Business Management People on the Move
Jones Lang LaSalle Board of Directors Member Dies
April 29, 2008

Jones Lang LaSalle Inc. said today that Sir Derek Higgs, a member of its board of directors, died suddenly in London on Monday, at the age of 64. Sir Derek had served as a director since March 1999 and also served as chairman of the audit committee of the board.


 
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Miller Thompson National, Argus Form Venture; Gee, Snodgrass to Join Thompson
Oct. 06, 2008
Thompson National Properties L.L.C. will manage nearly all of Argus Realty Investors L.P.’s portfolio under a new venture formed by the two California-based companies.
Allied Partners' Hadar Busted for Drugs
Oct. 06, 2008
According to a report in the New York Daily News, Eric Hadar, CEO of Allied Partners, was busted for drugs, including cocaine, Oxycontin and Xanax, He was stopped while driving erratically Friday on the Saw Mill River Parkway in New York and is due to make a court appearance on two felony counts today in Westchester, N,Y., the paper stated. His real estate firm bought the Citigroup Center on Lexington Ave. for $725 million in 2001.
Behringer Harvard to Set Up Shop in Germany
Oct. 02, 2008
With an eye on ramping up its global footprint, Behringer Harvard is opening an office in Hamburg, Germany, that will begin operations this month. The Dallas-headquartered firm’s Hamburg location will focus on European real estate acquisitions, as well as asset and property management for Behringer Harvard’s assets in Europe.
Three Principals Form Hall Real Estate Capital, Company Names 4 New Vice Presidents
Oct. 02, 2008
Hall Financial Group announced the formation of Hall Real Estate Capital L.L.C., which will consult on, sponsor and offer high quality real estate related investment opportunities to individual and institutional investors.
torrey pines HCP Completes Integration of $3B Slough Portfolio
Oct. 01, 2008
About six weeks after concluding its offering of 14.95 million shares of common stock, Long Beach-headquartered HCP Inc. has completed the integration of its $3 billion acquisition of Slough Estates USA Inc. that closed in August 2007. The Slough portfolio is primarily located in San Diego and San Francisco, two of the three largest life science clusters in the country.
 

 

REal Talk with Adam Perrotta-Monday
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By Adam Perrotta, News Writer --If it's true that misery loves company, the struggling American financial sector can at least take some solace in the fact that Europe is not immune to difficulties of its own, such as the struggles...

Financial Markets Update: Over the Weekend
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By Dees Stribling, Contributing Editor -- It might have been a weekend, but there's no rest for attorneys. At least not those involved in the Wachovia-Citigroup-Wells Fargo dispute. A judge has granted Citi an injunction blocking further Wachovia-Wells Fargo negotiations...

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By Eugene Gilligan, Senior Editor -- Lower airline capacity, tighter credit markets and the general economic downturn now gripping the U.S. have taken a deep toll on casino hotels. A sector that was enjoying positive times as recently as 2007...

Manhattan Office Market Reaches Uncharted Waters
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By Paul Rosta, Senior Associate Editor -- The flagship of the United States office investment and leasing market, Manhattan is now also at the heart of the financial crisis. The stunning events of recent weeks point to a new era...

Q&A: Trikona's Kalra Says Not Impacted by Down Cycle in India
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By Barbra Murray, Contributing Editor -- While it is anticipated that it will be short-lived, India is currently facing a cyclical downturn in its economy, according to a recent report by real estate services firm Cushman & Wakefield Inc. However,...

Management Matters with Mike Myatt: Partisan Politics Not Always Bad
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The truth about partisan politics is that contrary to public opinion, it's not always a bad thing. Likewise, bipartisan efforts don't always reflect altruistic behavior and selfless acts. From my perspective, it isn't necessarily the stance you take, but rather...

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By: Mike Myatt, Chief Strategy Officer, N2growth --Rogue CEOs. Given the recent failures of banks and financial institutions previously thought to be untouchable, there has been a tremendous amount of justifiable venom being spewed at the CEOs of these firms....

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by Mike Myatt, Chief Strategy Officer, N2growth --The art and science behind making commitments and managing expectations has always been a critical skill set for senior executives and entrepreneurs to master. In fact, understanding how to come out on the...

It's All In The Message
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By Mike Myatt, Chief Strategy Officer, N2growth --Top CEOs understand the power, influence, and leverage created by great messaging. Do you ever find yourself sitting back and marveling at those chief executives who always seem to have the right thing...