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June 15, 202622 min

Exploring California's Housing Project Entitlement Landscape

California's housing reforms have given developers new leverage, but they have not eliminated the legal and economic barriers to building homes. In this episode of "Real Estate Law Unlocked," West Coast Land Use and Environment attorney Kevin Ashe speaks with his fellow land use lawyers Daniel Golub and Ryan Leaderman about how state laws such as the Housing Accountability Act (HAA), Housing Element Law, State Density Bonus Law and builder's remedy have reshaped the entitlement landscape. They discuss the shift from years of discretionary local approvals and "creative groveling" to a more enforceable system, while noting that fees, construction costs, replacement housing requirements and continued opposition to ministerial approvals still slow production.

June 8, 202620 min

Soul of the City: How Ward 8 Built Washington, D.C.'s, Newest BID

A successful business improvement district (BID) requires more than a strong vision; it needs the right mix of market conditions, political support and community trust. Land use attorney Kyrus Freeman and Soul of the City BID Founder Monica Ray discuss the formation of Washington, D.C.'s, 13th BID, which serves the Congress Heights, Washington Highlands and Bellevue neighborhoods in Ward 8. Ms. Ray traces the evolution of the BID from initial efforts in 2014 through growth into what it is now, plus how it received the name "Soul of the City." In doing so, she highlights the practical challenges of BID formation, including property ownership patterns, boundary decisions, petition requirements and the sustained outreach needed to persuade owners to invest in the future of their neighborhoods. This episode provides an insider perspective on community reinvestment and economic development.

June 1, 20263 min

¿Es posible borrar su pasado online? Análisis legal

¿Es posible borrar su huella digital sin que el internet la converse? Edwin Cortés, socio, y Anna Catalina Pérez, abogada de derecho comercial, conversan sobre el llamado "derecho al olvido" y sus implicaciones legales en el entorno digital, explorando este aspecto del marco normativo colombiano que permite que los consumidores soliciten la eliminación o desindexación de contenidos en motores de búsqueda y páginas web cuando afectan la reputación o la privacidad de una persona. A lo largo de la conversación, explican cómo este concepto opera, detallan su desarrollo en otras jurisdicciones como la Unión Europea bajo el General Data Protection Regulation o GDPR, y comentan qué herramientas podrían existir en Colombia bajo la Ley 1581 para solicitar la eliminación o desindexación de ciertos contenidos.

May 28, 202629 min

Building and Scaling a Business Through Leadership, Adaptation and Delegation

What does it take to scale a founder-led business without losing focus, culture or momentum? In this episode of "The Innovation Imperative," Patrick Driscoll is joined by Partner Cliff DeGroot and Allie Persitz, an entrepreneur, operator and investor, for a candid conversation on building and scaling founder-led businesses. Drawing on her experience growing Dynamic Events and founding Hubb, Ms. Persitz describes how entrepreneurs can find product-market fit, hire for values alignment, delegate effectively and use data to guide growth and pivot strategy. The conversation also explores resilience through failure, the importance of adaptability during major market shifts and why strong legal and financial partners are critical to long-term success.

May 26, 202629 min

Venezuela Sanctions in Practice: What Financial Institutions Need to Know

Sanctions relief in Venezuela may create new opportunities, but it does not lessen the cost of compliance failures. In this episode of "Global Markets, Policy and Power," Partners Stephanie Connor and Andres Fernandez examine how the Office of Foreign Assets Control's (OFAC) 2026 Venezuela general licenses are operating in practice for companies and financial institutions, with a focus on due diligence, bank risk tolerance and the limits of what the authorizations permit. They underscore that even when transactions are authorized, institutions still need detailed documentation, updated risk assessments and a clear record of reasonable reliance. Sanctions remain in place, Foreign Terrorist Organization (FTO) designations still apply and enforcement exposure can escalate quickly.

