Law that applies to the rights, relations, and conduct of persons and businesses engaged in commerce, merchandising, trade, and sales.

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Let’s Get Innovative!

There continues to be a lot of discussion throughout the commercial real estate industry about competition from online retailers and the holes created by failing and downsizing businesses that have traditionally focused on brick and mortar stores.

2019 ICSC Law Conference Recap

Last week, over 1,500 members of the retail law industry came together at this year’s 49th International Council of Shopping Center (ICSC) U.S. Law Conference. Those in attendance ranged from counsel from outside law firms, in-house counsel, paralegals and many others involved in the retail industry, including several first-time attendees. 

Go Mega-Mall or Go Home?

While increased occurrences of retail store closures and predictions about the death of the shopping mall are causing mall owners to consider downsizing or repurposing their space, the developers behind American Dream Mall, are doubling down on their use of entertainment space to attract customers.