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The North Carolina General Assembly's Partial Withdrawal of Zoning Authority Delegated to Local Governments

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Traditionally, “down-zoning” referred to changes in zoning that reduced the intensity of land use – such as a switch from commercial to residential zoning. As with any general district zoning effort, historically in North...more

Kramer Levin Naftalis & Frankel LLP

COYHO’s Landmark Transfer Framework Creates New Opportunities

The recently adopted City of Yes for Housing Opportunity (COYHO) text amendment effected a sweeping overhaul of the city’s zoning regulations, as discussed in our recent client alert. In the coming weeks, Kramer Levin will be...more

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Fairfax County Site-Specific Plan Amendment Nominations Open Jan. 13, to Real Estate Owners, Developers

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The Fairfax County Site-Specific Plan Amendment (SSPA) Process, which opens almost the entire county up for comprehensive plan amendments, will begin in January 2025 and is the only opportunity for the next two years for real...more

International Lawyers Network

Buying and Selling Real Estate in Florida (Updated)

KEY FACTS OF REAL ESTATE ACQUISITIONS UNDER FLORIDIAN LAW - I. STANDARD FORMS OF AGREEMENTS - A. Purchase and Sale Agreement sets forth the complete terms of the purchase and sale including, among other things, price,...more

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IRS Issues Final Regulations on Energy Property and Rules Applicable to Energy Credit Under Section 48

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On December 4, the Treasury Department (Treasury) and the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) released final regulations providing further guidance in determining whether property is energy property and eligible for the Investment...more

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New Florida Condo Rules: Developer Buyouts Offer Lifelines to Owners

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The deadline for associations to receive their completed structural reserve studies is Dec. 31. Across the state, condo owners and their associations are going to soon be waking up to the reality that their financial...more

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Understanding the Landlord's Lien

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In the world of commercial leases, a landlord's lien can be a critical tool that provides an additional layer of security for the landlord against tenant defaults. But what exactly does this mean for the landlord, the tenant...more

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CFIUS Regulatory Expansion: Five Things You Need to Know

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The U.S. Department of the Treasury ("Treasury") has engaged in a flurry of rulemaking over the last year, most recently issuing a final rule to sharpen and enhance the Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States...more

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Affordable Housing Development After Adoption of New York's City of Yes Zoning

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The New York City Council on Dec. 5, 2024, approved the third and final proposal of Mayor Eric Adams' City of Yes zoning initiative, the City of Yes for Housing Opportunity (COY HO). COY HO is a comprehensive set of changes...more

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Power moves: Data center deals are heating up in EMEA

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AI, social media and cloud computing are driving dealmaking demand in EMEA’s data center subsector - Demand for data centers—the physical facilities that house computer servers used by organizations to remotely store,...more

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California's Commercial Tenant Protection Act Shifts Burdens, Costs to Landlords

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California Governor Gavin Newsom signed the Commercial Tenant Protection Act (SB 1103) into law on September 30, 2024, in what supporters billed as first-in-the-nation commercial tenant protections to safeguard the smallest...more

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Court Upholds City's Reliance on CEQA Exemption, Reaffirms Canons of Statutory Interpretation

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In April 2021, a developer applied to the City of King City, California (City), for a proposed 18,000-square-foot Grocery Outlet store (Project). The Project site was a former 1.6-acre car sales lot adjacent to Highway 101...more

Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati

Latest Ruling Relating to Pricing Software Highlights Antitrust Risks

Another court has allowed antitrust claims to proceed against competitors that use the same revenue management software. The case involves competitors in the real estate industry, but the takeaway is the same for any...more

Hogan Lovells

UK ESG Real Estate update: Winter 2024

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In our latest ESG update, Hannah Quarterman and Louise Cadman (with the help of ELTEMATE CRAIG) consider the impact of the second edition of RICS’ Whole Life Carbon Assessment, Sara Ahmed explains how the UK Real Estate team...more

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New York City Council Adopts Significant Zoning Changes Under City of Yes for Housing Opportunity

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New York City’s zoning regulations have undergone sweeping changes with a tripartite initiative known as City of Yes. City of Yes for Carbon Neutrality and City of Yes for Economic Opportunity were approved in late 2023 and...more

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When a Gift is not a Gift—Resulting Trusts in Real Estate

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When it comes to estate planning, joint tenancy is often seen as a simple way to transfer property after death while bypassing probate fees. But as the case of Jackson v Rosenberg shows, what may seem like a straightforward...more

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[Webinar] Data Center Legal Issues - December 18th, 11:00 am - 1:00 pm EST

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Join us for a Womble Bond Dickinson webinar tailored for private equity and data center professionals. Discover the latest legal insights and strategies to navigate the complex landscape. We will explore the critical legal...more

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Court Decision Hurts Florida Condo Owners Wishing to Sell

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Since the collapse of the Champlain Towers South three years ago, Florida has been scrambling to prevent another tragedy, instituting new laws and regulations to ensure condo building safety. Originally Published in the...more

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Importance of Negotiating Default Provisions in Health Care Leases

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In our ongoing series of blog posts, we have examined key negotiating points for tenants in triple net health care leases....more

Kramer Levin Naftalis & Frankel LLP

City Council Approves City of Yes for Housing Opportunity

On Thursday, Dec. 5, 2024, the City Council voted to approve the City of Yes for Housing Opportunity zoning text amendment (COYHO). As discussed in our earlier alert, COYHO is a sweeping overhaul of zoning regulations that...more

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The ABCs of AIA Contracts: Legal Considerations

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Whether you love them, hate them or this is your first-time hearing of them, the AIA form document set, created by the American Institute of Architects (AIA), are the most widely used forms in the construction industry today....more

International Lawyers Network

Buying and Selling Real Estate in Ecuador (Updated)

KEY FACTS OF REAL ESTATE ACQUISITIONS UNDER ECUADOREAN LAW - Real Estate acquisitions typically involve several key stages, ultimately leading to the transfer of ownership. The most common phases include: 1) Initial...more

Eversheds Sutherland (US) LLP

Recent administrative guidance hints at tax accounting priorities heading into 2025

IRS LB&I has updated several pieces of administrative guidance, including a notice regarding the transition period for complying with increased substantiation requirements for research credit refund claims and two practice...more

Greenberg Glusker LLP

Related-Party Section 1031 Exchanges

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As the adage goes, “Don’t do business with relatives.” If a taxpayer enters into a Section 1031 tax-deferred real property exchange (an “Exchange”) with a relative or with a “related person” the adage can prove costly. ...more

Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP

Tips for Building Resilient Real Estate Partnerships

Real estate joint ventures are critical in navigating today’s volatile market, allowing stakeholders to pool resources and share risks. However, structuring these ventures requires careful planning to address challenges such...more

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