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2.06.23

Ed Weil Authors Crain's Chicago Business Op-Ed on How Chicago's Growing Tech Sector May be the Answer to Loop Office Glut

Ed Weil authored the Crain's Chicago Business op-ed, "Opinion: Chicago's growing tech sector may be the answer to Loop office glut."

3.18.21

5 Things I Wish Someone Told Me When I First Became An Attorney

Michael Wippler, Los Angeles-based member of Dykema’s Executive Board and the firm’s Business Litigation practice group, was interviewed by Authority Magazine in the article, “Attorney Michael Wippler…

11.01.20

Knowing Your Zoning Appeal Deadlines Could be the Difference Between Development and Disappointment

Michael R. Vogt, Bloomfield Hills-based Member in Dykema’s Real Estate Group, authored the State Bare of Michigan Real Property Law Section e-Newsletter article, “Knowing Your Zoning Appeal Deadlines…

1.31.24

Appeals of Classification of Cannabis Growing Real Property – Opportunity for Tax Savings

If you are interested in appealing your property classification, please contact Carl Rashid, Mark Magyar, Lance Boldrey, or John Fraser. Continue Reading

3.08.22

The California Supreme Court Rules that Lenders Have No General Tort Duty to Process, Review, and Respond to a Borrower’s Application for a Loan Modification

Yesterday, in Sheen v. Wells Fargo (S258019), the California Supreme Court resolved an important issue for the mortgage servicing industry. The court unanimously held that lenders owe no tort duty to…

2.25.22

Mining the Metaverse: Prospecting the Virtual Real Estate Boom and Implications For Lenders

If Mark Zuckerberg is to be believed, the Metaverse is the next step in our digital evolution, a  virtual reality space where users can interact with a computer-generated environment and socialize…

7.17.18

The Future of Home Loans: eNotes and eMortgages

Please join Dykema for a discussion on digital mortgage loans, including the current state of industry use of eNote and eMortgages and an analysis of where originators, warehouse lenders, investors…

11.29.18

Opportunity Zones – Detroit

The new Opportunity Zones incentive is the hottest topic in the real estate and investing industries right now. Join a panel of experts from Dykema and Plante Moran as they discuss this new program,…

11.27.18

Opportunity Zones – Chicago

The new Opportunity Zones incentive is the hottest topic in the real estate and investing industries right now. Join a panel of experts from Dykema and Plante Moran as they discuss this new program,…

4.14.22

2022 Real and Personal Property Tax Appeals

The 2022 tax assessment of real and personal property have been determined by the local Assessor and a Notice of Assessment was issued and mailed to property owners. Property owners should make sure…

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…

12.24.21

Green Gold: Hands Off My Trees

Often developers faced with restrictive tree or woodland ordinances suffer a meaningful economic impact as the cost and delay of challenging such ordinances can be prohibitive. However, a recent…

3.07.24

When will interest rates finally cool off? Here’s what one commercial lender predicts for 2024.

The historically low interest rates of the early pandemic years are firmly in the rearview mirror. The Fed’s decision to raise rates a whopping 11 times between 2022 and 2023 has created a lending…

2.29.24

How does a national law firm decide where to open a new office?

Whether you’re a multinational corporation looking to attract talent, or a startup who just wants a space to host clients, deciding when, where, and how to open an office is a meticulous, often…

2.22.24

Where does the money for affordable housing come from?

How do you bridge the gap between development costs and what low-income renters can afford? Among other sources, public funding efforts play a big role in ensuring access to safe and stable housing…

10.04.23

"Marijuana plants thrive in Michigan soil. But is it agriculture?"

Carl Rashid and Mark Magyar were both quoted in MLive.

1.02.23

Kyle Hauberg Quoted in Law360 Article Identifying 2022 Real Estate Trends

Between rising interest rates and recession fears, real estate investments dropped off significantly in the second half of 2022. Kyle Hauberg provided context for investors looking to navigate this…

8.11.22

Rochelle Lento Discusses Affordable Housing Requirements for Detroit Project in Crain's Detroit Business

Rochelle Lento was quoted in the Crain's Detroit Business article, "Gilbert's affordable housing pact for Hudson's site tax break comes with a big asterisk."

3.25.24

Real Estate Attorney Benjamin E. Bayram Joins Dykema’s Bloomfield Hills Office

Dykema announced the addition of Benjamin Bayram as a Senior Counsel in its Real Estate Practice Group resident in the firm’s Bloomfield Hills office. 

3.21.24

13 Dykema Attorneys Named 2024 Rising Stars by Texas Super Lawyers

Dykema, a leading national law firm, announced today that 13 of its Texas-based attorneys have been named 2024 Rising Stars by Super Lawyers Magazine.

3.12.24

Dykema Secures Reversal and Remand for Housing Investor as Fifth Circuit Overturns Jury Decision in High-Stakes Real Estate Dispute

The United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit reversed and remanded judgment in the appeal of Clapper et al. v. American Realty Investors Inc. et al. Dykema had appealed the jury decision…

4.01.17

Guaranties in Real Estate Loan Transactions

Michael Kurtzon, Chicago-based member of Dykema’s Real Estate Practice Group, has written the chapter “Guaranties in Real Estate Loan Transactions” for the 2017 PLI Plus edition of Commercial Real…

9.14.23

Corporate Transparency Act Overview and Issues

Jeff Gifford will present to a local San Antonio Real Estate Discussion Group about the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA) on September 14, 2023. Gifford will break down the CTA and discuss the rules…

6.24.23

From Novice to Negotiator: Conquering Commercial Real Estate Purchase Agreements

Samuel Kilberg will serve as a featured presenter at the Michigan State Bar’s Young Lawyer’s Summit on Saturday, June 24, 2023. 

3.09.23

Samuel Kilberg to Present in State Bar of Michigan Real Property Program

Samuel Kilberg will present the session, “Renewable Energy Developments,” at the State Bar of Michigan Real Property Law Section’s program, “Surfing the Legal Landscape,” taking place on March 9-11,…

1.11.24

SBM Cannabis Law Section Webinar on Property Classification

Mark Magyar and Carl Rashid served as featured presenters for "State Bar of Michigan (SBM) Cannabis Law Section Webinar on Property Classification," which took place on January 11, 2024.

3.24.22

Homeward Bound – Affordable Housing

Dykema’s Rochelle Lento joined a panel discussion in the State Bar of Michigan’s Real Property Law Section’s virtual program, “Homeward Bound – Affordable Housing,” on March 24, 2022. The panel of…

3.02.21

Insider Lease Agreements, Financial Poise “Fairness Issues in Real Estate-Based Bankruptcies” Webinar Series

Jonathan Aberman, Chicago-based member of Dykema’s Bankruptcy, Insolvency & Creditors’ Rights Practice Group, will serve as a featured speaker in Financial Poise’s webinar, “Insider Lease Agreements,”…