Religion Shapes Skylines, Real Estate Investments
Shifting demographics of religious observation, coupled with an affordable housing shortage and the demands of maintaining aging facilities, have led many faith-based organizations to consider how to monetize their land. Here, attorneys specializing in these deals discuss the unique challenges of balancing business requirements with religious priorities.
Jeffer Mangels Hospitality Leader On Tariffs, Travel Demand
The U.S. hotel sector is closely watching a drop in international travel during the initial months of President Donald Trump's administration, and that along with tariffs are top of mind for hotel owners and developers, one of Jeffer Mangels' hospitality leaders recently told Law360.
Attorneys Size Up NYC Condo Conversion Bill
Tucked away in New York's 2026 budget are changes to blue-sky law that allow some mixed-income rental buildings to be converted to condominiums, but attorneys say the update comes with numerous caveats and regulatory hurdles, and that it prompts questions about cost-sharing.
Religion Shapes Skylines, Real Estate Investments
Shifting demographics of religious observation, coupled with an affordable housing shortage and the demands of maintaining aging facilities, have led many faith-based organizations to consider how to monetize their land. Here, attorneys specializing in these deals discuss the unique challenges of balancing business requirements with religious priorities.
Jeffer Mangels Hospitality Leader On Tariffs, Travel Demand
The U.S. hotel sector is closely watching a drop in international travel during the initial months of President Donald Trump's administration, and that along with tariffs are top of mind for hotel owners and developers, one of Jeffer Mangels' hospitality leaders recently told Law360.
Attorneys Size Up NYC Condo Conversion Bill
Tucked away in New York's 2026 budget are changes to blue-sky law that allow some mixed-income rental buildings to be converted to condominiums, but attorneys say the update comes with numerous caveats and regulatory hurdles, and that it prompts questions about cost-sharing.
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