April 27, 2021

COVID-19 Protections for Residential Tenants

The COVID-19 pandemic and the resulting economic downturn triggered unprecedented residential tenant protections at both the state and federal level. Even in the face of growing legal challenges, many of these protections remain in place. Get up to speed on this...
April 20, 2021

How to Stop Worrying and Learn to Love the End of LIBOR

Struggling with change? Suffering from constant, low-level LIBOR-transition anxiety? Knowledge is power and we have the resources you need to ease your fears. Learn the latest on LIBOR transition and sleep better tonight. READ NOW Related Content LIBOR Transition...
April 13, 2021

Don’t Zone Out: It’s Time to Think About Zoning

As the real estate industry struggles to recover from widespread COVID-19 disruptions, attention turns to zoning (and rezoning) to address everything from housing affordability to the need for hotel conversion. It’s time to get up to speed on planning and...
April 06, 2021

E-S-G, (Not as) Easy as 1-2-3

Catchy acronym aside, navigating environmental, social, and governance (ESG) issues is not always easy for companies in the real estate sector, especially those with a traditionally high carbon footprint. More and more, ESG performance directly impacts financial...
March 29, 2021

Survey of Commercial Lease Terms Reveals Ongoing COVID-19 Implications

COVID-19 upended the commercial leasing market. Some effects were immediate and obvious while the extent of other impacts remains unclear as long-term behavioral changes work themselves out. To help real estate attorneys sort through these changes, Practical Guidance...
March 23, 2021

Let’s Get Comfortable: The “Inns” and Outs of Negotiating Comfort Letters in Hotel Loans

Given the adverse economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the hospitality industry worldwide, hotel lenders are reviewing their financial exposures. Comfort letters are more important than ever. Learn how to negotiate these crucial agreements. READ NOW »...
March 17, 2021

Due Diligence Tips for Loan Purchases and Sales

In today’s ever-changing economic landscape, investors are realizing there are burgeoning opportunities to acquire both performing and distressed debt instruments. When purchasing a single real estate loan or small portfolio of loans, a prospective purchaser...
March 09, 2021

What’s Going on Down There? Dealing With Underground Storage Tank Issues

Underground storage tanks (USTs) containing motor fuels, oils, kerosene, and other petroleum products are a key component of many commercial and noncommercial facilities’ infrastructure. Learn about the risks posed by USTs and how these risks can be remediated...
March 02, 2021

The Corporate Transparency Act: When Honesty Is the Only Policy

The recently enacted Corporate Transparency Act requires entities engaging in private transactions, including real estate development and investment, to provide details about their beneficial ownership to the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network, a bureau of the...
February 22, 2021

Tracking US Residential Eviction Moratoriums

On January 29, 2021, the Director of the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), Dr. Rochelle P. Walensky, officially extended the federal government’s moratorium on residential evictions until March 31, 2021. The moratorium began with the...
February 25, 2021

Survey Says? It’s Time to Read Up on 2021 ALTA Survey Standard Updates

The American Land Title Association (ALTA) and the National Society of Professional Surveyors (NSPS) recently adopted revised standards for ALTA/NSPS Land Title Surveys. The new standards go into effect on February 23, 2021, and supersede the existing standards...
February 16, 2021

COVID-19 Protections for Residential Tenants

The COVID-19 pandemic and the resulting economic downturn have triggered unprecedented residential tenant protections at both the state and federal level. Get up to speed on this rapidly evolving area of law. READ NOW Related Content New York’s COVID...
February 10, 2021

Time to Get in the Zone? IRS Extends COVID-19 Relief for Opportunity Zone Investors

The IRS has extended a number of COVID-19 relief measures for qualified opportunity funds and their investors. This relief is welcome news for many, and we’ll bring you up to speed quickly. READ NOW Related Content Qualified Opportunity Zones: Fundamentals...
February 03, 2021

Appetite for Construction? Check Out These Resources

2020 was a tumultuous year for the construction industry; but with an anticipated uptick in public infrastructure projects, as well as private distribution center, manufacturing, and tertiary-market office projects in 2021, it’s time to refine your construction...
January 27, 2021

2020 Hindsight and What’s on the Horizon for New York Real Estate in 2021

COVID-19 upended the New York real estate market in 2020. Learn about these changes and what to expect in 2021. READ NOW » Related Content Force Majeure Clauses (NY) Learn to draft, negotiate, and understand force majeure clauses in New York real...