Worldwide: Real Estate and Construction

Healthcare real estate rewards lawyers who understand the business strategy behind the asset, not just the documents that close the deal. In this episode of "Counsel That Cares," Morgan Ribeiro speaks with John Bryant, the recently retired general counsel of Healthcare Realty Trust, about the evolution of outpatient care, risk management in large-scale growth and what in-house teams need from outside counsel.

A Texas appellate court's recent ruling on building permits as conditions precedent offers crucial insights for construction contract drafting. The decision highlights the critical distinction between contractual promises and conditions precedent, demonstrating how ambiguous language can lead to unexpected legal outcomes and why contractors must carefully specify owner obligations like site access, permits, and specifications as conditions precedent to protect their interests.

Our commercial and residential construction projects guide provides a practical overview of how new development projects are typically structured.

Our commercial and residential construction projects guide provides a practical overview of how new development projects are typically structured.

On June 25, 2026, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) published a proposed rule (Docket No. USDA-2026-0001; RIN 0560-AI70) that would significantly reshape the regulatory framework under the Agricultural Foreign Investment Disclosure Act of 1978 (AFIDA). The proposed rule would broaden what counts as “agricultural land,” narrow long-standing reporting exemptions, expand beneficial ownership disclosure, increase penalties, and move administration of the program to USDA’s Office of Homeland Security.

Japanese-owned companies operating in the United States are increasingly revisiting their commercial lease terms as market conditions evolve in 2025. Provisions such as operating expense pass-throughs, rent escalation clauses, and capital expenditure treatment require careful scrutiny, as they often differ significantly from Japanese leasing practices. Understanding flexibility provisions, compliance responsibilities, and risk allocation mechanisms has become essential for effective corporate governance and

It’s an uncomfortable topic, but it also creates immediate legal and financial questions for surviving family members, sellers, lenders, and real estate professionals.

Recent amendments to Mass. R. Prof. C. 1.15 have significantly changed how Massachusetts law yers must handle unclaimed and unidentified funds held in IOLTA accounts.

The Texas Supreme Court has overturned the "gist" rule used by lower courts to dismiss cases involving out-of-state property, establishing that Texas courts can exercise jurisdiction over contractual disputes and deed reformation matters regardless of property location. This landmark decision clarifies the distinction between in personam and in rem suits, potentially opening Texas courts to a broader range of extraterritorial real estate disputes. The ruling in Braxton Minerals III, LLC v. Bauer provides cr

When wildfire tears through a private forest or a hurricane levels timber stands, the clock starts immediately. Debris must be cleared. Sites must be prepared.

A comprehensive resource examining the legal framework, procedures, and implications of eminent domain proceedings. Explore how government entities exercise their power to acquire private property for public use, the constitutional protections afforded to property owners, and the compensation mechanisms that balance public interest with individual rights.

On June 25, 2026, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) published a proposed rule (Docket No. USDA-2026-0001; RIN 0560-AI70) that would significantly reshape the regulatory framework under the Agricultural Foreign Investment Disclosure Act of 1978 (AFIDA). The proposed rule would broaden what counts as “agricultural land,” narrow long-standing reporting exemptions, expand beneficial ownership disclosure, increase penalties, and move administration of the program to USDA’s Office of Homeland Security.