Endorsed by the Real Property, Probate and Trust Law Section of the State Bar of Wisconsin

Build on your knowledge

In March 2023, more than 150 residents were displaced from an affordable housing complex in Milwaukee after the Department of Natural Resources found unacceptable levels of trichloroethylene (TCE) in the building.¹ Just a few months later, public health officials issued an emergency order for an apartment complex in Glendale after discovering TCE levels 10 times higher than what is considered acceptable.² What went wrong? Could these scenarios have been avoided?

From environmental toxins to the repeal of personal property tax, there’s no shortage of hot topics in the world of commercial real estate today. Stay on top of current and evolving trends impacting buyers, sellers, landlords, and tenants with the 20th Annual Commercial Real Estate Update.

Experienced practitioners will provide insights on:

• Best practices for building on sites with potential vapor contamination
• What to do if a human burial space is found on a property site
• Options for landlords and tenants when municipalities implement new taxes

Office space

With the shift to remote and hybrid work, downtown areas across the country that were once bustling with office workers are now left with empty or partially vacant office buildings.³ Explore new solutions for clients with large office portfolios.

You’ll also hear perspectives from title company representatives on a wide range of issues including e-notaries, remote closing, deeds in lieu, wire fraud, and phishing scams.

The 20th Annual Commercial Real Estate Update offers the guidance you need to build a stronger commercial real estate practice.

¹"Where are these people going to go?": Developer sued after Milwaukee apartment residents evacuated over toxic fumes

²Glendale apartments evacuated for elevated levels of TCE

³A lot of offices are still empty - and it's becoming a major risk for the economy

Endorsed by the Real Property, Probate and Trust Law Section of the State Bar of Wisconsin

Build on your knowledge

In March 2023, more than 150 residents were displaced from an affordable housing complex in Milwaukee after the Department of Natural Resources found unacceptable levels of trichloroethylene (TCE) in the building.¹ Just a few months later, public health officials issued an emergency order for an apartment complex in Glendale after discovering TCE levels 10 times higher than what is considered acceptable.² What went wrong? Could these scenarios have been avoided?

From environmental toxins to the repeal of personal property tax, there’s no shortage of hot topics in the world of commercial real estate today. Stay on top of current and evolving trends impacting buyers, sellers, landlords, and tenants with the 20th Annual Commercial Real Estate Update.

Experienced practitioners will provide insights on:

• Best practices for building on sites with potential vapor contamination
• What to do if a human burial space is found on a property site
• Options for landlords and tenants when municipalities implement new taxes