NEW YORK CITY-The arrangement will enable Insignia's clients to dispose of their surplus and underperforming commercial real estate at up to full value. Properties are acquired for trade credits that can be used to buy media, goods and services.

SAN DIEGO-The county board of supervisors is considering a set of conditions that would have to be met in order for Indian tribes to secure liquor licenses at their casinos.

BOSTON-In the midst of relentless concerns surrounding the proposed convention center in South Boston some good news: more taxes and fees designated to partly fund the $800-million center are being collected than was originally anticipated.

HOUSTON-The owner of the 75-story, 1.7-million sf Chase Tower has secured a $125- million debt refinancing. It's just another Tom Melody of LJ Melody & Co. deal. In the past five years, he has completed $800 million in deals for CBD building owners.