Deals and Developments

With over 15,000 known compounds, the growing ubiquity of PFAS—the so-called “forever chemicals”—presents regulators with the daunting task of translating a loosely understood set of chemicals into guidance for the protection of human health.

Grant Gilezan, leader of Dykema’s Environmental practice group, sits down with Wayne Amber, Principal at Geosyntec Consultants, to discuss the implications these hazardous substances may have f...

In real estate, complex ownership structures have long been a part of the game. But the introduction of the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA) earlier this year has presented a new set of potential challenges and opportunities. Teresa Ereon Giltner and Kacy Cigarroa discuss what investors need to understand about the CTA, how it applies to them, and how to navigate its complexities to ensure their holdings remain compliant and transp...

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 environment that has many borrowers feeling uneasy about how to navigate deals in the year ahead. 

Dan Schairbaum, leader of Dykema’s Real Estate Practice Group, sits down with Dave Skaff, head of Old National Bank’s commercial real estate...

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 tedious process. How do you foster a collaborative culture? Navigate lease terms? Account for future growth?

Bob Linton sits down with Dykema Chief Operating Officer Paul Boken to discuss the market trends, negotiation tactics, and strategic ...

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 options for those less fortunate. Rochelle Lento and Jarrod Smith, leaders of Dykema’s Affordable Housing and Public Finance groups, respectively, discuss how their practices intersect to create solutions that funnel money into subsidize...

In the Lone Star State, owning the surface doesn't mean owning everything underground. Mineral rights can belong to someone else, granting them access and potentially disrupting your development plans. Teresa Ereon Giltner and Megan Knell sit down to discuss how to navigate this complex legal landscape.

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More than three years later, the pandemic continues to have a lasting impact on the commercial real estate market. Despite attempts from employers to get their staff back in the office, downtowns across the country are full of vacant office spaces, putting a huge stress on local economies as well. On this episode of Deals and Developments, Robert Linton and Liz Darke of Dykema’s Real Estate practice group sit down with Farzin Paran...

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 Kurtzon and Michael Rothstein of Dykema’s Real Estate Practice group sit down with David Patchin of Fifth Third Bank to share insights on how to navigate this uncertainty and what the industry is doing to help get projects off the groun...

When a vacant, blighted, contaminated, or otherwise challenged property is redeveloped, it becomes more valuable–but where does this funding come from? In many cases, developers initiate a Tax Increment Financing (TIF) structure. Dykema’s Teresa Ereon Giltner sits down with Emily Blaylock, President and Owner of Untamed Equity, to discuss how TIFs work, when they’re used, and the benefits they have for municipalities, developers, a...

Interest rates are rising, post-pandemic investments are cooling, and the future of the office is still unclear. The commercial real estate sector is facing plenty of big questions, and answering these questions means navigating its complex legal landscape.

Introducing Deals and Developments: a real estate podcast from the Dykema law firm. Join us as we dive into the latest legal trends and topics shaping the future of commercial re...