Leasing to the federal government can offer stable income, but landlords who overlook the rules may face costly surprises. Real Estate attorney Jeff Calk and GSA Leasing & Federal Real Estate Team Leader Gordon Griffin explain the fundamentals of federal real estate leases and highlight the unique requirements that distinguish government tenants from traditional commercial occupants. Drawing on Mr. Griffin's experience advising landlords, developers and real estate investment trusts, they outline six key principles ranging from mandatory government lease forms to SAM.gov registration and termination rights, underscoring the realities of working with a tenant that cannot be evicted. The conversation offers a road map for landlords, investors and real estate professionals seeking to understand the risks, requirements and advantages of doing business with the federal government.

In maritime decarbonization, the winning technology is often the one that asks customers to change the least. In this episode of "The Innovation Imperative," Patrick Driscoll and Partner Tim Poydenis talk with Carbon Ridge founder and CEO Chase Dwyer about decarbonizing global shipping. Carbon Ridge uses modular onboard carbon capture technology to reduce a vessel's carbon dioxide emissions by up to 95 percent while allowing ships to keep operating with existing fuel and infrastructure. Mr. Dwyer shares how Carbon Ridge identified an opportunity in one of the world's hardest-to-abate industries, why building trust matters in a relationship-driven market with long sales cycles, and how execution, iteration and mission-aligned investors are critical to scaling a deep tech company through shifting market and regulatory conditions.

Miami's office market rewards tenants who understand both the opportunity and the risks behind the region's growth. In this episode of "Real Estate Law Unlocked," Real Estate attorney Alexa Duarte speaks with Savills Associate Natalie Valdez about the forces driving office leasing activity across South Florida and the strategies tenants can use to secure favorable lease terms. Drawing on examples from Brickell, Downtown Miami, Coral Gables, Doral and Wynwood, they explain how market dynamics, parking costs, operating expenses and lease negotiations can significantly affect long-term occupancy. This discussion emphasizes that in a fast-moving leasing market, tenants who engage experienced brokers and counsel early, maintain focus on the full context behind occupancy and negotiate strategically are best positioned to secure long-term value and avoid costly surprises.

Venezuela's expanding investment opportunities reward companies that pair optimism with disciplined preparation. In this episode of "Global Markets, Policy & Power," Holland & Knight cross-border transactions attorney Jose Sirven speaks with attorneys Margarita Escudero Leon and Maria Veronica Espina Molina at Venezuela-based Tinoco, Travieso, Planchart & Núñez about reforms opening the country's hydrocarbon, mining and electricity sectors to greater private participation while strengthening access to international arbitration. Ms. Escudero Leon and Ms. Espina Molina offer listeners an "on-the-ground" look at the situation in Caracas, comparing the current investment environment to the outlook a year ago. They emphasize that successful investors begin with legal and regulatory assessments, counterparty diligence and operational planning before selecting an entity, joint venture or other structure for market entry.

This episode was recorded on June 24, shortly before the devastating earthquakes in Venezuela. As we share this discussion, our thoughts are with all those affected and with the many individuals working to support recovery efforts.

A single Supreme Court decision can reshape the regulatory landscape overnight. In this episode of "Clearly Conspicuous," consumer protection attorney Anthony DiResta examines the U.S. Supreme Court's decision in Trump v. Slaughter, a ruling that eliminates long-standing removal protections for Federal Trade Commission (FTC) commissioners and other independent agency leaders. The decision reversed Humphrey's Executor by allowing President Donald Trump to remove former FTC Commissioner Rebecca Slaughter. Mr. DiResta outlines how this outcome may influence future federal agency activity and highlights practical steps companies should take to evaluate regulatory exposure, compliance programs and enforcement risk. He explains how the court's decision marks a fundamental shift in the relationship between the president and executive agencies, signaling a more fluid regulatory environment in which enforcement priorities, rulemaking and oversight may change more quickly than at any point in the past nine decades.

On Capitol Hill, the conversation around healthcare transparency is heating up. Since the Trump Administration took office in early 2025, there has been a push to combat healthcare fraud, waste and abuse, while providing patients, employers, payers, regulators and policymakers greater visibility into areas that have historically lacked transparency.

In this episode of "Counsel That Cares," Senior Public Affairs Advisor Jordan Brossi, Congressional Investigations Team Co-Leader Christopher Armstrong and Healthcare Transactions attorney John Saran discuss the following topics:

1. transparency in healthcare ownership structures, particularly those involving private equity firms and corporate investors

2. Congress' efforts to ensure that nonprofit hospitals are meeting the requirements for tax-exempt status

3. the anticipated increase in congressional investigations targeting healthcare organizations

Strategic seed capital works best when investors help founders see what their technology can become - not just what it does today. In this episode of "The Innovation Imperative," Patrick Driscoll and Partner Bradley Van Buren speak with Dr. Gopal Chopra, founding partner of Validare Capital, about how his background as a neurosurgeon, entrepreneur and investor informs the firm's approach to early-stage investing. 

Dr. Chopra explains how Validare targets companies that can be built quickly and efficiently with lean teams, emphasizing technologies that address critical market needs across life sciences and data analytics. By investing at the seed stage, Validare provides both capital and strategic insight, helping companies navigate early growth and attract additional investment in later funding rounds.

Healthcare real estate rewards lawyers who understand the business strategy behind the asset, not just the documents that close the deal.

In this episode of "Counsel That Cares," Morgan Ribeiro, a director in Holland & Knight's Healthcare Section, speaks with John Bryant, the recently retired general counsel of Healthcare Realty Trust, about the evolution of outpatient care, risk management in large-scale growth and what in-house teams need from outside counsel. Mr. Bryant traces Healthcare Realty Trust's growth from a medical office pioneer to a $10 billion enterprise, explaining why practical legal advice, disciplined deal underwriting and strong client communication matter most when healthcare, real estate and regulation converge.

Major cities have been competing for residents, investment and talent by pairing bold planning with predictable rules, and the District of Columbia is no exception. Land use attorney Kyrus Freeman and Washington, D.C., Deputy Mayor for Planning and Economic Development Nina Albert discuss how the District is working to revitalize downtown, expand housing production and use public-sector tools to attract residents, companies and investors. Ms. Albert points to D.C.'s goal of adding 15,000 downtown residents by 2028, Mayor Muriel Bowser's affordable housing investments and the Gallery Place Chinatown Task Force as examples of how targeted planning, coordinated agencies and focused regulatory reform can help transform downtown into a more active mixed-use center for housing, entertainment and economic growth.

La devolución del impuesto al valor agregado (IVA) por la compra de vehículos híbridos y eléctricos puede marcar una diferencia económica relevante, pero exige un trámite técnico y bien sustentado. Edwin Cortés, socio, y María Alejandra Pedraza, abogada de derecho tributario, conversan sobre el origen y funcionamiento de este beneficio tributario, que fue establecido dentro de la política de transición energética de la Ley 1715 de 2014. Los abogados exponen cómo el proceso comienza con una certificación de la Unidad de Planeación Minero Energética (UPME) antes de entregar una solicitud a la Dirección de Impuestos y Aduanas Nacionales (DIAN), respaldada por documentos como la factura del vehículo y una declaración sobre la ausencia de otros beneficios tributarios por la misma inversión. El episodio deja una lección clara para abogados y otros profesionales legales: aún cuando un beneficio existe desde hace años, su efectividad depende de conocer el procedimiento, cumplir los requisitos y buscar asesoría jurídica para reducir el riesgo de rechazo.