Real Estate Law and Construction Law

The recent resurgence of the New World screwworm (NWS), Cochliomyia hominivorax, has prompted renewed regulatory action by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) and raised concerns across the livestock industry.NWS is a parasitic fly whose larvae infest open wounds and feed on the living tissue of cattle, wildlife, pets, and other warm-blooded animals, causing serious injury and economic losses.

Disputes involving easements are a common real property topic in Washington that frequently results in litigation. An easement is a property right separate from ownership that allows the use of another person’s land without compensation.

Boundary line disputes represent a highly common real property conflict in Washington. These disputes typically arise when the physical boundary line between adjoining parcels of land is uncertain, disputed, or inconsistent with public records, monuments, or landmarks.

Data center developers face a rapidly evolving regulatory landscape as moratoriums and utility connection freezes sweep across the United States. With New York imposing statewide construction halts and Texas freezing grid connections, investors must fundamentally recalibrate their approach to land acquisitions, diligence processes, and deal structuring to navigate mounting political opposition and infrastructure bottlenecks.

Housing affordability has emerged as a critical challenge for American homebuyers, with persistently high costs, limited inventory, and reduced market turnover creating unprecedented barriers to homeownership. Legal and policy experts examine the multifaceted dimensions of this crisis and explore potential solutions that balance supply-side constraints with demand-side pressures while maintaining essential consumer protections.

Construction defects—from design flaws to code violations—can compromise a building's safety and value, leading to complex disputes involving contractors, architects, and multiple parties. Understanding the five most common causes of construction defect litigation and the legal theories that support these claims is essential for protecting your interests.

New Jersey's FAIR Act prohibits rental property owners from using algorithmic pricing systems that facilitate coordinated rental pricing practices. The legislation addresses concerns about algorithmic collusion in the rental housing market by restricting information sharing and automated revenue management tools that rely on competitively sensitive data from multiple property owners.

Leasing to the federal government presents unique opportunities and challenges that differ significantly from traditional commercial real estate transactions. Real estate attorneys Jeffrey Calk and Gordon Griffin explore the essential requirements, mandatory procedures, and distinctive characteristics that landlords must understand when the U.S. government becomes their tenant.

When a landlord evicts a commercial tenant in New Jersey or New York, does that action automatically terminate the tenant's obligation to pay rent? This analysis examines how lease language, mitigation duties, and acceleration clauses determine whether unpaid or future rent remains owed after possession is recovered. Understanding the distinction between regaining property control and resolving financial obligations is critical for both landlords seeking to maximize recovery and tenants evaluating their ong

Data center developers face a rapidly evolving regulatory landscape as moratoriums and utility connection freezes sweep across the United States. With New York imposing statewide construction halts and Texas freezing grid connections, investors must fundamentally recalibrate their approach to land acquisitions, diligence processes, and deal structuring to navigate mounting political opposition and infrastructure bottlenecks.

Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson has signed an executive order establishing enhanced regulatory oversight for data center development, marking the city's entry into a growing movement of municipalities restricting such facilities. The order calls for a temporary construction moratorium while implementing new frameworks to address concerns about clean water, air quality, energy costs, and community impact.

Construction defects—from design flaws to code violations—can compromise a building's safety and value, leading to complex disputes involving contractors, architects, and multiple parties. Understanding the five most common causes of construction defect litigation and the legal theories that support these claims is essential for protecting your interests.