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A Landlord's Duty to Mitigate in The District of Columbia, Maryland and Virginia
Both landlords and tenants need to be aware of applicable state law concerning a landlord's duty to mitigate when negotiating the default provisions of a commercial lease. A look at three separate jurisdictions.
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Presenting Bankruptcy Concepts to Juries
A common belief among bankruptcy practitioners has been that disputed matters invariably sound in equity, thus posing very little danger that an attorney would ever encounter a jury. But juries can appear where one least expects them.
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Early Dismissal Strategies When Dealing with a Dishonest Plaintiff
While there sometimes is nothing that can be done about a dishonest plaintiff other than to attack his/her credibility in front of a jury, it is critical to ensure that all early dismissal strategies are explored before reaching the dispositive motion stage of case.
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Coverage Issues Under Homeowners' Insurance Policies in Chinese Drywall Cases
Recently, a Louisiana Court of Appeal rendered a decision in what is believed to be the first state or federal appellate decision regarding insurance coverage for damages allegedly caused by Chinese drywall under a homeowners' insurance policy. In <i>Ross v. C. Adams Construction & Design</i>, the Louisiana Fifth Circuit affirmed the granting of a summary judgment in favor of the defendant insurer and held that the claims made by the plaintiff homeowners for damages as a result of Chinese drywall in their home were excluded from coverage.
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Real Property Law
An in-depth look at several major rulings.
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Cooperatives & Condominiums
Recent rulings of importance.
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Decisions of Interest
Key rulings of importance are analyzed.
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NJ & CT News
The latest rulings from neighboring states.
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Divorce Settlements Funded By Proceeds of Fraud
The recent <i>Walsh</i> decision is a victory for non-moneyed spouses unknowingly married to those whose hearts are filled with larceny.
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