The Real Estate Professional's Guide to Handling Distressed
Properties and Failed or Troubled Construction Projects
On November 16th, John E. Osborn, PC lawyers Jack Osborn and Eric
Haas spoke before the Columbia Society of Real Estate Appraisers and
discussed issues from the lender's point of view and also from the
real property owner's point of view. Different perspectives on
buying and selling distressed assets and mortgage notes were also
examined.
Minimizing Exposure and Liability from the H1N1 Virus: Updated
Strategies for Property Managers, Building Owners, Landlords, and
Commercial Tenants
Daniel Crow participated on two panels, one in New York and
one in Philadelphia, with a team of experienced professionals
who discussed how the real estate industry can effectively deal with
this pandemic. They panel examined the medical issues and explained how this virus
differs from seasonal influenza, offered low-cost changes to HVAC
systems that can be implemented immediately and recommendationed for
long-term modifications, explored building practices and policies to
control the spread of the virus and protect employees, and discussed
legal strategies to minimize potential liability from tenants and
third parties.
John E. Osborn Addresses the University of South Carolina
On October 23, 2009 John Osborn returned to
his law school alma mater, the University of South Carolina, and
addressed the School of Hospitality, Retail and Sports Management.
His talk entitled "Game Changing Legal Trends In Hospitality, Retail
& Sports Management" examined current game changing legal trends
including: (1) Economic Downturns in the Hospitality, Retail and
Sports Industries; (2) Sustainability, Green Design and
Construction; (3) Trends, Strategies and Developments in Protecting
Guests and Properties: Hotels, Arenas, Stadiums, Retail and Mixed
Use Properties; and (4) The Biggest Legal Liability Concerns: Fan
Safety, Alcohol Consumption and Sexual Harassment.