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NINTH CIRCUIT REJECTS “WHOLE BUSINESS ENTERPRISE” EXCEPTION

by Joel Glucksman on 2/22/2012

A late January ruling by the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals has gladdened real estate lenders and struck terror into the hearts of developers. Essentially, the court prevented a major real estate developer from using the “whole...more
Is a Ground Lease the Right Move for Your New York or New Jersey Business?

by Victor Kinon on 2/22/2012

For both tenants and landlords, commercial ground leases are often a viable alternative to purchasing or selling real property. A ground lease is typically a long-term lease of unimproved land (or previously developed property) that...more
SB 573, CCN Decertification, And Water Utility Service Issues - The Changing Face Of Water Rights In Texas 2012

by Jackson Walker on 2/21/2012

TABLE OF CONTENTS I. Introduction ....................................................................................................... 1 II. Background on Decertification of CCNs...more
The Golden Ruehl: The Final Word on the Taxation of Leasehold Improvements in Florida?

by Akerman Senterfitt on 2/21/2012

On January 3, 2012, the First District Court of Appeals affirmed the trial court's holding that leasehold improvements constructed under two commercial leases were not subject to sales and use tax. Florida Department...more
Real Estate Alert - "New Changes to the NC Property Tax Appeal Process"

by Nexsen Pruet, PLLC on 2/17/2012

According to ancient lore, the Mayans have long predicted 2012 might bring the end of the world. The Mayans may not be correct about that, however, it is a certainty that 2012 will bring changes to property tax values for...more
The Real Estate Green Agenda: what banks should know

by K&L Gates LLP on 2/17/2012

Originally published in Butterworths Journal of International Banking and Financial Law - February 2012. This article highlights why it is important for lenders to be aware of the ongoing initiatives driving the...more
Cash Not Loans: Forbes Article Discusses Why There's Record High Foreign Investment in Miami Real Estate and the Pay as You Build...

by Rosa Eckstein Schechter on 2/17/2012

Forbes Magazine published an article on Valentine's Day entitled "For Miami Real Estate, Better To Be A Foreigner," which explores the huge amount of foreign investor interest in Miami real estate development. ...more
DECD Small Business Express Program

by Pullman & Comley, LLC on 2/16/2012

As the economy continues to put pressure on Connecticut’s business community, particularly the small business community, Connecticut’s Department of Economic and Community Development (DECD) designed its Small Business...more
Turkey: Recent Changes to the Real Estate Investment Companies Regulations

by ilber aydemir on 2/16/2012

Recent changes implemented by the Capital Markets Board of Turkey regarding Real Estate Investment Companies (REICs)....more
7 Legal Steps Needed to Build a New Restaurant

by Law Offices of David A. Gabay, PC on 2/14/2012

New restaurant owners can sometime be intimated by the legal process needed to build a new establishment. Here is a general outline of the legal steps required to build and launch a new restaurant....more
Property Valuation Alert: Board of Assessment Appeals Petitions Due February 17 & 21

by Pullman & Comley, LLC on 2/14/2012

Over the last several months, property owners concerned about their new revaluation assessments had the opportunity to appear before revaluation companies' representatives on an informal basis to challenge their new...more
Argentina's Parliament Approves A Measure Limiting Amount Of Land That Can Be Purchased By Foreigners

by Sheppard Mullin Richter & Hampton LLP on 2/14/2012

Fluctuating commodity prices, particularly with respect to the price of food and basic staples, have created a significant demand for arable land. The demand for arable land has, in turn, boosted the price Argentina's rural...more
Fourth Quarter 2010 and 2011 Real Estate Case Law Update

by Luce Forward on 2/10/2012

As we begin 2012, Luce Forward’s Real Estate group would like to highlight a number of new developments in California law affecting developers, real estate professionals and others in the real estate industry during the past...more
Feb 2012 NAHB International Builders Show in Orlando: Great News for Florida Real Estate Development and Land Investment

by Rosa Eckstein Schechter on 2/10/2012

This week, the National Association of Home Builders is hosting its annual convention in Orlando, Florida - and a big part of that for Florida real estate professionals is its International Builders Show. (Get all the details...more
Property Valuation Topics: Recent Property Valuation Developments - Winter 2012

by Pullman & Comley, LLC on 2/9/2012

In This Winter 2012 Issue: Critical Procedural Issue Decided Upgrading of the Appraisal Profession Environmental Remediation Claim Fails Second CIP Case Decided Fairfield Assessor...more