LJN Quarterly Update: 2024 Q3
October 01, 2024
The LJN Quarterly Update highlights some of the articles from the nine LJN Newsletters titles over the quarter. Articles include in-depth analysis and insights from lawyers and other practice area experts.
Yachts, Jets, Horses & Hooch: Specialized Commercial Leasing Models
September 01, 2024
Defining commercial real estate asset class is essentially a property explaining how it identifies — not necessarily what its original intention was or what others think it ought to be. This article discusses, from a general issue-spot and contextual analysis perspective, how lawyers ought to think about specialized leasing formats and the regulatory backdrops that may inform what the documentation needs to contain for compliance purposes.
PA Court: Vacant Lot Valueless Without Zoning Variance
September 01, 2024
The Pennsylvania Commonwealth Court affirmed a decision by the city of Philadelphia's Zoning Board of Adjustment (ZBA) that a real estate developer's evidence established an unnecessary hardship because it proved that the property, a vacant lot that needed costly environmental remediation, was practically valueless without the granting of a variance under the Philadelphia Zoning Code.
The Case for Building a Documentation Plan On Business Owner Compensation
September 01, 2024
Business owners, among their numerous tasks, should seek to minimize income taxes as they would any other expense, of course accommodating to the extent necessary the needs of their business. In this regard, building a documentary record to support the various tax positions being taken may preserve an income tax deduction that otherwise would be lost
The Top Rated Bull and Bear CRE Markets
September 01, 2024
Trepp named its top choices for bull and bear CRE metro markets and did the same for the single most property type and metro combination, during July 2024. The firm is trying to identify what drives positive and negative investor sentiment.
Warehouse Liability: Know Before You Stow!
August 01, 2024
As consumers continue to shift purchasing and consumption habits in the aftermath of the pandemic, manufacturers are increasingly reliant on third-party logistics and warehousing to ensure their products timely reach the market.