BALTIMORE-The Hotel Employees and Restaurant Employees has launched an offensive against the developer of the proposed luxury hotel and condominium project after officials with L.I. Square Corp. refused to talk with HERE about allowing them to unionize workers on the building and operation of the project.

AUSTIN-The Kucera Co. has launched infrastructure construction for a mixed-use project while talks ensue with a hotel developer. The Spirit of Texas Drive will open up the project's 110 acres, situated near the Austin-Bergstrom International Airport.

LOS ANGELES-Although terms of the two-year sublease were not disclosed, industry sources estimate the deal to be worth more than $1.3 million. The transaction involves creative office space in West Los Angeles.

BOSTON-In yet another indication that the Downtown Crossing area is experiencing a revitalization, H&M, the Swedish-based retailer, opens a flagship store on 350 Washington Street here. The new store opens just as Millennium Place, the $500 million hotel complex here, is about to be completed.