News and Insights

3.16.22

New Financial Crimes Reporting Requirements on the Horizon for Nearly All Real Estate Owners

The purpose of the Corporate Transparency Act (the “Act”)—which is part of the National Defense Authorization Act—is to curtail shell companies often used in corporate transactions, including real…

1.07.21

New ALTA/NSPS Land Title Survey Standards to Take Effect in February 2021

Effective February 23, 2021, the 2016 Minimum Standard Detail Requirements for ALTA/NSPS Land Title Surveys are being replaced with the new 2021 Minimum Standard Detail Requirements for ALTA/NSPS Land…

9.14.18

No Standing to Sue for Past Due Rents

In a June 2018 decision, 1002 E. 87th St. LLC v. Midway Broad. Corp., an Illinois Appellate Court upheld a lower court’s decision holding that a landlord has no standing to sue a tenant for past due…

11.29.23

Why is it so hard to secure financing in today's real estate market?

As interest rates continue to climb, securing financing for new (or existing) real estate projects remains a challenge for buyers across every region—even traditionally high-deal-flow areas. Michael…

12.20.16

Michael Rothstein Quoted in GlobeSt.com Article on Financing Opportunities in College Housing

Michael D. Rothstein, Chicago-based member in Dykema’s Real Estate practice group, was quoted in the GlobeSt.com article, “Financing Luxury Student Housing Developments?”

10.02.13

Three Dykema Real Estate Attorneys to Present at ICSC Law Conference Roundtable

Three members of Dykema’s national Real Estate Practice Group—Jason Grinnell (Los Angeles), Michael Rothstein, (Chicago) and Dan Schairbaum (Detroit, Ann Arbor)—will lead roundtable discussions at the…

8.20.26

214 Dykema Lawyers Listed in The Best Lawyers in America® 2027 and Best Lawyers “Ones to Watch”

Dykema, a leading national law firm, announced today that 214 of its attorneys, in multiple practice areas and markets, have been recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® 2027 guide and the Best…

8.13.26

Dykema Attorneys Recognized in Legal 500 U.S. City Elite Rankings Across Three Markets

Dykema, a leading national law firm, is pleased to announce that 14 of its attorneys have been recognized in the latest Legal 500 U.S. City Elite rankings across Chicago, Minneapolis, and Wisconsin.

8.21.25

210 Dykema Lawyers Listed in The Best Lawyers in America® 2026 and Best Lawyers “Ones to Watch”

Dykema, a leading national law firm, announced today that 210 of its attorneys, in multiple practice areas and markets, have been recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® 2026 guide and the Best…