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Lease Terminations As Fraudulent Transfers

Michael L. Cook

Is an insolvent debtor's pre-bankruptcy termination of a commercial lease a fraudulent transfer? The circuit courts seem to be split, however a close reading of cases in the Third and Seventh Circuits shows that the reasoning of both courts can be reconciled on their facts.

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The Future of the Office Real Estate Market

Anthony F. DellaPelle

It appears that at least some form of hybrid work schedules — much more than existed pre-pandemic — are likely here to stay. How these increased trends may impact the office market and demands for office space in the foreseeable future remains to be seen.

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U.S. Law Firm Leasing At Record Highs

Brenda Sapino Jeffreys

After a slump during the pandemic, U.S. law firm leasing activity hit a record level in 2022, and activity boomed during the first quarter of 2023 with leasing volume higher than in any previously recorded Q1, a new report finds.

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Three Takeaways from 'Casey v. Whitehouse Estates' Rent Regulation Decision

Jeffrey Turkel

On March 16, 2023, the Court of Appeals decided Casey v. Whitehouse Estates, Inc., the first Court of Appeals ruling to address rent regulation since its landmark decision in Matter of Regina Metro. Co., LLC v. New York State Div. of Hous. & Community Renewal, the Court of Appeals unanimously reversed the First Department's finding that the landlord's purported fraud mandated use of DHCR's so-called default rent formula.

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Development

NYRE Staff

Sand Mine Enjoys Nonconforming Use Protection Contract Vendee Entitled to Use Variance Despite Knowledge of Ordinance's Provisions

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Real Property Law

NYRE Staff

Strict Liability for Excavation Damage Easement Was Non-Exclusive Purchaser's Claims Barred By Merger Doctrine, Caveat Emptor Purchaser's Claim Based on Inoperative Elevator Dismissed In the Absence of Active Concealment Deed Forgery Claim Survives Motion to Dismiss

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Landlord & Tenant Law

NYRE Staff

Wrongful Eviction Claim Raises Questions of Fact Yellowstone Injunction Cure Period

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Syndicated Commercial Real Estate Loan Transactions In Today's Market

Richard S. Fries & Darby K. Brown

Larger commercial real estate mortgage loans are often originated by a group or "syndicate" of lending institutions that each contribute a portion of the overall loan proceeds and share the benefits and risks. This article describes several significant features of a "syndicated" real estate loan that are not commonly known or understood.

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Buyout Provisions In Commercial Lease Litigation

Adrienne B. Koch

Litigation frequently involves an attempt by one party to enforce the terms of the buyout provision through specific performance. But that remedy may be less readily available than the parties might assume. This article explores the reasons why, and suggests some drafting considerations.

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Arizona Appeals Court Joins Other States In Holding COVID-19 Shutdowns Not an Excuse for Missed Rent Payments

Riley Brennan

The court affirmed a lower court's decision granting the landlords' motion for summary judgment, after determining the applicable force majeure provisions and common law doctrines the tenants relied on didn't excuse payment obligations.

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