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6 Small Issues With Real Estate Documents That Can Turn Into Big Problems
Managing Partner Robert M. Steeg is a regular contributing columnist on real estate for Reuters Legal News and Westlaw Today. His article, “6 Small Issues With Real Estate Documents That … More»
Modernizing Real Estate Purchase Agreements for 2023 and Beyond
Managing Partner Robert M. Steeg is the author of an “Attorney Analysis” real estate column for Reuters Legal News. His article, “Modernizing real estate purchase agreements for 2023 and beyond,” was published … More»
Steeg Law Client Opening New Restaurant in Uptown New Orleans
In March, Francolini’s Italian Deli will open in Uptown. Tara Francolini, who has worked in New Orleans’s restaurant industry for years, is partnering with a local bakery to bring the … More»
Practical provisions for commercial leases in light of changing times
Managing Partner Robert M. Steeg is the author of an “Attorney Analysis” real estate column for Reuters Legal News. Their article, “Practical provisions for commercial leases in light of changing times,” was … More»
ICSC Panel on Retail Leasing, Finance and Small Business: Highlights
Following are the highlights from an expert panel on leasing, finance and small business presented by ICSC (formerly the International Council of Shopping Centers). Highlights from the Small Business Panelists Geoffrey … More»
Steeg Law: Recent Transactions and Cases
Steeg Law attorneys are known for being able to handle unique and difficult real estate issues for virtually any type of property and have been involved in precedent-setting business litigation … More»
Increased Flood Risk in Southeastern Louisiana: Consequences and Opportunities
A new study by the engineering firm Arup and the non-profit First Street Foundation contains important predictions about flooding that are of particular importance to real estate development in Southeastern … More»
Steeg Law: Recent Transactions and Cases
Steeg Law attorneys are known for being able to handle unique and difficult real estate issues for virtually any type of property and have been involved in precedent-setting business litigation … More»
2021 Real Estate Forecast Symposium Focuses on Pandemic Recovery and Climate
The 2021 Economic & Real Estate Symposium was recently held. The theme was “Rethinking Real Estate: Adapting to the Changing Dynamic in New Orleans and Louisiana,” and the presenters focused the … More»
2021 Louisiana Legislative Update: New Laws That Affect Your Business
The 2021 Louisiana Legislative Session convened on April 12, 2021 and closed on June 10, 2021. Important legislation from the fiscal session includes a number of bills directed to simplifying … More»
Be Careful What You Do in Addition to What You Sign: How Conduct Can Confirm an Agreement in the Absence of a Signature
In the recent case of Harp v. Bryan (consolidated with Wade v. Bryan and Lewis v. Bryan), decided by the Louisiana Court of Appeals for the First Circuit, it seems … More»
Changes and Trends in Real Estate Due to COVID-19
As it has in virtually every aspect of our lives, Covid-19 has drastically accelerated trends in the field of real estate that were emerging slowly before the pandemic, and has … More»
Legal Issues In Real Estate During Covid-19: A Q&A With Robert Steeg
Covid-19 has brought business changes and legal challenges to the field of real estate. In a Q&A with the editor of the firm’s newsletter, Steeg Law Firm co-managing partner Robert … More»
COVID-19: The Impact On Real Estate, Commercial Litigation And Title Insurance
The coronavirus is having an impact on the different legal subject areas that Steeg Law handles. To help keep our clients and friends informed on how COVID-19 could affect you … More»
Force Majeure In Today’s World
The legal concept of “force majeure” has vaulted from near-obscurity to intense scrutiny, all due to the novel coronavirus. Here is a general outline of how it applies to leases, … More»
Are Your Real Estate Documents Prepared for Hurricane Season?
