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Long-Term Leases In PA

Martin J. Doyle, Stanley Kull & Igor Pleskov

In a case decided on Oct. 17, 2016, the Commonwealth Court of Pennsylvania rejected a long-standing position taken by the Pennsylvania Department of Revenue dealing with when renewal periods must be added to the initial term of a lease for realty transfer tax purposes.

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UPCOMING EVENTS

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SXSW Conference<br>The Changing Analysis of Copyright Infringement in Music

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<i>He, Cuevas,</i> and the Law of Remittitur in New Jersey

Robert E. Spitzer

Despite the established purpose of a compensatory damage award, there are occasions when a verdict is so excessive it could only have been arrived at in an effort to punish, rather than to compensate. In those instances of a "runaway" jury award, there are two generally recognized forms of relief available to address the excessive verdict: a new trial as to damages only, or remittitur.

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Will the CT Supreme Court Reinvent Design Defect Law?

Jeremy H. D'Amico & Michael A. D'Amico

<b><i>Part Two of a Two-Part Article</b></i><br>A continuation of the discussion regarding the fact that the Connecticut Supreme Court is currently considering whether the state should abandon its traditional strict product liability standard for design defect claims and replace it with section 2(b) of the Restatement (Third) of Torts, which requires plaintiffs to prove the manufacturer's foreseeability of harm, and prove the effectiveness of a reasonable alternative design in order to recover damages for product-caused injuries.

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Snakes in the Jury Box: The 'Reptile Method' and How To Defeat It

Marilyn Moberg, Alexis Rochlin, Alayna Jehle & Rick Fuentes

This article provides an overview of the "reptile method," why it can be successful if not rebutted, and some ideas on how a defendant can present a more fulsome story about its good conduct, actual legal obligations and the facts to the jury.

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In the case of <i>Caltagirone v. Cephalon</i>, Philadelphia Court of Common Pleas Judge Denis P. Cohen has granted the plaintiff the right to subpoena documents concerning pharmaceuticals manufacturer Cephalon from the U.S. Attorney's Office for the Eastern Dirstrict of Pennsylvania. Here's an analysis of the ruling.

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Expanding the Scope of Good Guy Guarantees

Stewart E. Sterk

Good Guy Guarantees are designed to ensure that defaulting commercial tenants leave the premises promptly, avoiding loss of rental income to landlords. However, in <i>Bri Jen Realty Corp. v. Altman</i>, the Second Department construed a Good Guy Guarantee to hold a guarantor liable for rent for 11 months after tenant surrendered the premises.

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Cooperatives & Condominiums

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Discussion of two recent cases.

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Development

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Cases involving an air stripped in a park, and failure to maintain a landmarked building.

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Landlord & Tenant

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Several key rulings are discussed.

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