Miller Barondess successfully represented the City of Inglewood and its Mayor James Butts against Madison Square Garden’s (MSG) attempts to block the construction of a new arena in Inglewood for the LA Clippers of the National Basketball Association. After nearly three years of hard-fought litigation, the case settled by way of Clippers owner Steve Ballmer...Read More

Los Angeles Business Journal Special Issue – May 25-31, 2020: LA500 | The Most Influential People in L.A. We are proud to announce that Miller Barondess partner Skip Miller was honored by the Los Angeles Business Journal on its exclusive list of The Most Influential People in Los Angeles. This marks Skip’s third year of...Read More

Los Angeles Business Journal Special Report – April 27, 2020: Top Women Attorneys in Los Angeles We are proud to announce that Miller Barondess partner Mira Hashmall was honored by the Los Angeles Business Journal on its exclusive list of Top Women Attorneys 2020. The honorees were selected for exceptional legal skill and achievement across the full spectrum...Read More

As reported in the Daily Journal on April 24, 2020, a new legal battle is brewing as a result of Gov. Gavin Newsom’s plan to move homeless people into hotel rooms amid the COVID-19 pandemic. Newsom’s plan, “Project Roomkey,” involves securing emergency temporary housing for homeless people by utilizing 15,000 private hotel rooms. Los Angeles...Read More

EXECUTIVE EVENT SERIES:  Inside and Outside the Building — CBRE and Miller Barondess have partnered again to bring you this webinar on the state of current capital markets and lease negotiation best practices. April 16, 2020 Inside and Outside the Building: Tenants to Landlords and Lenders—What Happens Next? To view the Webinar presentation, click here:...Read More

Miller Barondess is committed to helping our community navigate these uncertain and difficult times.  To that end, we have initiated a pro bono program to provide free legal advice to local small businesses and non-profits interested in applying for federal funding through the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act. Miller Barondess is offering...Read More

As reported in the Daily Journal on April 10, 2020, an unusual arbitration ruling during the 2008 recession may help businesses now. During the 2008 recession, Miller Barondess partner Dan Miller represented a real estate developer who was unable to sell the requisite number of condominium units resulting in a default under the loan agreement....Read More

EXECUTIVE EVENT SERIES:  Inside and Outside the Lease — CBRE and Miller Barondess have partnered to bring you a series of informative webinars addressing today’s important topics. March 26, 2020 Inside and Outside the Lease Part I:  What you need to know today about abatement of rent and business interruption insurance To view the Webinar...Read More

As of this writing, nearly a third of the world’s population is locked down in an effort to combat the spread of the COVID-19 virus.  Countless commercial arrangements have already been disrupted by the pandemic.  Businesses should examine whether equitable doctrines of contract law may excuse performance under certain contracts. Impossibility & Impracticability Contract law...Read More

The world is rapidly adjusting to the “new normal” in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic.  As of this writing, nearly a third of the world’s population is locked down in an effort to combat the spread of the virus.  As the dust settles, countless commercial arrangements are sure to be disrupted.  Here, we examine...Read More