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Although pursuit of an appeal to the Federal Circuit may under some circumstances prove to be quicker and less expensive, appeals to district courts are becoming increasingly attractive given recent changes in the law and USPTO practice in defending these actions.
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In ultimately rejecting the plaintiff's claim that the apartment buyers could be responsible for the condominium developer's breach of a contract recorded as part of the condominium's declaration, the court illustrated some important points about how contracts can run with the land, or otherwise impose liability on real estate buyers.
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Appellate courts continue to use common sense when disposing of constructively fraudulent transfer appeals, as recent decisions show.
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The court reasoned that the landlord's affidavit, together with the exhibits established prima facie proof that the tenant had been illegally using the premises and had acquiesced thereto.
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Where it applies, Subchapter V has been a great success. But, much of that success was due to a temporary change to the law that allowed more companies to qualify for Subchapter V treatment. That change has now expired, taking with it the only viable avenue for many businesses to reorganize.
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A recent Pennsylvania Superior Court opinion held that a commercial tenant was evicted from the leased premises rather than abandoning it and that, accordingly, the landlord could only recover damages for unpaid rent through the date when the landlord recovered possession of the leased premises, denying the landlord's claim for additional rent for the remainder of the lease term.
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In the case of Avion Funding v. GFS Industries, the Fifth Circuit held that corporate debtors that elect to proceed under Subchapter V of Chapter 11 are, pursuant to Section 1192 of the Bankruptcy Code, subject to the discharge exceptions set forth in Section 523 of the Bankruptcy Code.
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Notable recent court filings in entertainment law.
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Artists protesting the use of their music in political campaign settings and threatening to sue has been in the news a lot this election season. This article provides a refresher on the smattering of notable decisions as well as a look at the latest in the lawsuit by the estate of Isaac Hayes over the Trump campaign's use of the classic soul song "Hold On, I'm Coming."
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Latham & Watkins helped the largest U.S. commercial real estate research company prevail in a breach-of-contract dispute in District of Columbia federal court.