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Ninth Circuit Rules That The Substantial Burden Inquiry In RLUIPA Cases Is a Question of Law Image

Ninth Circuit Rules That The Substantial Burden Inquiry In RLUIPA Cases Is a Question of Law

Steven M. Silverberg

Over the last 25 years, since its adoption by Congress in 2000, the Religious Land Use and Institutionalized Persons Act (RLUIPA) has been the subject of much litigation, when religious organization have tried to establish uses otherwise inconsistent with local zoning. The issues the courts have dealt with are whether the denial of a religious use at a specific location places a substantial burden on religious observance, or if the denial of such a use in a specific location is a proper exercise of government authority.

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Navigating the Shifting Terrain of Tariffs and Costs In Commercial Real Estate Image

Navigating the Shifting Terrain of Tariffs and Costs In Commercial Real Estate

James Wolcott & Robert Matt

With Q2 well underway, the real estate sector faces a uniquely complex economic landscape. Rather than waiting for clarity, industry leaders are shifting from a reactive to strategic approach — adjusting their financial models, planning timelines and investment strategies to remain competitive in a landscape full of variables. The firms that plan best and adapt to the climate are likely to gain an edge.

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Commercial Real Estate Insurance Taking More Comprehensive Approach to Risk Evaluation Image

Commercial Real Estate Insurance Taking More Comprehensive Approach to Risk Evaluation

Candise Shanbron

The commercial property insurance industry is undergoing a dramatic shift. Gone are the days when property owners and operators could simply provide a building appraisal or portfolio valuation to an insurance broker, who would then reach out to a handful of insurance companies to obtain quotes.

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Law Firm Leasing Boomed During Q1 of 2025 Image

Law Firm Leasing Boomed During Q1 of 2025

Brenda Sapino Jeffreys

Law firm leasing boomed during the first quarter of 2025, with double the volume during the same period of 2024, and 68.8% of firms chose to stay in place, a significant increase from recent years.

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FDIC Report Tells Concerning Story for CRE Image

FDIC Report Tells Concerning Story for CRE

Erik Sherman

The latest quarterly report from the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation underscores mounting pressure in the commercial real estate sector, signaling potential headwinds for the industry.

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