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Landmines In Bankruptcy Appellate Practice, Part III
When courts have made important exceptions in the past year, they have either added a gloss on the Judicial Code, corrected lawyers' errors, filled in statutory gaps, or clarified the relevant statutory language.
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Guarantor Liability for Post-Window-Period Rent
In a case of first impression, the Appellate Division, First Department recently addressed a split in the decisions of the lower courts as to the scope of the New York City Guaranty Law.
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Counsel Concerns
Malpractice Claims Filed Against Loeb & Loeb and Of Counsel Over King Fury 2 Film Production King, Holmes, Paterno & Soriano Sued for Malpractice Over Representation of Sublime Band
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A Strategic Guide for Lenders to Navigate Anticipated Distressed Loan Fallout
The steps outlined in this article offer a strategic guide for lenders, empowering them to navigate the complexities of loan workouts and enforcement actions with resilience and foresight.
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Co-ops and Condominiums
Foreclosure on Lien for Common Charges Not Dismissed Condominium Entitled to Impose Reasonable Fee for Consent to Hallway Enclosure
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Landlord & Tenant Law
Illegality Defense Raises Questions of Fact Good Guy Guaranty Not Released Exchange of Texts Does Not Constitute Settlement Agreement Landlord's Fraudulent Conveyance Claim Against Parking Lot Chain Avoids Dismissal
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Fresh Filings
Notable recent court filings in entertainment law.
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Development
Boathouse Not an Impermissible Second Dwelling Reduction In Size Did Not Alter Nonconforming Use Status Local Ordinance Did Not Prohibit Short-Term Rentals
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Players On the Move
A look at moves among attorneys, law firms, companies and other players in entertainment law.
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Analysis of Recent Real Estate Sector Bankruptcy Rulings
Analysis on distressed real estate cases that present different issues. One involves the debtor's sale of real estate over the objection of the secured lender. The other involves a debtor's attempt to enjoin a construction bond company from continuing to pay claims by subcontractors after the filing of the bankruptcy case.
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