I recently had the opportunity to present during a Strafford CLE webinar on strategies for mitigating the risks of lender liability claims when reworking troubled commercial real estate loans.

Now that we have had a year of working under the new law and with the Massachusetts Department of Revenue—and a clarification from the Legislature—here are some key concepts to know about the Massachusetts estate tax.

For Taiwanese people who are living abroad, they always have a big concern about what national law should be applied for making a valid will to distribute their Taiwanese estate.

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.

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.

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.