Commercial Real Estate

Real estate developers face a complex, evolving landscape for wetland permitting in Florida in light of the loss of the state’s permitting authority, combined with recent federal executive actions and changes to Section 404 of the Clean Water Act (the “CWA”). These state and federal developments create challenges for developers seeking to build hospitals, schools or housing in or near wetlands in Florida.
Context and Legal Background
Section 404 of the CWA regulates the discharge of dredged or fill
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  • North Carolina legislators have passed a bill designed to reduce health care costs, improve price transparency and eliminate certificate of need (CON) restrictions on certain health care projects. The bill removes CON restrictions on diagnostic centers, rehabilitation facilities and in-home hospice services. North Carolina was recently ranked as having the most expensive health care in the country.
  • Sutter Health (CA) broke ground on a new $440M neuroscience complex in San Francisco, CA. The 129,000-sf facility will be a regional

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    Commercial Lease Disputes For Milwaukee Businesses
     Posted on September 26,2024 in Commercial Litigation
    Leasing commercial space is one of the most important aspects of running a business. However, when disputes arise between landlords and tenants, the conflict can disrupt operations, hurt relationships, and lead to expensive legal battles. Whether you are a landlord dealing with tenant nonpayment issues or a tenant dealing with unfair lease terms, navigating a commercial lease dispute requires a thorough understanding of both Wisconsin law
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    Developers of commercial real estate will need to address a variety of legal concerns during development projects, including zoning and land use laws, special use variances, entitlements, permits, and more. Additional requirements may apply for development projects in a Milwaukee Business Improvement District (BID). Navigating the complex issues related to BIDs can be a daunting task, especially for those who may not be familiar with the procedures followed by city government agencies and officials. Understanding the intricacies
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    Posted on January 15, 2024 in Mediation
    In today’s fast-paced world, conflicts and disputes are inevitable. When individuals or businesses find themselves involved in civil disputes, they often turn to the legal system for resolution. However, civil litigation can be time-consuming, expensive, and emotionally draining.

    Fortunately, there is an alternative method of resolving civil disputes that is gaining popularity: mediation. During this voluntary process, a neutral third-party mediator helps the disputing parties reach a mutually acceptable agreement. Mediation
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    Even though the increase in vaccinations and other public health initiatives have resulted in a dramatic reduction in new COVID-19 cases hinting at a possible “return to normal,” recent industry publications are starting to report on an anticipated long-term result in what was once thought to be only a short-term trend for commercial leasing:  the permanent stay-at-home work force.

    One of the results of the sweeping changes to workplace utilization over the past year has been the perpetuation of
    Continue Reading Subleasing Poses Up-Front Risks to Commercial Landlords and Tenants