The current commercial real estate market favors tenants and even in a tight market, smart landlords realize that the old philosophy of the landLORD and the tenANT doesn’t apply. Tenants shouldn’t count on the market or a landlord’s goodwill to protect their interests. To offer a legal advice piece providing ten crucial tips on leasing pitfalls and opportunities, Andrew Stern, a partner from the Boston office of Foley & Lardner, wrote “Tips for Creating a Confident Tenant,” which appeared in Banker & Tradesman on August 27, 2007.
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Foley Viewpoints
Florida AG Forms CHINA Unit Focused on Foreign Data Threats
Florida Attorney General (AG) James Uthmeier has announced the creation of a specialized task force dedicated to investigating and prosecuting foreign companies that misappropriate Floridians' personal data under existing Florida consumer protection and criminal statutes. The Consumer Harm from International Nefarious Actors (CHINA or the Unit) Prevention Unit will specifically focus on companies linked to “foreign adversaries,” including those with connections to the Chinese Communist Party (CCP).
March 27, 2026
Events
Smart AI Governance in 2026
As AI systems continue to expand in capability, autonomy, and organizational influence, many existing governance models are struggling to keep pace. This session will explore the current and near‑term landscape of AI regulation and governance as we move into 2026, with a focus on the shift from traditional model‑centric approaches to more complex agentic and system‑level AI deployments.
March 3, 2026
Manufacturing Industry Advisor
Connecticut Appellate Court Holds Gas Station Operators Are Not “Retailers” Under the Connecticut Petroleum Franchise Act
A recent decision from the Connecticut Appellate Court highlights how commission‑based fuel arrangements can limit franchise liability…