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Prosecuting PPP Fraud May Be Harder Than It Seems
This article discusses what tools the government has for pursuing seemingly undeserving PPP borrowers, the obstacles to bringing such cases, and the factors that may influence the government's decision in pursuing criminal or civil cases.
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Preparing for State Bankruptcies
It's no secret that major law firm bankruptcy practices are ramping up for a historic rise in Chapter 11 filings as industries are battered by the COVID-19 pandemic. Controversial comments by Senate majority leader Mitch McConnell in April raised the possibility that restructuring lawyers could also gain a new clientele: state governments.
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IP News
Article III Inter Partes Review Decision Precluded By Congress, SCOTUS Rules SDNY: Video Game Makers Not Violating Copyright with NBA Player Tattoos
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Effects of COVID-19 Shutdown on Commercial Real Estate
Much attention has been paid to the devastating effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on income, unemployment and cash flow for businesses. But new research takes an eye opening look at what the shutdown of many businesses may do to the worth of commercial real estate.
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Bit Parts
"Wild America" Trademark Is No Protection Against TV Series' Names
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Regina Metropolitan: What Practitioners Need to Know
The Court's primary holding in Regina is that retroactive application of the Part F amendments would violate the Due Process clause of the U.S. Constitution.
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Real Property Law
Statutory Damages Awarded Against Building Owner Who Whitewashed Artwork Sale Contract Bars Action for Fraudulent Misrepresentation, Concealment, and Inducement Ambiguity In Restrictive Covenant Limits Enforcement Constructive Trust Imposed Based On Alleged Oral Agreement
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Development
Buffer Zone Included In Rezoned Area for Purposes of Town Law's Supermajority Requirement Short-Term Rentals Do Not Qualify As Single-Family Use
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Landlord & Tenant Law
Insurance Failure Precludes Exercise of Purchase Option
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