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News & Analysis as of May 23, 2013

Australian M&A Foreign Investment Regulation

by Daniel Farrugia on 5/1/2013

A review of recent inbound Australian foreign investment trends and an overview of the Australian regulatory regime governing foreign investment by private and and government investors. ...more

Proceed with Caution when Considering the Acquisition of a Busted Deal

by Thompson Coburn LLP on 3/28/2013

Do not underestimate the importance of due diligence when evaluating the acquisition of a busted deal. In the world of land use and zoning, a busted deal is a planned real estate development that has failed, and the future of...more

Using Rule 506 for Raising Money

by The California Securities Attorneys on 11/20/2012

Helpful advice for using Rule 506 for raising money....more

Public Advertising of California Qualification by Permit Offerings

by The California Securities Attorneys on 11/15/2012

Although it takes more time and effort than other types of offerings, a California qualification by permit (25113) offering has major advantages in terms of allowing public advertising and having low investor requirements. ...more

2012 Real Estate Activities around the Globe

by Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP on 10/8/2012

As some real estate markets of the world are beginning to rebound, and others continue their path to recovery, Orrick’s international team of real estate practitioners has been at the center of much of this activity advising...more

Legal Byte: Busted! if you “approve as to form & content?”

by Alan Goldberg on 9/6/2012

After negotiating an agreement for his client John, Attorney signs the agreement at the end stating that the agreement is “approved as to form and content.” A dispute arises between John and the other party, Mike. Now Mike...more

“Sophisticated Investors” – how to determine; by Bruce E. Methven

by The California Securities Attorneys on 7/3/2012

Several securities-offering exemptions allow “sophisticated investors” to invest. The question is how to determine when potential investors are sophisticated. ...more

New Trend on China Real Estate Finance—Analysis on Real Estate Trusts and Private Equity Investment

by Qin Qu on 2/5/2012

Generally speaking, there are four types of resource of real estate finance, which are from banks, security market, trusts and funds. With the tightening controls the central government is taking toward developers on real...more