As Newark’s office market grows, panelists see new strength in city’s long-held assets

Despite uncertainty about the broader office market, the local landscape in Newark is changing for the better, as corporations place a greater premium on culture, experiences and other assets that have long existed in the city alongside its connectivity and access to talent.

Remembering Marc Berson, ‘a first-class gentleman’ and a giant in business, philanthropy

Tributes have poured in for Marc E. Berson, the revered philanthropist, developer and business leader who died on Saturday, leaving a legacy of service and humility despite his vast success and influence, with a lasting impact from helping to revitalize his native Newark.

Genova Burns forms distressed asset task force amid uncertainty in lending, banking

Genova Burns LLC has launched a new task force to focus on distressed real estate assets, as clients navigate growing concerns around lending, banking and bankruptcy.

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Genova Burns represents a broad range of participants with a diverse class of asset types in the real-estate industry from local, regional and national developers, commercial lenders and financial institutions to property owners, landlords, tenants and borrowers. The core of our client base includes multifamily and mixed-use property owners and developers, private equity investors and joint ventures, national as well as local retail businesses, and owners and operators of office, industrial and retail properties, all having or seeking to establish a presence in the local marketplace.

Steady hands: How Genova Burns is helping real estate clients navigate rising rates, market shifts

Genova Burns, home to one of the state’s most prominent real estate practices, is as busy and as integral to the industry as it was before the pandemic and before the Federal Reserve began to raise interest rates last year. Increasingly, though, the Newark-based firm is helping clients either play defense or guide them through this period of uncertainty.

Cheaper by the dozens: N.J. Legislature considers bill proposing unlimited restricted liquor licenses for annual fee

The New Jersey Legislature is considering a bipartisan bill (S355/A3710) that establishes a restricted beer, wine and cider license that would allow restaurants, for a small annual fee, to sell certain alcoholic beverages to their patrons. In an effort to counteract the diminution in value of already-owned liquor licenses, the proposed bill provides tax credit under corporate business tax and gross income tax for loss in value to certain alcoholic beverage licenses. Despite this tax credit, there is sure to be a significant decrease in the value of already-owned liquor licenses. This loss in value is likely to in turn diminish the value of the properties underlying those licenses.

Defending against the rise of cyberattacks in real estate

The real estate industry has become a growing target for cyberattacks. Real estate transactions require valuable and sensitive information, including personal and financial details for buyers, sellers and real estate organizations.

Albanese closes $70 million land deal in Jersey City, eyes 670-unit apartment tower

A developer has acquired nearly two acres in Jersey City with plans to build 670 luxury apartments on the property, in a recently completed deal by Grid Real Estate.

Thought leaders in electric and autonomous vehicles consider New Jersey’s mobility future

Every day brings news about the market growth of electric vehicles. But before the conversion to fully electric, self-driving vehicles comes to fruition, New Jersey must provide the infrastructure for this coming transportation revolution to thrive.

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AT A GLANCE 494 Broad Street Newark, NJ 07102 www.genovaburns.com Year founded: 1989 Number of attorneys: 70 Number of attorneys involved in commercial real estate in New Jersey: 14 Areas of expertise in real estate: Commercial Real Estate and Redevelopment,…