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Scott Biel

Anticipating Risks in Franchise Leases

Attorney Scott Biel on why landlords must consider the relationship between franchisor and franchisee.

When CRE Sellers Are No Longer King

These “market” provisions may swing toward buyers, according to Stephen Toohill of Solomon Ward Seidenwurm & Smith LLP.

Scott Biel

Beware of Hidden Issues in Commercial Leases: Part II

Full disclosure of expenses can put landlords on a more level playing field, says Scott Biel of Solomon Ward Seidenwurm & Smith.

Scott Biel

Avoiding Surprise Tax Implications for Private Leasehold Interests

Investors or developers who are considering projects on publicly owned land should take heed of the lessons learned in a pivotal case involving Time Warner and Los Angeles County.

Is Adaptive Reuse the New Normal?

As governmental entities, financial institutions and capital partners increasingly embrace adaptive reuse, owners and developers have more alternatives to consider when embarking on these projects, according to Stephen Toohill, partner at Solomon Ward Seidenwurm & Smith LLP.