurisdiction. Whatever your needs, our new title and survey review checklists can help. These checklists provide step...

Our Commercial Real Estate Acquisition Loan Resource Kit has all you need for your next financing transaction. From term sheet overviews to diligence guides, and document templates to closing checklists—we have resources to guide you through your...

We’ve got you covered. Access our new practice note to learn all about drafting distribution waterfall and promote provisions. You will also find sample clauses to help you as you draft and negotiate your joint venture agreement. READ NOW »...

Learn all about the use of real estate investment trusts (REITs) in commercial real estate transactions. By investing in a REIT, investors can own a share of diversified portfolio of large commercial real estate projects—such as shopping malls,...

Real estate owners and investors use construction loans to develop and construct new improvements or to renovate existing ones. A construction loan requires hands-on administration by the lender. For the borrower, construction loans present legal, practical...

Following a thorough evaluation process, ASTM International's Environmental Assessment, Risk Management and Corrective Action Committee has revised its standard practice for Phase I environmental site assessments for the first time since 2013. The...

While most investments to date through the opportunity zone program have been real estate projects, an increasing number of investments are using the program to start a new operating business, or move an existing one, into an opportunity zone. Learn how...

Access our brand-new resource kit for practical tips on filing and perfecting a mechanic's lien in Illinois. The Illinois Mechanic's Lien Act ensures that contractors and subcontractors receive payment for the good work they performed. It also...

By: Jed E. Ruccio, MIRRIONE SHAUGHNESSY & UITTI, LLC This article explains the concept of green building, both as a description of a type of building constructed and operated by employing sustainable technology, and as a reference to the design...

By: Richard P. Ormond, Buchalter PC This article provides an overview of receivership in real estate transactions. It discusses the legal basis for receivership, the role and powers of a receiver, the process of appointing a receiver, and the benefits...

By: Kim Seib , Sara Kolb , and Rebecca Calzontzi , Practical Guidance Real Estate Team This article uses survey results and graphics collected from the Practical Guidance Survey of Commercial Lease Terms to explore commercial leasing trends and the...

Breeze your way through your next residential contract negotiation. We will take you, step-by-step, through the process of drafting, reviewing, and negotiating a residential purchase and sale agreement. Click below for New York purchasers and see the...

Learn the key steps of the right-of-way acquisition process for a public project. Stick with us and you’ll soon be able to recognize and anticipate how the right-of-way acquisition process can affect the timely construction of a public project....

Then look no further! This brand-new practice note will guide you through the process. We offer a complete look at commercial real estate purchase and sale transactions in Virginia, with tips on how structure your deal and best protect your client. ...

Learn all you need to know about environmental, social, and governance (ESG) issues in the real estate sector. ESG is no longer a nice-to-have; it is now key to achieving business objectives in real estate, from meeting emissions targets to attracting...

No need to keep shopping around. We’ll walk you through the retail leasing process from start to finish. Learn how to prepare the letter of intent, draft and negotiate the lease, review the work letter agreement, and more. And access state-specific...

Access this comprehensive guide to the Fair Housing Act, covering prohibited practices, types of claims, compliance strategies, and more. Learn about the most commonly requested accommodations and guide your clients on how to properly implement fair housing...

Access our new state law survey to find out if your state permits contingent payment clauses in construction subcontracts. You will find information on both pay-if-paid and pay-when-paid clauses, along with an overview of applicable legislation and case...

Don’t miss out! Learn all about real estate joint ventures and brush up on the key components of a joint venture agreement, including capital contribution obligations, management structures, and defaults and remedies. READ NOW » Related...

Is your client looking to buy or sell commercial real estate? Our Purchasing and Selling Commercial Real Estate Resource Kit will help guide you through the process. Access resources on brokers, letters of intent, due diligence, title and survey, 1031...

Learn all about the industrial leasing process. Access our new Industrial Leasing Resource Kit to find guidance on industrial lease agreements and related documentation, including letters of intent, work letter agreements, and guaranties. READ NOW ...

Learn how to modify your client’s standard set of loan documents for use in multiple jurisdictions. We will guide you through the process of marking up non-jurisdictional form loan documents to conform to local law and practice. Click below for...

Your one-stop shop for guidance on representing residential tenants in New York. Learn about eviction and other landlord-tenant representation, New York City Housing Part Proceedings, and general residential leasing matters. READ NOW Related Content...

We’ve all been there. That CRE financing you closed a year ago is back at the top of your inbox. The borrower defaulted and your client is asking what to do. Don’t worry – we’ve got you covered. Brush off that closing binder and...