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Three Harvest Attorneys Honored by Best Lawyers 2025 Editions in San Diego, Los Angeles

Three Harvest LLP attorneys were recognized in the 2025 edition of Best Lawyers®.  Partner Fernando Landa and Partner & General Counsel Jamie Altman Buggy were listed in Best Lawyers in America® for Litigation – Real Estate in San Diego.  Associate …

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Navigating Legal and Business Issues with Existing REAs When Reimagining Retail Projects

Retail real estate owners continually need to modify their projects to meet the evolving needs of retail tenants and customers.  Among the most difficult challenges in reimagining or redeveloping retail...

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Commissions in Home Sales: New Options for Buyers & Their Realtors

In early July, the National Association of Realtors agreed to a settlement of a major class action lawsuit that changes some of the rules governing real estate commissions in residential...

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Harvest Attorneys Recognized by San Diego Business Journal in “Next Top 40 Business Leaders Under Forty 2024”

Jamie Altman Buggy, Partner & General Counsel Cheryl Nieman Brechlin, Senior Counsel The San Diego Business Journal recognized two Harvest LLP attorneys in the 2024 edition of "Next Top 40...

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Harvest GC Selected for GlobeSt.’s 2024 Women of Influence Awards

Jamie Altman Buggy, Partner & General Counsel Jamie Altman Buggy, Partner & General Counsel of Harvest LLP, has been named to GlobeSt.'s Women of Influence Class of 2024 in the...

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Brechlin Honored Among San Diego’s “40 Under 40” for 2024

Cheryl Nieman Brechlin, Senior Counsel Harvest LLP Senior Counsel Cheryl Nieman Brechlin has been named among San Diego's "40 Under 40" for 2024 by SD Metro Magazine. Now celebrating its...

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Three Harvest Partners Named 2024 CRE Visionaries by L.A. Times B2B Publishing

Eoin Gubbins, Partner David Levine, Partner Chris Rizza, Partner Harvest LLP partners Eoin Gubbins, David Levine, and Chris Rizza were honored among the "Commercial Real Estate Visionaries: Professional Service Providers"...

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Key Legal Considerations in Retail Leasing at Mixed-Use Residential Properties

Mixed-use properties pose unique legal challenges as different types of tenants often have divergent legal interests.  In mixed-use properties with retail and residential uses, landlords must ensure their leases provide...

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Navigating Evolving Parking Issues in Shopping Centers

Parking has long been a critical aspect of the shopping center experience, influencing consumer behavior, tenant satisfaction, and overall profitability. Parking allocation can be a contentious issue among tenants within...

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Sheetz v. El Dorado County: A Victory Against Overbearing Impact Fees 

On April 12, 2024, the U.S. Supreme Court handed down a landmark 9-0 decision in Sheetz v. County of El Dorado.  The justices unanimously ruled that certain development impact fees...

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San Diego Business Journal Honors Harvest LLP Partner as “Leader of Influence” in CRE

Fernando Landa, Partner Harvest LLP partner and co-founder Fernando Landa was selected as one of the San Diego Business Journal's "Leaders of Influence in Commercial Real Estate" for 2024.  The...

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Harvest Partner and GC Recognized Among “San Diego’s Top Attorneys”

Jamie Altman Buggy, Partner & General Counsel Harvest LLP partner and General Counsel Jamie Altman Buggy was recently named to "San Diego's Top Attorneys" for 2024 by SD Metro Magazine.  The annual list...

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Harvest Partners Named in San Diego Super Lawyers 2024

Fernando Landa, Partner Jamie Altman Buggy, Partner & General Counsel Harvest LLP partners Fernando Landa and Jamie Altman Buggy were named in the 2024 edition of San Diego Super Lawyers. ...

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Understanding FinCEN’s New Corporate Disclosure Requirements for 2024

Author's Note: On March 1, 2024, a federal district court in Alabama ruled the Corporate Transparency Act is unconstitutional. However, it is a limited ruling, and companies and persons that...

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US Supreme Court Decision May Reshape the Future of Development Impact Fees

Real estate developers across the United States are accustomed to paying fees to municipalities to offset the impacts of a development on the surrounding communities. Developers often take issue with...

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New California Real Estate Laws: What to Expect in 2024

The following is a brief overview of new California laws enacted in 2023 and taking effect in 2024 that impact the real estate industry. As it has in recent years,...

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Legal Considerations for ADU Sellers Under California’s New AB 1033 Law

In October 2023, California passed AB 1033, a measure that allows municipalities to permit Californians to subdivide and sell accessory dwelling units (“ADUs”) on residential lots. The purpose of the...

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Green Lease Provisions Can Benefit Both Landlords and Tenants

As more companies boost their sustainability initiatives, both landlords and tenants are increasingly looking to advance their environmental goals through special lease provisions.  “Green” provisions mandating environmentally friendly practices can...

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Battery Storage Tenants: Key Considerations for Landlords

Commercial landlords are seeing an increase in tenants storing lithium batteries and other types of batteries in their premises and buildings.  This is even more prevalent in states – like...

