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Update on Orange County’s Proposed Ordinance to Halt Certain Development Projects

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On October 29, 2024, the Orange County Board of County Commissioners approved a new ordinance that will temporarily suspend all comprehensive plan text and map amendments, rezonings, and special exceptions, but provides a...more

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2024 California Developers’ Toolkit: Density Bonus Law, Housing Laws, & Strategies for Success

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The California Legislature has continued to refine the Density Bonus Law over the years, making important updates to housing laws that impact developers across the state. Recent legislative changes include key updates on...more

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Key Lessons from the Collapse of ISG

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The recent collapse of Interior Services Group (ISG), which filed for administration on 20 September 2024, has alarmed the industry. EY has been tasked with managing outstanding projects that Glenigan suggests total over £2.5...more

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Development Plans and Permitting Efforts Help Ripen Regulatory Takings Claims

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Investors and developers scour the Southern California real estate market searching for opportunities to buy dated houses that they can demolish and replace with large, modern homes to sell for much more.  A few individuals...more

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Ninth Circuit Squashes RICO Lawsuit Seeking Federal Remedy For Abusive and Extortionate CEQA Litigation

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Litigation abuse is all too familiar to those engaged in the herculean task of getting new development approved in California.  See, for instance, Jennifer Hernandez’s 2022 report for the Center for Jobs & the Economy, titled...more

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Leveraging Public Land to House Government Employees

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Leveraging Public Land to House Government Employees - I previously wrote about the use of government-owned land as one potential approach to help address South Florida’s housing affordability crisis. The lack of...more

Downey Brand LLP

Alleged CEQA Abuse not Actionable under RICO Says Ninth Circuit

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In Relevant Grp., LLC v. Nourmand (9th Cir. Sep. 5, 2024, No. 23-55574) 2024 U.S. App. LEXIS 22559, the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals narrowed the applicability of Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act (“RICO”)...more

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AB 98 Enacts Statewide Standards for Logistics Use Warehouses

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On September 29, Governor Newsom signed Assembly Bill 98, a bill establishing warehouse design and build standards for new or expanded “logistics uses”, requiring cities and counties to update their circulation elements to...more

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A Deep Dive into AB 98’s Restrictions on the Logistics Industry: What the Bill Does and Does Not Do

Despite strenuous opposition from both the state’s real estate and business communities, near the end of the 2024 Legislative cycle, California Governor Gavin Newsom signed into law Assembly Bill 98 (“AB 98”) – a bill that,...more

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Lay of the Land: Has Washington State Resolved the Condo Liability Problem?

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Major residential condominium construction has seen a decade-plus lull, due in part to an onerous warranty statute applicable only to condos. The Washington State Legislature significantly changed that statute in 2019, and...more

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Delivering the Key to the City: Special Considerations in City Hall P3s

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A number of municipalities have recently issued, or are contemplating, competitive solicitations for public-private partnerships (“P3s”) to deliver new municipal facilities, typically as part of a transformative “town center”...more

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New York City’s Industrial and Commercial Real Estate Tax Abatement Program Extended to 2029

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New York Governor Kathy Hochul signed the bill on extending the Industrial and Commercial Abatement Program (ICAP) for an additional four years, to March 1, 2029, with no modifications to the program....more

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Lien and Bond Claims in October 2024: Dates to Remember

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Use this guide as a reference when filing lien and bond claim notices for the month of October. ...more

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Looming Deadline for Developers - File By December 2024 Or Lose Tax Incentives

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There is a new tax incentive program in New York that in essence renews the now-expired 421-a program, but developers must file right away—by December 14, 2024—to gain these benefits....more

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Why Construction Companies Should Engage Early in the Texas Legislative Session

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As the Texas legislative session approaches, kicking off on January 14, construction companies across the Lone Star State need to start gearing up for their advocacy efforts. Early engagement is not just beneficial—it’s...more

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Housing Shortage Presents Opportunity for Residential Developers in West Virginia

With the influx of business investment into West Virginia, there is both excitement and a recognized need for housing to meet current and future demand. A renewed focus on economic development by the state of West Virginia...more

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Anatomy of a Data Center

Traditional and social media are thick with reports and predictions of the remarkable increase in size, power consumption and significance of data centers. Not only technology companies but real estate and energy developers,...more

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Osceola County Approves Increase to Impact Fees

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On September 9, 2024, the Osceola Board of County Commissioners voted to approve an increase to County mobility impact fees, which will substantially increase the cost of development in the County. Impact fees are a one-time...more

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California Legislature Passes Major Reforms for "Builder's Remedy" Projects

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California law requires cities and counties to regularly plan for new housing development and to prepare and adopt housing elements that formalize these plans. For those cities and counties that fail to adopt housing elements...more

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California's Construction General Permit and Industrial General Permit – 2024/2025 Annual Update

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Regional Boards’ enforcement of the Construction General Permit (CGP) and Industrial General Permit (IGP) continues to yield high penalty figures; transition to 2022 CGP brings new requirements; and the forthcoming...more

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Revamping the Compulsory Sale Regime in Hong Kong - Land (Compulsory Sale for Redevelopment) (Amendment) Ordinance 2024

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To accelerate redevelopment of aged and dilapidated buildings in Hong Kong, the Government enacted the Land (Compulsory Sale for Redevelopment) (Amendment) Ordinance 2024 on 25 July 2024....more

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Innovative Zoning Strategies: Addressing Affordable Housing Shortages

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The American Southwest is experiencing a notable shift in its approach to addressing affordable housing shortages. California, Nevada, and Arizona are exploring and debating various zoning relief measures to incentivize...more

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Lien and Bond Claims in September 2024: Dates to Remember

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Use this guide as a reference when filing lien and bond claim notices for the month of September. If you have any questions about the lien and bond claim process, don’t hesitate to reach out to any member of the Gray Reed...more

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Office of the Attorney General Releases Informal Opinion Shedding Light on the Meaning of “Mixed Use” Zoning Districts Under Live...

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The Live Local Act (Act), originally passed on March 29, 2023, was modified by SB328 on May 16, 2024. While the Act has been heralded as a solution to Florida’s affordable housing shortage, it has faced roadblocks since its...more

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From Lien to Clean: Addressing an Expired Lien in the Chain of Title

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One of the most common protections for laborers, contractors, suppliers, and others providing construction services or materials for a project is the right to a lien against the project property for the value of the work...more

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