Buchalter: Real Estate Practice Shop Talk

Join Manny Fishman as he interviews Michael Katz and John Burns of Actio Corporate Asset Services in a discussion on how companies need to analyze their real estate holdings from a strategic and capital allocation perspective, and what forces are at play in 2026 in considering if your company’s real estate assets are what your business needs.

Join Manny Fishman in the second of two podcasts on Insurance for real estate professionals.  This podcast focuses on the claims process – what duty does the insurance carrier have at that point and how does the insurance company’s duty to defend differ from the insurance company’s duty to indemnify against an actual loss.  We also discuss the scope of an insurance company’s duty to select counsel...

Join Manny Fishman in a new Buchalter real estate group podcast on Insurance for real estate professionals.  This podcast focuses on the recent volatility in the insurance market and important coverages a business needs to consider. Manny Fishman is joined by Nick Bates, of Alliant Insurance Services, and Buchalter’s insurance lawyers, Jeanine M. Donohue, in San Francisco, and Ceci Miller, the co-...

On June 30, 2025, Governor Gavin Newsom signed into law a sweeping package of California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”) and housing-related reforms—calling them “groundbreaking and transformative” for California’s housing landscape. In this episode, host Manny Fishman is joined by Alicia Guerra, Northern California Chair of Buchalter’s Land Use and Entitlement Group, and Jason Brandman, Senior...

In this episode, Manny Fishman, Northern California Chair of the Real Estate Group at Buchalter, sits down with Marisa Rodriguez, CEO of the Union Square Alliance—San Francisco’s largest Community Benefit District (CBD). With 27 city blocks and $21 billion in assessed value, Union Square plays a vital role in the city’s economic and cultural landscape. Marissa shares how her legal background and s...

In this episode, Manny Fishman, Northern California Chair of the Real Estate Group at Buchalter, sits down with Lionel Bochurberg, a corporate partner in the firm’s San Diego office, and firm’s authority on the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA). They unpack the March 26, 2025 interim final rule that dramatically alters CTA compliance requirements—particularly the elimination of the need for many re...

Is your business prepared for increased immigration enforcement? The Trump administration's immigration enforcement policies have created a complex environment for businesses. Join host Manny Fishman and Buchalter law experts Daniel Silva and Kripa Upadhyay as they break down the current landscape and offer practical advice. Learn your rights, including the rights of Building staff, develop a prep...

Join our host, Manny Fishman and our guests Peter McGaw and John Epperson, distinguished environmental legal experts from Buchalter as they explore the impact on commercial real estate of two hazardous waste disposal laws: the California Hazardous Waste Control Act and the California Medical Waste Management Act.   In this podcast we unpack the complexities of these laws and discuss their direct i...

Join Manny Fishman as he interviews JLL Senior Director, Erik Hanson to discuss the changing environment for investors purchasing real estate in 2024 and 2025, including the debt markets, longer term hold periods and the impact of large near term debt maturities on transactions. Disclaimer: This communication is not intended to create or constitute, nor does it create or constitute, an attorney-cl...

Join us for Buchalter’s third annual installment of our dynamic energy podcast, hosted by Buchalter real estate chair for Northern California, Manny Fishman. Manny is joined by Jon Kendrick, an energy and real estate lawyer at Buchalter, and Gridium CEO, Tom Arnold.   The podcast focuses on the latest developments shaping the energy landscape, with discussions spotlighting the recent Federal appea...

Manny Fishman, Northern California Chair of the Buchalter law firm Real Estate Practice Group discusses recent legislative developments, regulatory trends and the ability of California’s electric grid to meet the demands for electric power with industry experts Tom Arnold, of Gridium, a San Francisco based energy software and consulting firm, and Jon Kendrick, an energy and real estate lawyer at B...

Join Manny Fishman, the head of Buchalter’ s Northern California real estate group as he speaks with Chris Tallerico, of Ross and Baruzzini, about the recent increase in cyber-attacks on U.S. infrastructure including commercial real estate companies and what every asset and property manager should do now to make sure their real estate portfolio is not subject to easy penetration and malware attack...

Energy usage in commercial buildings, as well as the push toward decarbonization and away from  reliance on fossil fuels and natural gas, will be a major focus in 2022 and the years ahead in commercial real estate. Local municipalities and State agencies are now enacting legislation in this area that will significantly impact the operation of commercial buildings.  Owners and property managers nee...

Join Manuel Fishman, a Buchalter shareholder and host of Buchalter's Real Estate podcast channel, as he discusses the changing role of property management in the operation of office buildings, with special guest, Michael Cashion, CBRE senior property manager in San Francisco. With close to 40 years’ experience, Mike’s views on the changes in property management and building operations offers a uni...

In one of the latest and most high-profile decisions from across the country relating to commercial tenants’ rent obligations during the COVID-19 pandemic, the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York rejected an attempt by The Gap, Inc. (“Gap”) to avoid paying rent and to terminate its lease based on a variety of legal theories and arising out of the governmental restric...

The rollout of new licensed frequencies for the transmission of voice and data – known as 5G, presents opportunity and challenges for commercial properties because of the transmission characteristics of the new spectrum. Building owners and managers need to consider the need for new distribution methods and cabling, including a wireless distribution antenna system (DAS) to carry the signals within...

The Economic Aid to Hard-Hit Small Businesses, Nonprofits, and Venues Act (Act), signed by the President on December 27, 2020, and subsequent guidance from Treasury Department and the Small Business Administration, have modified the Paycheck Protection Program in two significant ways.  First, the Act created a new Second Draw Loan category, enabling eligible businesses that had previously gotten a...

As the calendar changes to 2021, major California municipalities have taken decisive action in an attempt to ensure that commercial tenants continue to receive eviction protection and rent relief in the wake of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. These new policies extend or expand upon previous relief orders enacted by major California cities.  San Francisco recently updated its eviction moratorium or...

In this episode of the Real Estate Shop Talk Podcast, Insolvency and Financial Law Senior Counsel, Valerie Bantner Peo and Real Estate Partner, Manuel Fishman discuss the impact of the global pandemic on retail and restaurant businesses and what to expect in the future. Disclaimer: This communication is not intended to create or constitute, nor does it create or constitute, an attorney-client or a...

As the COVID-19 pandemic has progressed over the past several months, many building owners, property managers and their tenants have seen their businesses adversely impacted (through lost rent, business interruption or exposure to third party claims), and are evaluating whether they are entitled to coverage under their commercial general liability and property policies, and what steps they should...

As the commercial real estate sector continues to navigate the COVID-19 pandemic, Buchalter attorneys are actively working to provide our clients with information and guidance on re-opening protocols, including how to implement State and local public health guidelines and orders.  Join Manuel Fishman and John Epperson on this podcast as they discuss California and San Francisco directives on re-op...

COVID-19 is materially impacting the process of negotiating purchase and sale agreements and closing transactions.  Buyers and Sellers need to pay special attention to the logistical disruptions likely to affect the timely satisfaction of closing requirements.  Planning for delays and extensions of time to satisfy certain contract contingencies must also be considered.  Listen to Buchalter Real Es...

For Questions Contact: Manuel Fishman: 415.227.3504 or MFishman@buchalter.com Jonathan August: 415.227.3558 or JAugust@buchalter.com   Operating expenses are costs incurred by a landlord for the operation, management, maintenance, and repair of commercial properties. Many landlords have incurred, or are anticipating incurring, substantial costs in implementing operational and physical upgrades at...