MIAMI—Attorney Manny Farach points to the battle over waterfront rights and two other land-related legal battles that shaped the industry in 2014.

IRVINE, CA—In this week's wrap-up of deals, Kalthia Group Hotels purchases the Quail Hollow Inn in Benson, AZ, becoming the first bidder to win a commercial real estate auction using the Auction.com iPad app.

PHOENIX—The Arizona Department of Child Safety leased 27,340 square feet at One MacDonaldCenter, 1 N. MacDonald Drive in Mesa. The Arizona Department of Child Safety leased the first, third, and fourth floors and now brings One MacDonald Center to 92% occupancy.

MINNEAPOLIS—Paul Hawkins will retire from UP in June and Stevens will assume a portion of his responsibilities.