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  • 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
  • Because 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 Bick
  • ZBA'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 Staff
  • Partial 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 Staff
  • Notable recent court filings in entertainment law.

    April 01, 2024Entertainment Law & Finance Staff
  • Contract Language Does Not Bar Purchaser's Recovery of Prejudgment Interest

    April 01, 2024New York Real Estate Law Reporter Staff
  • Appeals Court Backs Nickelback In Copyright Infringement Case

    April 01, 2024Justin Tilghman and Howard J. Shire