After an 18-month study process, the Boston Planning Department has released an Action Plan proposing strategies to modernize Boston’s development review process.

I recently attended the IMN Distressed CRE Forum in New York. It was also striking to note how similarly everyone views the current challenges and opportunities around distressed commercial real estate.

Is it true that arbitration is (1) cheaper than litigation, (2) quicker than litigation, (3) totally confidential, and therefore (4) preferable to litigation? Frequently the answer is No.

Australian Securities and Investments Commission v LGSS Pty Ltdi is the most recent of several enforcement actions that ASIC has taken in the last few years against ASX-listed companies and financial product issuers for ‘greenwashing.

Employers continually collect data on their employees by way of monitoring computer activity, deploying on-site surveillance cameras, tracking workers’ devices, logging access and by other means.

After executing a purchase and sale agreement for the entire property, the parties agreed to split the transaction into two staggered sales, reduce the purchase price, and include an earnout provision in connection with potential future development.

In late August 2024, several inmates managed to escape from Vale dos Judeus prison, a high-security facility located in Alcoentre, Portugal.

A creative attempt by a borrower to forestall foreclosure and recover damages against its lender ended badly for the borrower, with the borrower and its counsel being sanctioned.

As lenders and borrowers try to get creative in working through ongoing distress in the real estate market, especially in certain asset classes, it is crucial for lenders to understand the nuances of lender liability claims.

12 September 2024 marks the end of almost one year of anticipation following the Government’s positive response to the privacy reform consultation last year.

For business operators, customer or commentator reviews can serve as both powerful endorsements and potential challenges, depending on their content.

The October 2024 Visa Bulletin, and it shows very good news for the new Reform and Integrity Act EB-5 program and for Chinese and Indians waiting in line under the prior EB-5 program.

The rapid development and deployment of new technologies, such as biometric systems, artificial intelligence (AI), and digital surveillance, are revolutionizing many aspects of society.