Deals and Developments

5 Things I Learned in 50 Years of Legal Practice

What lessons can a 50-year veteran of law offer to young and seasoned attorneys alike? Dan Schairbaum [https://www.dykema.com/people/daniel-j-schairbaum.html], leader of Dykema’s Real Estate practice group, sits down with Carl Rashid to discuss key insights you only get from five decades in the legal world. Listen as Dan and Carl dive into the importance of gaining diverse experience, actively participating in community and bar associations, and mastering the art of client development and communication. From student prosecutor programs to the nuances of client relationships, this advice will be invaluable for attorneys at any stage of their career. Find more on Dan here [https://www.dykema.com/people/daniel-j-schairbaum.html]. To hear more episodes, visit DykemaPodcast.com [https://www.dykemapodcast.com/realestate], our YouTube page [https://www.youtube.com/@dykemalaw], or search “Deals and Developments” wherever you get your podcasts. Learn more about Dykema’s Real Estate practice group [https://www.dykema.com/services/practices/real-estate/index.html]. Follow Dykema on LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/company/dykema-gossett-pllc/].

Are forever chemicals changing the rules of land transactions?

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 [https://www.dykema.com/people/grant-p-gilezan.html], leader of Dykema’s Environmental practice group, sits down with Wayne Amber, Principal at Geosyntec Consultants [https://www.geosyntec.com/], to discuss the implications these hazardous substances may have for real estate due diligence strategies. --- Find more on Grant here [https://www.dykema.com/people/teresa-ereon-giltner.html]. Find more on Wayne and Geosyntec here [https://www.geosyntec.com/people/wayne-amber]. To hear more episodes, visit DykemaPodcast.com [https://www.dykemapodcast.com/realestate], our YouTube page [https://www.youtube.com/@dykemalaw], or search “Deals and Developments” wherever you get your podcasts. Learn more about Dykema’s Real Estate practice group [https://www.dykema.com/services/practices/real-estate/index.html]. Follow Dykema on LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/company/dykema-gossett-pllc/].

What do real estate investors need to know about the Corporate Transparency Act?

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 transparent. Find more on Teresa here [https://www.dykema.com/people/teresa-ereon-giltner.html]. Find more on Kacy here [https://www.dykema.com/people/kacy-d-cigarroa.html]. To hear more episodes, visit DykemaPodcast.com [https://www.dykemapodcast.com/realestate], our YouTube page [https://www.youtube.com/@dykemalaw], or search “Deals and Developments” wherever you get your podcasts. Learn more about Dykema’s Real Estate practice group [https://www.dykema.com/services/practices/real-estate/index.html]. Follow Dykema on LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/company/dykema-gossett-pllc/].

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 environment that has many borrowers feeling uneasy about how to navigate deals in the year ahead.  Dan Schairbaum [https://www.dykema.com/people/daniel-j-schairbaum.html], leader of Dykema’s Real Estate Practice Group, sits down with Dave Skaff, head of Old National Bank [https://www.oldnational.com/]’s commercial real estate division, to dust off the crystal ball and try to forecast what to expect from the Fed in the coming months, how it will affect dealmaking, and key lending trends you need to know about.  Find more on Dan here [https://www.dykema.com/people/daniel-j-schairbaum.html]. Find more on Dave and Old National here [https://www.oldnational.com/]. To hear more episodes, visit DykemaPodcast.com [https://www.dykemapodcast.com/realestate], our YouTube page [https://www.youtube.com/@dykemalaw], or search “Deals and Developments” wherever you get your podcasts. Learn more about Dykema’s Real Estate practice group [https://www.dykema.com/services/practices/real-estate/index.html]. Follow Dykema on LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/company/dykema-gossett-pllc/].

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 tedious process. How do you foster a collaborative culture? Navigate lease terms? Account for future growth? Bob Linton [https://www.dykema.com/people/robert-c-linton.html] sits down with Dykema Chief Operating Officer Paul Boken [https://www.dykema.com/people/paul-r-boken.html] to discuss the market trends, negotiation tactics, and strategic maneuvers our own firm leverages when deciding on a new office space. Find more on Bob here [https://www.dykema.com/people/robert-c-linton.html]. To hear more episodes, visit DykemaPodcast.com [https://www.dykemapodcast.com/realestate], our YouTube page [https://www.youtube.com/@dykemalaw], or search “Deals and Developments” wherever you get your podcasts. Learn more about Dykema’s Real Estate practice group [https://www.dykema.com/services/practices/real-estate/index.html]. Follow Dykema on LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/company/dykema-gossett-pllc/].