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Generative AI for Programmatic Leasing
Artificial Intelligence is being rapidly becoming a normal part of individuals’ professional and personal lives. In the legal industry, generative AI (“GenAI”) is being frequently discussed, with countless articles discussing its impacts, benefits, and implementation.[1] But what are the practical implications and uses of GenAI in retail leasing? GenAI has evolved from casual chatbots into sophisticated tools capable of automating a wide variety of processes.
Hunton Retail Law Resource
Artificial Intelligence is being rapidly becoming a normal part of individuals’ professional and personal lives. In the legal industry, generative AI (“GenAI”) is being frequently discussed, with countless articles discussing its impacts, benefits, and implementation.[1] But what are the practical implications and uses of GenAI in retail leasing? GenAI has evolved from casual chatbots into sophisticated tools capable of automating a wide variety of processes.
Hunton Retail Law Resource
For decades, radius restrictions have been a staple of retail leasing. Traditionally, these provisions have served two related purposes. Shopping center landlords often require tenants to refrain from operating another store within a specified geographic area in order to protect sales and traffic at the leased location.
Hunton Retail Law Resource
The post-COVID real estate market has seen a surge in luxury gyms and fitness spaces. Members are willing to shell out several hundred dollars a month for memberships at popular high-end fitness chains. These modern luxury gyms offer more than just workout spaces. Many offer holistic lifestyle services such as spas, hair salons, social amenities, co-working spaces, and daycare. These luxury gyms are gaining larger footprints and emerging as a unique retail asset.
Otter.ai Faces Lawsuit Over Artificial Intelligence Meeting Recor
On August 15, 2025, notetaker app Otter.ai, Inc.
FDA Final Guidance on PCCP: Streamlining FDA Approval for AI-Enabled Medical Devices
As the federal agency tasked with regulating medical devices, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regularly releases guidance to inform medical device manufacturers how to best achieve FDA approval. The topics in these documents often reflect the agency’s proactive approach toward emerging issues in the medical device space, including cybersecurity and computational modeling.
Privacy Tip #457 – Whistleblower Alleges DOGE Copied Social Security Data of 548 Million Americans to Cloud Server
On August 26, 2025, Charles Borges, the chief data officer at the Social Security Administration, filed a whistleblower disclosure, submitted by the Government Accountability Project that confirmed our fears.
Tariffs on Steel and Aluminum Drive Up Commercial Real Estate Con
This year has seen a renewed focus on tariffs, especially on construction materials such as steel and aluminum. In February, the current administration imposed a 25% tariff on steel and aluminum imports.[1] In June, the administration increased the steel and aluminum tariffs to 50%,[2] and on August 18th, expanded the tariffs to include over 400 additional product categories[3].
The Impact of Tariffs on the Commercial Real Estate Market
This year has seen a renewed focus on tariffs, especially on construction materials such as steel and aluminum. In February, the current administration imposed a 25% tariff on steel and aluminum imports.[1] In June, the administration increased the steel and aluminum tariffs to 50%,[2] and on August 18th, expanded the tariffs to include over 400 additional product categories[3].
Supporting Local Retail in a Time of Local Restrictions
In light of the various restrictions on retail businesses being issued nationwide in an effort to slow the spread of COVID-19—such as the “safer at home” orders issued in Los Angeles County and throughout California last week—one Southern California city is taking action to support local businesses, while continuing to push compliance with the new legal restrictions.
High-Level Leasing Considerations for Marijuana-Related Businesses
As marijuana sales become increasingly legal in many states across the US, a growing number of commercial property owners will be faced with the decision of whether to lease their space to a marijuana-related business. There are many factors that potential landlords and tenants must keep in mind, not the least of which is federal law. Under federal law, the use, possession, sale or processing of marijuana is illegal.
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