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Lease Analysis Gives Win for Commercial Landlord In Bankruptcy Case Image

Lease Analysis Gives Win for Commercial Landlord In Bankruptcy Case

Michael L. Cook

The Second Circuit ended a multi-year litigation by affirming a district court’s decision that a landlord’s appeal was “moot for lack of a remedy because, although [that] court [had properly] vacated the assignment and assumption of the lease …, the lease would not revert to [the landlord under Code] §365(d)(4), and that [the landlord] had no alternative remedy.”

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Empty Bankruptcy Win for Commercial Landlord

Michael L. Cook

In In re Sears Holdings Corporation, the Second Circuit apparently ended a multi-year litigation by affirming the district court’s decision that the landlord’s appeal was “moot for lack of a remedy because, although [that] court [had properly] vacated the assignment and assumption of the lease …, the lease would not revert to [the landlord under Code] §365(d)(4), and that [the landlord] had no alternative remedy.”

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Eliminating Judicial Exceptions: The Promise of the Patent Eligibility Restoration Act Image

Eliminating Judicial Exceptions: The Promise of the Patent Eligibility Restoration Act

Elisabeth Tidwell

The Patent Eligibility Restoration Act (PERA) proposes a solution to a complex debate: What can be patented, and when do nature and thoughts become property? This article provides an overview of the PERA bill, examines the current issues with Section 101 of the Patent Act, the specific proposals of PERA, and the existing pros and cons of the bill.

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Appellate Division First Department Declares Fee Mandate of Soho/Noho Rezoning Unconstitutional Image

Appellate Division First Department Declares Fee Mandate of Soho/Noho Rezoning Unconstitutional

Jack L. Lester & Lawrence K. Marks

This past December, the Appellate Division, First Department struck down a key provision of New York City’s recently amended Zoning Resolution.

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Navigating AI Risks: Best Practices for Compliance and Security Image

Navigating AI Risks: Best Practices for Compliance and Security

Henry Umney

The most forward-thinking companies embrace AI with complete confidence because they have created governance programs that serve as guardrails for this incredible new technology. Effective governance ensures AI consistently aligns with an organization’s best interests, safeguarding against potential risks while unlocking its full potential.

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Federal Court Considers Blurry Lines Between Artist's Consultant and Business Manager

Stan Soocher

What happens when a business manager gets involved in a dispute with one of the artist’s other advisers? A recent example is the litigation between the longtime business manager for rapper Nelly and a longtime consultant who has provided a range of services to the artist that include marketing and promotion, managing Nelly’s touring business, and seeking endorsement deals.

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Empowering Your Lawyers: A Marketing Team’s Guide to Achieving Goals and Fostering Lawyer Satisfaction Image

Empowering Your Lawyers: A Marketing Team’s Guide to Achieving Goals and Fostering Lawyer Satisfaction

Aubrey Barrett & Brenda McGann

As a marketing professional, your job isn’t just to check tasks off a list — it’s to show attorneys why these efforts matter and how they can actually make their lives easier (and more profitable). This guide is packed with strategies to help you bridge the gap, build trust, and turn even the most skeptical lawyers into willing partners.

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Optimizing Legal Services: The Shift Toward Digital Document Centers

Anthony Davies

As hybrid work becomes the new standard, law firms are rethinking how they deliver essential services like mail, printing, and records management. Traditional methods, designed for a pre-pandemic world, are no longer viable. Firms must now embrace innovative, centralized solutions that prioritize efficiency, security, and digital integration.

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Potential Antitrust Risks When Using AI-Driven Software Pricing Tools

Ryan Krone & Richard Brosnick

Companies need to seriously consider the potential antitrust risks when using AI-driven or algorithmic software-based third-party services for things such as pricing or inventory management. These tools can increase efficiency, but can also lead to serious antitrust risks.

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Rising Bankruptcy Filings Make Today’s Headlines, But Keep An Eye on Historic Policies Image

Rising Bankruptcy Filings Make Today’s Headlines, But Keep An Eye on Historic Policies

Scott Williams

Nearly 50 years has passed since the last major change in bankruptcy law. The financial landscape now where debtors go through bankruptcy is very different. Is the Bankruptcy Code still achieving its fundamental goals, and are there ways to improve it?

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