On December 13, 2019, I will be giving a presentation on construction-related topics arising from commercial lease improvements. The presentation is part of a two-day seminar on Advanced Commercial Real Estate Leases, co-chaired by my colleague, John A. Fandel, and hosted by Law Seminars International. Topic will include insurance coverage, mechanic’s liens, scheduling, indemnity, safety, … Continue Reading
A 2018 legal case in New York arose over the disposition of a collection of run-down warehouses in Long Island City, Queens, New York, which graffiti artists began to use as a canvas for their work after the buildings went undeveloped by the owner for many years. When the owner announced that he would demolish … Continue Reading
It is no secret that the commercial real estate market has been one of the biggest losers of the great recession. Seattle is no exception and as if to belabor the point, it has been reported this week that Beacon Capital Partners, the owner of Seattle’s icon skyscraper, the Columbia Center, missed its $1.65 million … Continue Reading
