LOS ANGELES-Opening arguments are expected this week in a lawsuit that claims Indian-owned casinos have an unfair advantage over competitors. The eventual ruling could either fuel the state's casino-building boom or kill it.

CULVER CITY, CA-Zofar LLC acquires 28,000-sf building on Bristol Parkway, with plans to use about 3,500 sf for its own operations.

SANTA MONICA, CA-The locally based REIT, which owns 137 courses across the country, says a key tenant is having trouble paying its bills. Its share price has dropped more than 30% in two trading days.

LOS ANGELES-Developer Gerald L. Katell and Walt Disney Co. real estate exec Lynn G. Kious are honored for their work in both the industry and community.

LOS ANGELES-Though California's apartment market is finally showing signs of cooling, few developers are slashing their number of planned projects. 'The very best time to be building is during a slow economic time,' says president of Legacy's residential unit.

CHINO HILLS-A private partnership acquires part of Chino Hills Shopping Center here in this Inland Empire community.

UNIVERSAL CITY, CA-Gener8xion Entertainment takes 18,000 sf of office space for five years at 3400 W. Cahuenga.

LOS ANGELES-Though California's apartment market is finally showing signs of cooling, few developers are slashing their number of planned projects. "The very best time to be building is during a slow economic time," says the president of Legacy's residential unit.