This article explores the competing factors the Bankruptcy Court considered and the rationale underlying its decision to grant the drastic relief of dismissing the NRA's bankruptcy case.
August 01, 2021Steven B. Smith and Silvia Stockman
Rent Act of 2015 Did Not Re-Regulate Deregulated Apartments Tenant Waiver of Claims for Lost Profits Upheld Landlord Not Liable for Tenant on Tenant Harassment
August 01, 2021NYRE StaffHow is administrative claim status obtained in a bankruptcy case, and what risks does a service or goods supplier take by continuing to do business with the debtor after commencement of the bankruptcy case?
August 01, 2021By Andrew C. Kassner and Joseph N. Argentina Jr.This article discusses the practical and policy reasons for the use of DPAs and NPAs in white-collar criminal investigations, and considers the NDAA's new reporting provision and its relationship with other efforts to enhance transparency in DOJ decision-making.
August 01, 2021Elkan Abramowitz and Jonathan S. SackIntermediate Access Theory Rejected in Copyright Infringement Lawsuit Over Home-Renovation TV Show
August 01, 2021Stan SoocherBylaw Provision Authorized Award of Fees Against Unit Owner
August 01, 2021NYRE StaffFederal Circuit, Citing Forum-Shopping, Transfers Patent Cases to California
August 01, 2021Howard Shire and Shaleen PatelU.S. Bankruptcy Court for the District of Delaware court held that a Chapter 7 trustee was bound by the pre-conversion actions of the debtors, and that the trustee would not be permitted to step into the shoes of the then-dissolved official committee of unsecured creditors to pursue certain causes of action.
August 01, 2021Rudolph J. Di Massa Jr. and Drew S. McGehrinIn Francis v. Kings Park Manor, Inc., the Second Circuit upheld dismissal of tenant's claims against a landlord who failed to take action against a harassing tenant. The court's holding did not give landlords a free pass, but it did establish that to survive dismissal, a harassed tenant's complaint will have to include more than bare-bones allegations of intentional discrimination.
July 01, 2021Stewart E. SterkEasement By Prescription and Easement By Estoppel Claims Entitle Owner to Preliminary Injunction Right of First Refusal Valid Under Rule Against Perpetuities Easement Holder Not Liable for Trespass Mortgagor Entitled to Cancellation When Mortgagee's Beneficiaries Ratified Transaction
July 01, 2021NYRE Staff
