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News & Analysis as of May 25, 2013

Barbara Knoflach, CEO of SEB Asset Management, on the rise of cross-border real estate investment
Ventas' Debra Cafaro on why the Health Care asset class is well positioned in today's economy
Jeffrey DeBoer on the intersection of Washington and commercial real estate
Navigating the Winds of Change in Commercial Real Estate
California Commercial Building Owners Must Disclose Energy Usage of the Building During Sale, Lease or Financing after July 1, 2013
Action Required by California Commercial Landlords: New California Law Goes Into Effect July 1, 2013, Requiring Accessibility Disclosures in Commercial Leases
Transbay Tower Groundbreaking
Bisnow/Allen Matkins - LA Property Management - Patrick Lacey, Property Management Associates
Bisnow/Allen Matkins - LA Property Management - Kevin Kirn, Health Care REIT, Inc.
Bisnow/Allen Matkins - LA Property Management - John Fucci, Kilroy Realty
Bisnow/Allen Matkins - LA Property Management - Charlie Hobey, Equity Office
Bisnow/Allen Matkins - LA Property Management - Brian Plymell, Hines
Which environmental regs may impact your development projects?
California Commercial Real Estate Forecast - Industrial & Multifamily Remain the Bright Spot in the Winter 2013 Allen Matkins/UCLA Anderson Survey Results
California Commercial Real Estate Forecast - Allen Matkins/UCLA Anderson Winter 2013 Survey Reveals Dip in Developer Sentiment
California Commercial Real Estate Forecast - Allen Matkins/UCLA Anderson Survey Results Reveal Tension Between Developer Sentiment & Action
Former Congressman Steve Bartlett Joins the LEVICK Team
Taking it Seriously: Unusual Lease Violations in Virginia
Understand both sides' interests to get best results for your clients
"Bisnow/Allen Matkins LA Industrial and State of the Ports - " Mark Payne

The Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act

by W. Eric Kay, Andrew Skinner | Dickinson Wright on 1/18/2013

The Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 (the "Act") was enacted in 2005. The Act recognizes "the history of discrimination against persons with disabilities in Ontario" and has, as its primary purpose,...more

Proposed “Homeless Person’s Bill Of Rights And Fairness Act” Will Have Huge Impact On Government And Business

by Keith Paul Bishop | Allen Matkins Leck Gamble Mallory & Natsis... on 1/17/2013

California’s Unruh Civil Rights Act, Civil Code Section 51, generally provides that all persons within California are free and equal, regardless of their sex, race, color, religion, ancestry, national origin, disability,...more

New Law Aims to Cut Abuse in Disability Access Lawsuits

by Steven J. Cramer | Wendel, Rosen, Black & Dean LLP on 12/4/2012

Most business and commercial property owners have had at least one brush with a disability access lawsuit. Because a defendant in these lawsuits must pay a successful plaintiff’s attorneys' fees, the lawsuits are often...more

Property Owners Have No Indemnification or Other Liability-Shifting Rights Against Consultants Whose Advice Results in ADA Title...

by Sherman & Howard L.L.C. on 11/6/2012

Owners of "public accommodations" covered by Title III of the Americans with Disabilities Act, as well as public entities with facilities governed by Title II of the ADA, often rely on the advice of consultants for compliance...more

Justice Department Extends Deadline for Swimming Pool Compliance Accessibility under the Americans With Disabilities Act

by Trenam Kemker on 6/18/2012

Hotel and resort owners are keenly interested in the Americans With Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA), because of its multiple requirements for removing accessibility barriers that hinder disabled persons from use of...more

Americans with Disabilities Act for Public Works (Presentation)

by Low, Ball & Lynch on 10/15/2011

In This Presentation: - The ADA “Nightmare”; History: - Congress enacted the Americans with Disabilities Act in 1990; - Title II applies to public entities: “Subject to the provisions of this subchapter, no qualified...more

New ADA Service Access and Facility Design Changes Implemented by the Department of Justice

by Miller & Martin PLLC on 4/1/2011

Most companies are familiar with the “thou shalt not discriminate in any employment practices or decisions” part of the federal Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Such companies thus should be aware that this law has...more

ADA Changes Effective March 15, 2011: What it Means for Your Business

by Jackson Walker on 3/14/2011

The U.S. Department of Justice’s amended Final Rule, which substantially revises and expands the regulations implementing the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), becomes effective on March 15, 2011. The revisions set forth...more

The DOJ's New ADA Regulations and Accessibility Guidelines

by Duane Morris LLP on 1/28/2011

Guidelines Affect Places of Public Accommodation, and State and Local Governmental Entities On Sept. 15, 2010, the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) published new final regulations in the Federal Register under Title II and...more

U.S. Justice Department's New ADA Regulations and Accessibility Guidelines for Places of Public Accommodation and Public Entities

by Duane Morris LLP on 9/1/2010

On July 23, 2010, the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) released new regulations, under title II and title III of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), on accessibility for public entities and places of public...more