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Real Estate Basics: Negotiating & Structuring Commercial Leases & Subleases

By Kimberly M.W. Gilpin -- vice president, assistant general counsel, The Finish Line, Inc.; Angela L. Humphreys -- general counsel, Investco Financial Corporation; Carol D. Miller -- general counsel, Restaurants Unlimited

902 - Real Estate Basics: Negotiating & Structuring Commercial Leases & Subleases

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Negotiating Contracts of Sale for Commercial Real Estate

By Bruce L. Boruszak
Executive Vice President and General Counsel
Pine Tree Commercial Realty, LLC
Pamela Brown
Corporate Counsel
Allstate Insurance Company
Theodore Einhorn
General Counsel
The NRP Group LLC

This session will address alternative resolutions and provisions from a seller and buyer’s prospective in negotiating a contract of sale for an office building or other commercial real estate. Issues may include payment of closing costs, title, representations and survival provisions, remedies for default, adjustments and closing deliveries. They may also include estoppel certificates, due diligence, casualty provisions, mortgage assumption provisions and interim leasing issues and buyer’s approval rights during the contract period. The material will be presented in a simulated cross-fire challenge, and panelists will be assigned to advocate for either the buyer or seller.

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Guide to Handling Contract Negotiations for IT Technology License, Employment Agreements and Commercial Leasing Contracts (United States)

By Arent Fox LLP

In this ACC guide (InfoPAK) for advanced practitioners with a basic understanding of technology agreements, employment agreements, and commercial lease agreements, learn practical tips for addressing important issues that frequently arise in these areas, and gain critical guidance and necessary best practices designed to help businesses achieve their commercial goals.

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Tendered is the Contract: Nuances of EU Land Development

By James Thomson and Matthew Hall

In the European Union, public procurement law is characterized by a myriad of idiosyncrasies and gray areas that should be closely analyzed before delving too deeply into any land development agreement. If deemed a public works contract, it may be subject to a compulsory tendering process, even if the local developer has assured you otherwise. Read this article to avoid rash decision-making that could potentially give your competitors the upper hand.

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Rent: Just One Side of a Commercial Lease Agreement

By Elliot Miller and Tyrone L. Lufman

As a tenant or a landlord entering into a commercial lease agreement, are you confident enough to negotiate the best possible lease? Overlooking any number of provisions could result in an unnecessary, long-term legal dispute. Learn the basics of commercial lease negotiations, other than just what you are paying in rent.