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February 2, 2012

Attack of the Zombie Clauses!

Zombie clause attacks are dangerous, and sometimes fatal to a real estate project. Your ability to prevent a zombie clause attack depends on you.

February 2, 2012

Plain and Simple: A Jobs Killer

When I was a kid the idea of robots replacing manpower (jobs) was raised as a coming attraction. Lest I date myself, the 1964-65 New York World’s Fair showcased beguiling futuristic lifestyle and business conveniences in pavilions, featuring various mechanized fancies including TV phones. At the same time we had the Jetsons’ robot maid and a decade or so later R2D2 from Star Wars, among many other pop culture representations.

February 2, 2012

Will a J.C. Penney Turnaround Work?

The retailer is plans a new strategy that will have items on sale at all times.

February 1, 2012

In Spite of Positive GDP Reading, Caution Still Justified

The pace of growth is unlikely to accelerate further in the short to midterm.

February 1, 2012

Awaiting the Winds of Change

Even the two tallest office towers in the biggest Midwest city face troubles brought about by a distressed market.