Real Estate Law and Construction Law

Cities and states are rapidly implementing new regulations that go beyond traditional zoning, creating specific requirements and restrictions for data center development. This webinar explores how developers can navigate...

The California Coastal Commission (the Commission) has long posed a significant hurdle to coastal housing production, even as state law has streamlined residential development elsewhere.

As construction prices remain stubbornly high, parking continues to be one of the biggest challenges when underwriting a deal. A new Virginia law – Section 15.2-2209.4 – goes into effect on July 1, 2026...

As construction prices remain stubbornly high, parking continues to be one of the biggest challenges when underwriting a deal. A new Virginia law – Section 15.2-2209.4 – goes into effect on July 1, 2026...

The first two alerts in this series traced the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission’s (FERC or the Commission) regulatory trajectory and the political economy now shaping data center power. This alert turns to the structuring question that sits at the center of every behind-the-meter generation and co-located load transaction serving data centers (collectively, BTM): how to design an arrangement that achieves the developer’s commercial objectives while managing, or, where the project configuration permits, avoiding FERC jurisdiction.

Landlords in New York state should take immediate steps to confirm that their tenants’ insurance policies properly name them as additional insureds.

Iowa's amended criminal trespass statute prohibits camera use during trespassing incidents, raising questions about First Amendment protections for activists filming on private property.

A California appellate court recently addressed the limits of the necessity defense when animal rights activists trespass on agricultural property to document alleged animal cruelty.

The US Department of Agriculture (USDA) has released a final rule updating its regulations governing environmental reviews under the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA).

Massachusetts quietly amended its estate tax statute last summer. This amendment significantly changes how the tax is calculated for non-resident decedents owning Massachusetts real estate.

A revocable living trust (sometimes called a revocable inter vivos trust) is a legal arrangement you create during your lifetime to hold legal title to your assets.

Jennifer D'Amato explores the critical techniques and strategies available under Wisconsin law for post-death estate administration, examining how legal professionals can help families minimize costs, delays, and conflicts during the probate process. The article provides practical guidance on navigating the various administration options available in Wisconsin's aging population landscape.