Hurricane season begins on June 1. With reminders like Hurricanes Michael and Katrina fresh in our minds, many of us will begin to review steps for hurricane preparedness in our … More»
Lease or Own Property? Ensure You Have Legal Access to Public Roads
If you are purchasing or leasing property, or you are a lender making a loan to anyone who owns, is buying, or leases property, it is very important to make … More»
Belts and Suspenders for Landlords, but the Tenant Can Still Cause the Pants to Fall
In a recent case decided by the Louisiana Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit, which has jurisdiction over Jefferson Parish, Louisiana, a landlord put into its lease all of … More»
New Orleans CityBusiness Publishes Robert Steeg’s Article on Hurricane Preparedness for Commercial Real Estate Agreements
Managing partner, Robert M. Steeg, recently had an article, “Hurricane Preparedness for Commercial Real Estate Agreements,” published in New Orleans CityBusiness. As he covers in his piece, hurricane season begins … More»
Commercial Real Estate Lessons from Near Miss Hurricanes
By Robert Steeg Those of us in southeast Louisiana are well able to empathize and understand what Houston is going through after Hurricane Harvey. Our own near miss with Hurricane … More»
The Continuous Re-Invention of Retail Real Estate
By Robert M. Steeg Every week, we are bombarded with stories about the death – or at least the deterioration and restriction – of retail real estate. Shoppers are staying … More»
Robert Steeg Reports on Timely Issues in Commercial Leasing Today
Managing partner Robert Steeg recently attended the invitation-only Advanced Commercial Leasing Institute (ACLI) at Georgetown Law School. The annual ACLI program, which was held April 19-21, 2017, brings together 150 … More»
Property Owners, Managers and Landlords: Are You Exposed to Premises Liability for Third-Party Acts?
By Robert Steeg The following article “Are Your Clients Exposed to Premises Liability for Third-Party Criminal Acts? A Top-10 List to Reduce Risks” by Norman W. Gutmacher appeared in Probate & Property … More»
Landlords: Making Special Allowances for Tenants May Affect Your Right to Evict
Especially in cases where a relationship has developed between the landlord and tenant over a number of years, landlords often make allowances when it comes to accepting late payment of … More»
New Laws That Impact Your Business: 2015 Louisiana Legislative Update
By Elise Henry The 2015 Louisiana Legislative Session, which began on April 13, 2015 and closed on June 11, 2015, resulted in the House filing 847 bills and the Senate … More»
Steeg Law Recent Transactions: Helping Our Clients Make Business Happen
Recent transactions Steeg Law attorneys have handled. How can we help you make business happen? Obtained summary judgment in favor of owner of large tract of land in Plaquemines Parish … More»
Corporate Realty Publishes Third Annual Greater New Orleans Office Market Report
Corporate Realty, Inc. has just published their third annual Greater New Orleans Office Market Report, which lists basic occupancy and rental rate information for every non-medical office building greater than … More»
Recent Transactions: Helping Our Clients Make Business Happen
Recent transactions Steeg Law attorneys have handled. How can we help you make business happen? Served as local counsel for the buyer of an apartment complex in New Orleans Acted … More»
Steeg Law Recent Transactions: Helping Our Clients Make Business Happen
Recent transactions Steeg Law attorneys have handled. How can we help you make business happen? Obtained summary judgment confirming client’s ownership of large tract of land in Plaquemines Parish against … More»
Robert M. Steeg Interviewed for article, “Tips to Negotiate a Favorable Lease for Your Business”
Managing Partner, Robert M. Steeg, was recently interviewed for an article, “Tips to Negotiate a Favorable Lease for Your Business, that was published on LowesForPros,” Lowes’ website that provides the … More»
The Unexpected Consequences of Memorandum of Lease for Landlords and Tenants
By Robert M. Steeg According to Managing Partner, Robert M. Steeg, whether you are a landlord or a tenant, the recordation of a Memorandum of Lease has very significant consequences … More»
Tenants and Bankruptcy – Steps a Commercial Landlord Should Take
With Tenants Increasingly Filing for Bankruptcy, There are Steps a Commercial Landlord Can and Should Take Under the current economic conditions, commercial landlords are finding with increasing regularity that tenants … More»