New funds for small commercial property target self managed super

Non-bank lender Thinktank is targeting the self-managed super sector with two new trusts that give them an exposure to small-scale commercial assets that generally have performed better in distressed times than larger-scale properties. Thinktank's move reflects the resurgent interest in mortgage-backed funds, which dwindled after hitting problems during the global financial crisis. Foreclosure News

New Nevada Laws Governing Commercial Foreclosure and Receivership

With the financial crisis still in mind and the potential “wall of maturities” perpetually on the horizon, the Nevada Legislature has enacted two bills addressing commercial real property foreclosure and commercial real property receiverships. Turning first to commercial foreclosures, the Nevada Legislature previously enacted legislation requiring foreclosing lenders to provide an affidavit of authority indicating […]

Lex Machina adds commercial analytics

Law analytics platform Lex Machina has expanded its coverage to include commercial litigation. On Tuesday, the company announced that it has added more than 62,000 commercial cases filed since 2009, many in the realm of federal contract claims and business torts. The commercial module will allow users to forecast how much time it would take […]

The Uniform Commercial Real Estate Receivership Act (Part 2) – …

This post explores those provisions in more detail, including examining the purposes and public policy objectives behind receiver sales, and potential conflicts with California's One Action rule and anti-deficiency framework. With court approval, a receiver may transfer receivership property other than in the ordinary course of business by sale, lease, license, exchange, or other disposition. […]