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Operating Via Bank Charter Offers Perks Amid Industry Shift

As bank regulators become more receptive to streamlining barriers that have historically stood in the way of de no... (more story)

Unicoin Case Reveals SEC's Evolving Enforcement Posture

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission's recent fraud allegations against cryptocurrency company Unicoin send... (more story)

CFPB Industry Impact Uncertain Amid Priority Shift, Staff Cuts

A recent enforcement memo outlines how the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau's regulatory agenda diverges from ... (more story)

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Justices Won't Hear Obama Center Site Selection Complaints

The U.S. Supreme Court on Friday declined to consider claims that federal agencies failed to complete a full environmental review of plans to construct the Obama Presidential Center in Chicago's Jackson Park neighborhood.

LA Fitness Beats DOJ's ADA Suit, For Now

A California federal judge tossed the U.S. Department of Justice's lawsuit Friday alleging LA Fitness did not accommodate disabled patrons, ruling the government failed to allege a pattern or practice of discr... (more story)

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Hospitality Law Leaders Parse Trade War Fallout

In this weekly Q&A series from Law360 Real Estate Authority, law firm hospitality leaders assess the issues the hotel space is facing amid market uncertainty and the ongoing trade war.

Wyo. Landowners' Attys Score $5M From Anadarko Deal

A Wyoming federal judge awarded more than $5 million in attorney fees and expenses Friday to attorneys for a class of landowners that accused an oil extraction company of hoarding permits to block oil and gas projects.

Willkie Atty's Ex-Landlord Says NY Post Leak Wasn't His Idea

A Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP partner's onetime landlord asked for a pretrial victory in a federal feud with his former tenants, telling a Connecticut court Friday he did not participate in his ex-attorney's ... (more story)

Judge Skeptical Of Changes To Sticky's Chicken Ch. 11 Plan

A New York bankruptcy judge expressed concerns Friday about the scope of modifications that Sticky's, a popular chicken restaurant chain, made to its already-confirmed Chapter 11 plan once it found a buyer tha... (more story)

Orthodox Family Files $50M Bias Suit Against Country Club

An Orthodox Jewish family has filed a $50 million lawsuit against a Boca Raton, Florida, country club for allegedly suspending them after the father posted a viral social media video of him helping an Instagra... (more story)

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Developer Starts Fla. Multifamily, Workforce Housing Project

Integra Investments has begun work on a more than $100 million, seven-story multifamily and workforce housing project in North Miami, the real estate investment and development firm announced Friday.

Denver Tenants Say Lack Of Repairs Made Building Unsafe

Tenants at a Denver apartment complex have filed a proposed class action against the owner as well as current and former property managers in state court, alleging the property became dangerous and unsanitary ... (more story)

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McGuireWoods Guides Bronx Multifamily Portfolio Loan

McGuireWoods LLP advised financing secured by a 2.1 million-square-foot affordable housing portfolio in the Bronx that was acquired last month by Longacre Group from Related Fund Management.

Condo Owner And Insurer Settle $25M Storm Damage Suit

A 7-year-old federal lawsuit between a Colorado condominium complex and its insurer alleging nearly $25 million in unpaid claims has ended in a private settlement.

11th Circ. Limits Easement Tax Break Tied To Failed Project

A Georgia partnership that formed after the failure of a resort development and donated a conservation easement in exchange for a tax break cannot take an $8.9 million deduction for the property's fair market ... (more story)

Husch Blackwell Adds 2nd Real Estate Partner In A Month

Husch Blackwell LLP hired a Cozen O'Connor shareholder as real estate partner for its real estate, development and construction team in its Dallas and Minneapolis offices, making this the firm's second real es... (more story)

Bilzin Sumberg Guides $21M Miami Opportunity Zone Sale

Bilzin Sumberg Baena Price & Axelrod LLP advised Malaysian gaming company Genting Group on the $21 million sale of a downtown Miami development site to an opportunity zone fund from two real estate attorneys.