2020 Bernard O. Dow Leasing Institute eConference

Office Sector - Demand, Density and Flex Space - Systemic Change or a Return to Yesterday? (Dec 2020)

Review of both the tenants and building owners perspective of “return to work”. The healthful and highly productive workspace has always been a focus and this year’s challenges are an important part of the journey; while there’s not one silver bullet hear about a number of short and long term approaches that will have global validity in the future.

Originally presented: Nov 2020 Leasing Institute

Frank Z. Ruttenberg, Haynes and Boone, LLP - San Antonio, TX
Rives Taylor, Gensler - Houston, TX

Updates and Insights into the Retail Sector (Dec 2020)

Originally presented: Nov 2020 Leasing Institute

Frank Z. Ruttenberg, Haynes and Boone, LLP - San Antonio, TX
Steve Williamson, Transwestern - Dallas, TX

The Retailization of Healthcare (Dec 2020)

Changes in the healthcare industry have dramatically altered the delivery of healthcare services and the real estate in which those services are provided. Examine the effects of the “retailization” of healthcare (or “medtail” as it is becoming known) on leases, as more medical uses continue their migration to more traditional retail settings. 

Originally presented: Nov 2020 Leasing Institute

T. Andrew Dow, Winstead PC - Dallas, TX
Ashlee E Ross, University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center - Houston, TX

Industrial Warehouse Sector - Distribution Systems and E- Commerce (Dec 2020)

Hear the latest on Covid-19’s impact on the supply chain and industrial sector.

Originally presented: Nov 2020 Leasing Institute

Grant Grubich, Winstead PC - Dallas, TX
Sarah Z. Ozanne, Stream Realty - Dallas, TX

Drafting Considerations for Occurrence Based Loss of Use (Dec 2020)

Prior to the COVID-19 outbreak, Landlords and Tenants paid little attention to force majeure and related clauses within commercial lease agreements – often viewing such provisions as “boilerplate” in nature. This presentation will contain a discussion and examples of drafting techniques for both Landlords and Tenants to employ when navigating the negotiation of these provisions in the future.

Originally presented: Nov 2020 Leasing Institute

Eric Alexander Johnston, McGinnis Lochridge - Austin, TX
Sophia Makris, McGinnis Lochridge LLP - Austin, TX

Lease Triage Strategies During the Pandemic (Dec 2020)

Diagnosing vulnerable lease provisions, lease amendment therapies, and legal remedies for default.

Originally presented: Nov 2020 Leasing Institute

Thomas M. Whelan, McGuire, Craddock & Strother, P.C. - Dallas, TX

Business Interruption Insurance and Related Coverages in a Pandemic (Dec 2020)

A discussion of the critical policy language and variations regarding coverage for business loss in the pandemic. Including an update on reported judicial decisions regarding coverage or not for business interruption, lost rental value, civil authority orders, and others. Noting special considerations involving real estate owners, operators and managers.

Originally presented: Nov 2020 Leasing Institute

Michael W. Huddleston, Munsch Hardt Kopf & Harr, P.C. - Dallas, TX

Trends in Commercial Real Estate Lending (Dec 2020)

Common issues lenders and borrowers are navigating on new loan transactions, loan modifications and work-outs during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Originally presented: Nov 2020 Leasing Institute

Seth Eaton, Winstead PC - Dallas, TX

Legal Issues Related to COVID-19 Entry and Creating a Clean and Safe Work Environment (Dec 2020)

This presentation will focus on the legal requirements for providing a safe workplace re-entry for your employees while we navigate the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.  The speaker will focus on applicable laws to be mindful of as well as typical leasing provisions that may also apply.

Originally presented: Nov 2020 Leasing Institute

Anthony J. Barbieri, Kessler Collins - Dallas, TX
Julie Young, Crescent Real Estate - Dallas, TX
John Zogg, Crescent Real Estate - Fort Worth, TX

The Health of a Building—What is the Landlords Responsibility Concerning the Operation and Health of Tenants? (Dec 2020)

A review of commercial landlord obligations and potential liability in Texas with regards to infectious diseases and contaminants.

Originally presented: Nov 2020 Leasing Institute

Cathleen C. Slack, Rigby Slack - Austin, TX

Rent Relief in the Time of Pandemic (Dec 2020)

The unprecedented economic pressures brought about by the COVID-19 pandemic have forced tenants to seek rent relief from their landlords, both for the immediate circumstance and for future pandemics.  We will discuss the rent relief alternatives being negotiated between tenants and landlords as well as the range of issues involved and provide practical advice on how to navigate this novel environment.

Originally presented: Nov 2020 Leasing Institute

Michael K. Kuhn, Jackson Walker LLP - Houston, TX
Kati Orso, Jackson Walker LLP - Austin, TX