News and Insights

3.26.20

Leasing Considerations During COVID-19 Pandemic

The COVID-19 pandemic is having a wide-ranging impact on the U.S. real estate industry, particularly on the relationship between landlords and tenants. In order to better understand impending risks,…

10.11.13

Impact of Government Shutdown on Leases with the U.S. General Services Administration

Effective October 1, 2013, the U.S. Government shut down. Of particular concern to professionals in the leasing and property management field is the impact of this shutdown on leases with the U.S.…

9.13.13

Recent Development Regarding Triple-Net Pass-Through Estimates in Commercial Leases

In a recent unpublished decision, Thrifty Payless, Inc. v. The Americana at Brand, LLC, the California Court of Appeal for the Second District held that a landlord may be held liable for…

2.29.24

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…

11.29.23

What are we going to do with all this empty office space?

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…

5.11.21

Robert Linton Discusses the Flexible Office Space Market in GlobeSt.com

Robert Linton, Chicago-based Member and Leader of Dykema’s Real Estate Practice Group, was quoted in the GlobeSt.com article, “An Oversaturated Flex Space Market Could Easily Deflate.”

3.30.20

Bob Linton and Mark Silverman Examine Effects of COVID-19 on Real Estate Markets in REJournals

Bob Linton and Mark Silverman, members based in Dykema’s Chicago office, were quoted in the REJournals article, “COVID-19 and the industrial sector: Predicting changes at the micro and macro scales.”

4.24.14

Corporate Finance, Real Estate Groups Host Invited Guests at 2014 Bricks and Ivy Ball

Several Chicago-based Dykema lawyers—including Debbie Clark (member, Corporate Finance),  Bob Linton (leader of the Firm's Real Estate practice), Mike Kurtzon (member, Real Estate) and Mark Weisbard…

8.15.24

216 Dykema Lawyers Listed in The Best Lawyers in America® 2025 and Best Lawyers “Ones to Watch”

Dykema, a leading national law firm, announced today that 216 of its attorneys, in multiple practice areas and markets, have been recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® 2025 guide and the Best…

1.25.24

12 Dykema Attorneys Listed as 2024 Illinois Super Lawyers and Rising Stars

Dykema, a leading national law firm, announced today that 10 attorneys from the firm’s Chicago office, and from multiple practice areas, were named to the 2024 Super Lawyers list by Illinois Super…

8.17.23

194 Dykema Lawyers Listed in The Best Lawyers in America® 2024 and Best Lawyers “Ones to Watch”

Dykema, a leading national law firm, announced today that 194 of its attorneys, in multiple practice areas and markets, have been recognized in The Best Lawyers in America© 2024 guide and the Best…