May 26, 202618 min

U.S. Real Estate Tax Planning for Global Families

Tax structure at acquisition can determine whether a global family's U.S. real estate investment preserves value or creates avoidable exposure for years to come. Real Estate attorney Shawn Amuial joins Private Wealth Services and Tax attorneys Sean Tevel and Logan Gans to discuss how global families should structure U.S. real estate investments before closing. They stress that investors who buy first and seek tax advice later often find themselves facing costly – yet preventable – issues such as estate tax and Foreign Investment in Real Property Tax Act (FIRPTA) exposure coupled with state tax noncompliance. Proper planning, they add, turns on core facts such as residency, intended use, holding period and home jurisdiction treatment. For real estate lawyers, early coordination between transactional and tax counsel remains critical to protecting clients' assets and avoiding mistakes that are difficult to unwind.

May 20, 20263 min

Anatomía de un protocolo de familia

Los protocolos de familia son mucho más que un documento: Son una herramienta preventiva y estratégica para orientar la relación entre la familia y su empresa, anticiparse a tensiones y proteger el legado a largo plazo. Edwin Cortés, socio, y Diana Serrano, abogada corporativa, explican de manera clara y práctica la estructura típica de un protocolo, incluyendo órganos como la asamblea de familia, el consejo de familia, la oficina familiar y los fondos familiares, y cómo estos habilitan una sólida gobernanza. Además, abordan cláusulas menos comunes — pero cada vez más solicitadas — que contemplan planes de acción ante situaciones críticas como secuestros, robos u otras calamidades, reflejando un enfoque moderno, realista y accionable para las familias empresarias.

May 17, 202619 min

What's Changed in Venezuela and Where Things Are Headed

Venezuela's evolving geopolitical landscape presents both risks and opportunities for investors, but how can companies effectively assess them? In the debut episode of the "Global Markets, Policy and Power" podcast, Holland & Knight Chief International Officer George Mencio, Senior Policy Advisor Beth Viola and Partner Ambassador Nathan Sales examine the country's shifting political and economic environment following Nicolás Maduro's removal. The discussion explores what has materially changed, what remains uncertain and how U.S. policy, sanctions relief and diplomatic engagement are shaping Venezuela's next chapter. From energy and mining reforms to political transition and investment risk, the episode offers a practical, big-picture perspective on the developments businesses and investors should be watching closely.

May 13, 202637 min

Inside Florida's Angel Ecosystem: How Syndicates Strengthen Startup Communities

Florida's startup ecosystem depends on more than capital; it needs angel investors who can move quickly, share experience and help founders avoid mistakes early. In this episode of "The Innovation Imperative," Patrick Driscoll and Partner Edward Sarnowski speak with Timothy Cartwright about Tamiami Angel Funds, its member-led investment model and the role organized syndicates play in strengthening early-stage companies across the Sunshine State. Mr. Cartwright also details his career path from building and selling businesses in Chicago to moving to Florida, joining and leading the Gulf Coast Venture Forum, turning a volunteer network into what became Tamiami Angel Funds and co-founding Fifth Avenue Family Office.

May 12, 202615 min

The Legal Landscape of Housing and Transit Growth in West Hollywood

Growth initiatives throughout California municipalities demonstrate how local housing policy can change a city's map while also running up against statewide legislation. In this episode of "Real Estate Law Unlocked," Los Angeles land use attorney Ryan Leaderman speaks with West Hollywood Mayor John Heilman about housing density, housing affordability, transit expansion and the tension between state mandates and local planning. Heilman points to West Hollywood's early rent control ordinance, inclusionary housing programs and support for affordable housing development as ways the city focused on opportunity from its founding, then explains how the upcoming K line extension and Senate Bill (SB) 79 could reconfigure where new development goes. He also describes how California's density bonus law and Housing Accountability Act introduce beneficial tools for local governments while also resulting in unintended roadblocks. This conversation highlights how local leaders manage growth while balancing competing interests.