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Revolutionizing Workplace Design: A Perspective from Gray Reed
In an era where the workplace is constantly evolving, law firms face unique challenges and opportunities in facilities management, real estate, and design. Across the industry, firms are reevaluating their office spaces to adapt to hybrid work models, prioritize collaboration, and enhance employee experience. Trends such as flexible seating, technology-driven planning, and the creation of multifunctional spaces are shaping the future of law firm offices.
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Adapting to the Fair Chance for Housing Act: A New Era for NYC Housing Providers
New York City enacted the Fair Chance for Housing Act on Jan. 1, 2025, a transformative law reshaping how criminal history influences housing decisions. Its goal is to address the disparate impact that review and consideration of criminal records may have on the ability of persons of color to obtain housing.
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How Commercial Real Estate Can Leverage AI’s Capabilities
AI has the capability to fundamentally transform commercial real estate transactions by enhancing efficiency and accuracy in due diligence, contract review, and market analysis. However, as the use of AI becomes more common place, the industry must continue to address challenges such as data privacy and algorithmic biases to ensure ethical and equitable outcomes.
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Landlord & Tenant Law
DHCR’s Interpretation of Luxury Deregulation Rule UpheldIssues of Fact About High-Rent Vacancy Deregulation
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Co-ops and Condominiums
Co-Op’s Refusal to Transfer Shares to Romantic Partner Did Not Constitute Housing DiscriminationCo-Op Had Right to Demand Removal of Whirlpool Tub
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Increasing Urbanization Revives Attractive Nuisance Doctrine
From parks and playgrounds to construction sites and urban farming initiatives, urban environments are becoming more complex, with new opportunities for residents and visitors alike. But with these changes come new challenges, especially for property owners. One of the biggest legal issues they may not even realize is impacting them: the “attractive nuisance” doctrine.
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Real Property Law
Co-Tenant’s Adverse Possession Claim Raises Issues of Fact About HostilityBona Fide Purchaser of Property Sold At Foreclosure Is Protected Against Claims That the Foreclosure Sale Was ErroneousTown Not Strictly Liable for Emitting Pollutants Into Lake
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REITS Remain Optimistic In Face of DOGE Cuts
Publicly traded REITs remain optimistic in the face of potential widespread cuts to federal leasing at the hands of the Department of Government Efficiency because they serve agencies performing the work the Trump administration is prioritizing, including mission-critical agencies.
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Development
Landowner Lacks Standing to Challenge Negative SEQRA Determination With Respect to Prohibition of Use On Its Own ParcelUDC’s Project Plan for Penn Station Area UpheldPlanning Board’s Grant of Site Plan and Special Permit Upheld
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Illinois Appellate Court Upholds Defense Counsel’s $21K In Attorneys Fees In Commercial Tenancy Dispute
A defense counsel’s award of over $21,000 in attorney fees in a commercial lease dispute was upheld in February by a three-judge panel for and Illinois appellate court, finding the plaintiff did not fully establish the shortfalls of the fee petition.
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