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  • August 21, 2026

    6th Circ. Revives Freddie Mac Subprime Suit From '08 Crash

    The Sixth Circuit Friday revived a long-running securities suit brought by the Ohio Public Employees Retirement System against Freddie Mac and several of its former executives, holding that a district court erred in granting a summary judgment win for the government-backed enterprise and also denying class certification.

  • August 21, 2026

    Real Estate Recap: Retail, Hospitality Leaders Weigh In

    Catch up on this past week's key developments by state from Law360 Real Estate Authority — including interviews with real estate attorneys about the latest trends in the retail and hospitality sectors, among others.

  • August 21, 2026

    Mich. Homeowners Say Grid Overseer Exceeded Its Power

    A Michigan couple on Friday urged a federal judge to keep their lawsuit against state utility regulators alive, arguing a state-approved mandate should not give power companies a "blank check" to enter private property and cut down trees without an easement.

  • August 21, 2026

    2nd Circ. Backs NY Water Permit For Pipeline Project

    The Second Circuit on Friday upheld New York's issuance of a Clean Water Act permit for a controversial Williams Cos. pipeline upgrade, saying state environmental regulators justified their about-face from previous permit denials over pollution concerns.

  • August 21, 2026

    Fla. Condo Group Gets Trial After Arbitration Rule Fight

    A Florida appeals court ruled Friday that a condominium association battling its contractor over work done after Hurricane Ian can get the trial it requested, after finding that its objection to an arbitration decision complied with Florida rules.

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Areas of Coverage

  • TRANSACTIONS
  • Real estate deals valued at $50MM or more
  • Real estate financing and securitization
  • Formation of real estate investment trusts
  • Major construction projects
  • Commercial leasing deals
  • Asset sales in bankruptcies
  • AGENCIES
  • U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
  • Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac
  • Green Building Council
  • State and municipal real estate and development regulators
  • POLICY & REGULATION
  • Dodd-Frank Act
  • Development and permitting rules
  • Tax issues related to real estate
  • Real estate lobbying
  • LITIGATION
  • Suits between buyers and sellers
  • Suits between developers and contractors
  • Breach of contract disputes
  • Zoning, environmental, and land-use suits
  • Real estate financing disputes
  • Disputes over securitized real estate assets, including mortgage-backed securities
  • Class actions and multiparty litigation over evictions and foreclosures
  • Insurance coverage suits over real property
  • Real estate bankruptcy proceedings
  • PROFILES
  • Personnel moves
  • Profiles of real estate practices

Readership

  • Real estate lawyers at top law firms
  • Corporate counsel and compliance officers at Fortune 1000 companies
  • Executives and attorneys in the real estate industry
  • Information experts at law firms, agencies, and companies
  • Policymakers at federal and state agencies
  • Judges and court staff across the U.S.
  • Professors, students, and library staff at every accredited law school in the U.S.
  • Attorney and law firm marketing professionals