Easement By Necessity Claim Fails for Inadequate Proof of Unity of Title At Severance No Specific Performance When Purchaser Failed to Elect Contract Remedies Subdivision of Dominant Parcel Did Not Terminate Easement Judgment Creditor Not Entitled to Compel Sale of Tenancy By the Entirety Property Questions of Fact Preclude Summary Judgment on Specific Performance Claim Town Had No Authority to Issue Parking Permits on Land of Waterfront Owners
- May 01, 2021NYRE Staff
The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit recently issued decisions in two closely watched copyright fair use cases involving photographs. In the…
May 01, 2021Tom McParlandUnderwriting clearly has been affected by the pandemic-led downturn. Lenders are using higher vacancies and reserves to underwrite, leading to more conservative loan proceeds.
May 01, 2021Erika MorphyAt present, there remains no avenue for Chapter 11 debtors to receive PPP Loans during the course of the bankruptcy case. The limitation on PPP availability notwithstanding, other legislative changes have greatly enhanced the eligibility for and efficacy of bankruptcy relief for many small businesses.
May 01, 2021Alison D. BauerWhile some states, like California, recognize post-mortem publicity rights, New York had extended the right of publicity to living New Yorkers only.
May 01, 2021Sharon L. KleinOccupation By Family Member of Corporate Principal Does Not Terminate Unsold Share Status Abandonment of Easement By Condominium Unit Owner Condominium Unit Owner Entitled to Damages for Board's Failure to Approve Transfer
May 01, 2021ssalkinDue to COVID-19's impact, the commercial office market should fundamentally shift in favor of tenants for the next several years. Law firm tenants should find an environment characterized by friendly concessions, options across asset classes and price ranges, and limited competition for space.
May 01, 2021Timothy M. Hazel and Gaetan J. AlfanoIn some instances the appearance of third-party intellectual property on items purchased, owned and customized by the purchaser may be legal under the doctrines of first sale and fair use.
May 01, 2021Chidera Anyanwu and Chloe DelehantyThis article addresses some of the relevant employment laws and litigation vulnerabilities that companies, including their owners, officers and directors, should consider before ceasing operations or filing for bankruptcy.
May 01, 2021Wendy Johnson Lario, Alan Brody and Scott HumphreysThis article focuses on the basics of fraudulent transfer claims and solvency analysis in the context of lawsuits where a plaintiff is seeking to recover payments made prior to the bankruptcy case being commenced, sometimes referred to as "claw back" litigation.
May 01, 2021Melissa Davis and Grace E. Robson









