This article discusses the recent developments surrounding the constitutionality of the Guaranty Law. In particular, we address the Southern District's view that the statute is unconstitutional and the splintered view of the statute's constitutionality expressed by New York State courts.
- April 01, 2024Matthew J. Schenker and Joshua Kopelowitz
In Philpot v. Independent Journal Review, the Fourth Circuit found no fair use or copyright validity for a concert photographer's use of a photo of Ted Nugent as part of a collection.
April 01, 2024Thomas Kjellberg and Robert W. ClaridaBecause AIs are capable of causing harm but cannot be a legal entity, they are not held accountable by court action. Several current and future possibilities exist to resolve AI difficulties. Current options involve identifying indirect liability. Future options include but are not limited to changing the law to make an AI a legal person and/or changing the law to make AI programing an ultra-hazardous activity.
April 01, 2024Jonathan BickZBA's Abandonment of Its Prior Determination Invalid Denial of Area Variance Upheld Lease of Town Property Upheld; Property Not Subject to Public Trust East Side Rezoning Upheld Against SEQRA Challenge
April 01, 2024New York Real Estate Law Reporter StaffIn Lafferty v. Off-Spec Solutions, the U.S. Bankruptcy Appellate Panel of the Ninth Circuit held that the discharge exceptions under Section 523(a) do not apply to corporate debtors under Subchapter V of Chapter 11 of the Bankruptcy Code.
April 01, 2024Lawrence J. Kotler and Elisa HyderPartial Constructive Eviction Defense Recognized Condition Precedent to Sub-Sublease Not Satisfied Guaranty Law Does Not Bar Liquidated Damages Claim Penalty for Improper Conversion of Residential Building Force Majeure Clause Reduces Pandemic-Era Rent
April 01, 2024New York Real Estate Law Reporter StaffNotable recent court filings in entertainment law.
April 01, 2024Entertainment Law & Finance StaffThis Bankruptcy Case Update focuses on the recent biotech industry bankruptcy cases of Zymergen and Humanigen.
April 01, 2024Edward E. Neiger, Marianna Udem and Joo Hee ParkContract Language Does Not Bar Purchaser's Recovery of Prejudgment Interest
April 01, 2024New York Real Estate Law Reporter StaffAppeals Court Backs Nickelback In Copyright Infringement Case
April 01, 2024Justin Tilghman and Howard J. Shire






