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News & Analysis as of May 18, 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

California Supreme Court Rules Unions May Picket On Private Property

by Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart,... on 2/1/2013

Ralphs Grocery Company v. United Food and Commercial Workers Union Local 8, S185544 (December 27, 2012): The California Supreme Court recently held that although a supermarket’s privately owned entrance area is not a public...more

California High Court Issues Important Ruling on Labor Speech Rights of Unions on Private Property

by Linda Auerbach Allderdice | Holland & Knight LLP on 1/15/2013

The California Supreme Court recently issued its decision in Ralphs Grocery Company v. United Food and Commercial Workers Union Local 8. Although the ruling resolved a long-standing dispute between a supermarket owner and the...more

Unions May Now Picket On Private Property In California

by Melissa Gonzalez Boyce | XpertHR - Partnered with LexisNexis on 1/11/2013

In a blow to retail businesses in California, the California Supreme Court has held that labor unions have the right to picket in front of privately owned store entrances. In Ralphs Grocery Company v. United Food and...more

2012: Arizona Construction Law Summary

by Snell & Wilmer L.L.P. on 9/17/2012

This year has been a busy one so far for legal developments affecting the Arizona construction industry. Here is a brief summary of court cases and legislation of interest....more

Legal Byte: Understanding and Litigating Adhesion Contracts

by Alan Goldberg on 5/30/2012

Adhesion contracts are found in all areas of law. This Legal Byte gives you an insight into understanding what they are and how they are litigated. By Alan Goldberg (Appeals, civil trials and family law.)...more

New York City Landlord Hit With Record $2M Fair Housing Act Settlement

by Robert Marsico on 5/30/2012

New York City Landlord Hit With Record $2M Fair Housing Act Settlement by Bob Marsico on May 30, 2012 The U.S. Department of Justice recently announced that it has reached a record $2 million settlement with the owners...more

Whistleblower Issues under New Financial Regulations

by Steve Watten on 12/14/2010

The financial reform act penned by Senators Dodd and Frank has many provisions which dramtically affect the daily operations of financial institutions. One important provision rewards employees for divulging certain...more

Court Decision Illustrates Importance of Having a Clear Written Agreement or Policy on Bonuses and Commissions

by Poyner Spruill LLP on 6/14/2010

A recent decision from the North Carolina Court of Appeals shows why it is important to have a clear written agreement or policy on bonuses and commissions. In Kornegay vs. Aspen Asset Group, LLC, a jury found the employer...more