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Harvest Named in “Best Law Firms” 2024 Edition

LOS ANGELES (November 2, 2023) — Harvest LLP was recognized in the 2024 edition of Best Law Firms®, receiving a First-Tier ranking in San Diego for Real Estate Litigation.  It...

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Assumable Multifamily Loans: What Investors Need to Know

For those grappling with high borrowing rates, this strategy presents an intriguing alternative, observe Brandt Hollander and Lee Kaplan of Harvest LLP. With interest rates surging to historic highs and...

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New Regulatory Policy Statement Provides Guidance to Lenders and Borrowers for Navigating CRE Loan Workouts

On June 29, 2023, several banking regulators – including the Federal Reserve and the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation –adopted a new Policy Statement on Prudent Commercial Real Estate Loan Accommodations and Workouts. This...

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Three Harvest Attorneys Recognized by Best Lawyers 2024 Edition in San Diego, Los Angeles

Fernando Landa, Partner Jamie Altman Buggy, Partner & General Counsel Stephanie Sweat, Senior Counsel LOS ANGELES (August 17, 2023) — Three Harvest LLP attorneys were recognized in the 2024 edition...

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Ensuring the Enforceability of Letters of Credit in Cases of Tenant Bankruptcy and Lender Distress

Landlords have a few tools to secure a tenant's payment under a commercial lease – most notably, personal guarantees, security deposits and letters of credit.  Landlords should be aware that...

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Two Harvest Partners Named Among 2023 CRE Visionaries by L.A. Times B2B Publishing

Fernando Landa, Partner Michael Rivera, Partner Harvest LLP partners Fernando Landa and Michael Rivera were named among the "Commercial Real Estate Visionaries: Professional Service Providers" for 2023 by L.A. Times...

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Harvest Attorneys Landa and Sweat Honored in Super Lawyers 2023

Fernando Landa, Partner Stephanie Sweat, Senior Counsel Harvest LLP partner Fernando Landa and senior counsel Stephanie Sweat were recognized by Super Lawyers for 2023.  Landa was named to the 2023...

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New Regulations Promoting Conversion of Obsolete Office Buildings Create Opportunities for Developers

Across the country, office occupancy has remained stubbornly low following the Covid-19 pandemic, while at the same time, apartment rents have exploded to record highs.  This dual crisis has led...

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How and When to Provide Notice of an Insurance Claim

The early stages of an insurance claim are often the most critical.  Your phone rings – there was an accident at one of your properties, a bad environmental report came...

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Preparing Your Property Portfolio for a Possible Recession

While economists and pundits may disagree about the likelihood of a recession in 2023, it is important for real estate investors to take steps now to prepare their portfolios for...

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Los Angeles Eviction Moratorium Lifted: What Landlords Need to Know

In response to the COVID-19 crisis, the City of Los Angeles implemented a temporary eviction moratorium to protect residential and commercial tenants during a time of widespread economic hardship.  The...

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The Future of Transfer Taxes Approved by LA Voters in Question

It's called the "Mansion Tax," but commercial investors will feel it the most, according to attorney Lee Kaplan of Harvest LLP. The future of new real estate transfer taxes scheduled...

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Harvest Grows with New Partner, Associate and CFO

David Levine, Partner Steven Jeppson, CFO Julie Scher, Associate Harvest LLP, a growing premier commercial real estate law firm, announced three new team members: David Levine, Steven Jeppson and Julie...

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Hollander Honored in Third Edition of Connect CRE’s “Lawyers in Real Estate”

Harvest partner Brandt Hollander has been selected as a winner for Connect Commercial Real Estate's 2022 Annual Lawyers in Real Estate Awards. He was featured as one of 10 attorneys...

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Harvest Listed in “Best Law Firms” 2023

Harvest is honored to be included in the 13th edition of “Best Law Firms” by U.S. News & World Report and Best Lawyers® . The firm received a Tier 1 ranking in San Diego for Real...

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Time Kills All Deals

Most clients are familiar with the old adage "time kills all deals".  Given current market conditions and the fact that a number of pundits believe that we are potentially entering into...

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Cheryl Brechlin Nominated to “Inspirational Women Forum & Leadership Awards” for 2022

Harvest Senior Counsel Cheryl Nieman Brechlin was recognized as a nominee for the L.A. Times B2B Publishing's 2022 Inspirational Women Forum and Leadership Awards. The annual awards recognize and celebrate outstanding women from...

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Three Harvest Attorneys Recognized by Best Lawyers®

Congratulations to our Harvest attorneys for being recognized by Best Lawyers®! We are pleased to announce that Founding Partner Fernando Landa has been listed in The Best Lawyers in America® and that Cheryl Nieman Brechlin and Stephanie Sweat...

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David Alvarado Recognized Among “Commercial Real Estate Visionaries” for 2022

Harvest founding partner David Alvarado was named among the "Commercial Real Estate Visionaries: Professional Service Advisors" for 2022 by L.A. Times B2B Publishing. The annual awards highlight noteworthy senior-level executives...

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Cultivating Commercial Real Estate Success: Introducing Harvest

New Bicoastal Law Firm Focuses on Client Service, Talent and Technology to Serve Top-Tier Clients LOS ANGELES (May 24, 2022) – Harvest LLP, driven by the desire to help clients...

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