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Federal Real Estate in a Turbulent Market, Part II

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This is the second of a two-part series addressing special considerations for government lessors in the current commercial real estate market. Part I addressed the risks posed by government downsizing and early lease...more

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Navigating Michigan’s “One Recordable Event” Rule

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In Michigan, every document submitted for recordation with a register of deeds must adhere to MCL 565.201.  Among these requirements, the first line of print on the first page of the instrument must display a single statement...more

International Lawyers Network

Buying and Selling Real Estate in Scotland (Updated)

KEY FACTS OF REAL ESTATE ACQUISITIONS UNDER SCOTTISH LAW - 1. Introduction - This guide applies to real estate in Scotland only. 2. Tenure - Real estate, both commercial and residential in Scotland may be...more

International Lawyers Network

Buying and Selling Real Estate in Panama (Updated)

KEY FACTS OF REAL ESTATE ACQUISITIONS UNDER PANAMANIAN LAW - 1) Once you find a real estate property that you want to acquire by yourself or through a local real estate broker, it is strongly recommendable to hire a local...more

International Lawyers Network

Buying and Selling Real Estate in Scotland (Updated)

KEY FACTS OF REAL ESTATE ACQUISITIONS UNDER SCOTTISH LAW - 1. Introduction - This guide applies to real estate in Scotland only. 2. Tenure - Real estate, both commercial and residential in Scotland may be either of...more

International Lawyers Network

Buying and Selling Real Estate in Scotland

KEY FACTS OF REAL ESTATE ACQUISITIONS UNDER SCOTTISH LAW - 1. Introduction This guide applies to real estate in Scotland only. 2. Tenure Real estate, both commercial and residential in Scotland may be either of the...more

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Virginia General Assembly Passes Emergency Legislation Addressing Game Place, LLC v. Fredericksburg 35, LLC.

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Last May, the Virginia Supreme Court issued its’ opinion in Game Place, LLC v. Fredericksburg 35, LLC, which in many ways upset the proverbial apple cart within Virginia’s real estate industry. In the Game Place case, the...more

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Game Place Decision Legislation Signed

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On February 13, 2019, the Governor signed into law House Bill 2287. This legislation negates the potential adverse consequences of the Virginia Supreme Court’s May 2018 decision in The Game Place, L.L.C. v. Fredericksburg 35,...more

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Virginia Governor Signs Bill Reversing Game Place Decision: Leases for More Than Five Years No Longer Must Be in the Form of a...

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Virginia’s General Assembly recently approved House Bill 2287 amending the Statute of Conveyances to remove the requirement that the conveyance of an estate in land for a term of more than five years must be in the form of a...more

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Yes, Virginia, Leases for More than 5 Years Really Do Need to be in the Form of a Deed - Virginia Supreme Court Allows Early...

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Tenants (as well as landlords) seeking an early exit from a Virginia lease of more than 5 years have been given an assist by the Virginia Supreme Court in a recent case causing consternation among commercial real property...more

Ballard Spahr LLP

Seal or No Seal? Virginia Supreme Court Decision Should Prompt Closer Scrutiny of Leases

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A recent ruling by the Supreme Court of Virginia may invalidate hundreds of leases because they are not under "seal" and therefore do not meet Virginia's "Deed of Lease" requirement. Landlords and tenants should review their...more

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Does Your Lease Read Like A Deed? Supreme Court Of Virginia Weighs In On Execution Requirements For Most Leases In The Game Place,...

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Seyfarth Synopsis: The Supreme Court of Virginia issued a unanimous opinion recently holding a 15-year commercial lease unenforceable since it was not executed with the formalities of a deed as required under Virginia law. ...more

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Seven Tips for Food & Beverage Transactions in the Middle East

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Parties purchasing Middle East-based companies operating in the retail and wholesale food and beverage sector with a focus on companies in Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates (“UAE”) are facing some common issues....more

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