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Commercial Rent Control in New York: Back Again?
For generations, New York's Rent Control and Rent Stabilization Laws, which limit the amount of rent residential tenants may be charged and provide other protections, have been fixtures of New York real estate. For a time (1945-1963), New York City (the City) had a rent control statute applicable to commercial tenants, but that law expired, after which commercial rent control disappeared from the policy landscape. However, as retail vacancies have multiplied in the City in recent years, some in the City Council have advocated for the reconsideration of commercial rent control, as set out in a proposed piece of legislation, the Small Business Jobs Survival Act (Intro 737). §22-1202, et seq. This article provides a brief, nontechnical review of the bill and the legal and practical hurdles it faces if enacted.
The sharp increase in empty storefronts is not a mirage. Availability rates in many Manhattan submarkets exceed 20%. Nevertheless, the causes for these vacancies are unclear. While some claim that landlords are to blame for allegedly holding out for higher rents, the bankruptcies of retailers such as Toys 'R Us and Sears, and the growth of online shopping, suggest structural factors are at play.
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New York's Latest Cybersecurity Commitment
On Aug. 9, 2023, Gov. Kathy Hochul introduced New York's inaugural comprehensive cybersecurity strategy. In sum, the plan aims to update government networks, bolster county-level digital defenses, and regulate critical infrastructure.
Law Firms are Reducing Redundant Real Estate by Bringing Support Services Back to the Office
A trend analysis of the benefits and challenges of bringing back administrative, word processing and billing services to law offices.
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Summary Judgment Denied Defendant in Declaratory Action by Producer of To Kill a Mockingbird Broadway Play Seeking Amateur Theatrical Rights
How AI Has Affected PR
When we consider how the use of AI affects legal PR and communications, we have to look at it as an industrywide global phenomenon. A recent online conference provided an overview of the latest AI trends in public relations, and specifically, the impact of AI on communications. Here are some of the key points and takeaways from several of the speakers, who provided current best practices, tips, concerns and case studies.