Monthly Archives: December 2013

Barry R. Katz

Arnstein & Lehr LLP Chicago Partner Barry Katz is quoted in a Law360 article titled, “Fed’s Taper Sends Mixed Message on Economy,” that was published on December 19. The article discusses a recent announcement by the Federal Reserve that it would begin to decrease the bond-buying program with the start of the New Year. While this is a sign the economy is doing better, experts are cautioning optimism, noting that inflation isn’t living up to expectations and interest rates will have to remain low.

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Steven L. Daniels

Arnstein & Lehr LLP West Palm Beach Partner Steven Daniels was recently appointed to a one year term to the National Advisory Committee (NAC) of the Anti-Defamation League. The NAC is a committee of 50 people from around the United States who meet every six weeks to discuss and advise the ADL senior staff on major issues confronting the organization at any given time.

Barry A. Chatz

Arnstein & Lehr LLP Chicago Partner Barry Chatz contributed to Financier Worldwide magazine’s, “Special Report: Distressed M&A and Investing.” The portion of the report Mr. Chatz contributed to, which is to be circulated in January, discusses considerations when structuring distressed investments. Mr. Chatz was one of six attorneys chosen worldwide to contribute to the publication. To read the digital version, please click here.

Lori R. Hartglass

David Shear

Arnstein & Lehr LLP Miami Partners David Shear and Lori Hartglass recently assisted our client Dezer Properties LLC with the sale of the Howard Johnson Plaza Dezerland Beach & Spa in Miami Beach to an affiliate of Miami-based Terra Group for $65 million. For the time being, it is believed Terra Group will still operate the property as a Howard Johnson, but at some point they intend to substantially renovate the property. This is the first transaction between the buyer and seller. It was a cash transaction, and the buyer obtained private financing with no commercial bank involved. The transaction garnered the attention of the Daily Business Review, The Real Deal and the American City Business Journal.