Government & Public Policy

From zoning disputes to the federal tax code, public policy affects the commercial real estate sector far more than you may realize. For industry leaders, government and politics demand constant attention.

Government & Public Policy
Greenbaum unveils new practice group focused on state, federal incentives

Greenbaum, Rowe, Smith & Davis LLP has formed a new dedicated, multidisciplinary team focused on helping clients secure state and federal incentives programs, including the newly adopted New Jersey Economic Recovery Act of 2020.

Professional Services
DMR adds three new hires in business development, professional services

DMR Architects has announced new hires in business development, planning and interior design, the latest additions to its growing team.

Government & Public Policy
NJAA announces promotions for membership, education staff

The New Jersey Apartment Association has made two promotions within its Monroe-based administrative team.

Professional Services
Lindabury announces new attorney for commercial real estate group

Lindabury, McCormick, Estabrook & Cooper PC has welcomed a new attorney to its commercial real estate group.

Government & Public Policy
New Jersey legalizes cannabis in long-awaited move with social justice, economic impacts

Adult use of cannabis is now legal in New Jersey, cementing a key piece of Gov. Phil Murphy’s agenda and paving the way for what could be an impactful industry for commercial real estate.

Residential & Mixed Use
Newark: Developer of 270-unit rental tower lands PILOT, plans groundbreaking this year

The developer of a 270-unit apartment tower in Newark is eyeing a groundbreaking later this year after city officials approved a 30-year tax abatement for the project.

Government & Public Policy
Greenbaum Rowe attorney tapped for newly created NJBA redevelopment counsel post

The New Jersey Builders Association has tapped a partner with Greenbaum, Rowe, Smith & Davis LLP for the newly created position of redevelopment counsel.

Professional Services
MSW announces new hires in litigation, land use groups

Murphy Schiller & Wilkes LLP has expanded its litigation and land use practice groups with its two latest additions.

People
Stro names new general counsel

The Stro Cos. has hired a veteran business and real estate lawyer as its new general counsel.

Retail
Jersey City plans $6.7 million overhaul of downtown pedestrian plaza

A nearly $7 million upgrade is coming to a key pedestrian plaza in downtown Jersey City, the latest in a series of streetscape improvements announced by local officials.