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Western Spadefoot Toad Granted “Candidate” Species Status Under The California Endangered Species Act
California's Fish and Game Commission has designated the western spadefoot toad as a candidate species under the California Endangered Species Act, triggering immediate take protections that will affect development projects throughout the species' range. Developers with projects involving ground-disturbing activities in suitable habitat must now determine whether their activities require incidental take permits, regardless of existing CEQA approvals or local permits. The decision creates urgent compliance r
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Allen Matkins Leck Gamble Mallory & Natsis
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Texas Business Court Addresses Property Descriptions In Real Estate Contracts
On July 22, 2026, the Texas Business Court issued a ruling in Village Crossing, LLC v. West Creek Investments, LLC, addressing foundational principles of real estate contract law. Written by Judge Brian Stagner, the opinion offers lessons for businesses engaged in commercial real estate transactions — particularly regarding property descriptions, the statute of frauds, and the limits of survey provisions.
United States Real Estate
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Greenberg Traurig, LLP
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Stuck In Development: How To Approach US Data Centers In A New Political Environment
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.
United States Real Estate
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Torys LLP
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How The Mortgage Industry Is Responding To The Housing Affordability Crisis
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.
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NERA
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Podcast - Trending Topics In Federal Real Estate, Part 1: What Makes Government Leases Unique (Video)
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.
United States Real Estate
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Holland & Knight
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Sustainable Development And Land Use Update
California intensifies enforcement of housing production mandates by suing five cities for non-compliance, while San Francisco and other municipalities advance legislative reforms to stimulate residential development through reduced regulatory burdens and expanded zoning flexibility. Local governments across the state grapple with balancing state housing requirements against community concerns over parking, density, and redevelopment priorities.
United States Government
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Allen Matkins Leck Gamble Mallory & Natsis
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The Pied-à-Terre Tax: New York City’s Newly Enacted Tax On High-Value Non-Primary Residences
New York has enacted an annual "pied-à-terre tax" on high-value New York City non-primary residences, effective July 2026, that could impose significant tax burdens on owners of luxury second homes. The tax applies to properties valued above certain thresholds, with rates varying by property type and value, and extends to properties held through trusts, LLCs, and other business entities. Property owners must understand exemption criteria and prepare documentation to challenge assessments before the Dep
United States Tax
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Davis+Gilbert LLP
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To Bring A Secured Claim, You Must Own The Secured Claim
The Eleventh Circuit's decision in In re Aegis Asset Management, LLC establishes a critical timing requirement for secured creditors in bankruptcy proceedings. When Cloud 9 Properties filed three secured claims against property sale proceeds, the court faced a fundamental question: must a creditor own the underlying notes and mortgages at the moment they file their proof of claim, or can they acquire these instruments afterward and still maintain a valid claim?
United States Insolvency
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Adams and Reese
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Florida's HB 399 Creates New Tools To Move Real Estate Projects Forward
Florida's House Bill 399 introduces significant reforms to development approval processes, limiting local government fee structures and establishing objective standards for compatibility-based denials. The legislation also provides targeted approval protections for destination resorts, compost facilities, and off-site constructed housing, fundamentally reshaping how developers navigate local permitting requirements.
United States Real Estate
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Holland & Knight
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How Are The Cities Of San Diego, Oceanside And Solana Beach Implementing SB 79’s Transit-Oriented Development Strategy? It’s Complicated
Senate Bill 79 aims to boost housing production near transit stops in California, but its implementation across San Diego County cities reveals significant complexities. How are San Diego, Oceanside, and Solana Beach navigating discrepancies in transit stop classifications, density bonus calculations, and compliance timelines under this new state mandate?
United States Real Estate
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Cox, Castle & Nicholson
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