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Be Aware: Scam Emails Impersonate D.C. Agencies And Request Fraudulent Payments
Holland & Knight's D.C. and Northern Virginia Land Use Team alerts applicants to a sophisticated phishing scheme targeting Board of Zoning Adjustment filers in the District of Columbia. Fraudulent emails impersonating government officials request immediate payment through unofficial channels, using publicly available case details to appear legitimate. The firm provides guidance on identifying these scams and protecting sensitive information.
United States Technology
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Holland & Knight
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Navigating Distress: Commercial Real Estate Workouts In The CMBS And CLO Markets (Podcast)
The U.S. distressed commercial real estate market faces mounting pressure from high interest rates, overleveraging, and an approaching wave of loan maturities. Real estate experts explore why conditions in multifamily, office, and hotel assets may be worse than widely reported, and outline practical strategies for borrowers to protect their interests in an increasingly challenging refinancing environment.
United States Finance
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Mayer Brown
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California Supreme Court Holds “Existing Facilities” Exemption Applies To Changes Of Use
The California Supreme Court has issued a significant ruling on the application of the existing facilities exemption under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), specifically addressing whether this exemption extends to changes in the use of existing structures. This decision provides crucial guidance for property owners, developers, and local agencies navigating CEQA compliance when repurposing or modifying the use of existing facilities without physical alterations.
United States Environment
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Nossaman LLP
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Sustainable Development And Land Use Update
California's housing and development landscape faces significant shifts as Senate Bill 79 approaches its 2026 effective date, while cities like Palo Alto and Los Angeles grapple with implementation strategies. Meanwhile, new legislation targeting pharmaceutical facilities, wildfire recovery zones, and coastal development threatens to reshape workforce requirements and local planning authority across the state.
United States Real Estate
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Allen Matkins Leck Gamble Mallory & Natsis
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The New Price Of Luxury: What New York City’s Pied-à-terre Tax Means To Part-Time Residents
New York City's newly enacted pied-à-terre tax introduces significant compliance obligations for owners of high-value non-primary residences and cooperative boards beginning July 2026. The tax applies to properties valued at $5 million or more for single-family homes and $1 million or more for co-ops and condos, with rates varying based on property type and assessed value.
United States Tax
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Cole Schotz P.C.
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Proposed Reforms Could Mean Big Housing Boom For Small Lots In NYC
The New York City Council has unveiled proposed reforms to the City's Construction Codes aimed at unlocking development potential on thousands of small, underutilized lots across all five boroughs. These targeted changes could enable the creation of up to 35,000 new housing units on nearly 3,000 small lots without requiring burdensome zoning changes, addressing the city's housing crisis through technical code modifications rather than wholesale rezoning efforts.
United States Real Estate
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Cole Schotz P.C.
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