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A Landlord's Duty to Mitigate in The District of Columbia, Maryland and Virginia

John Kelly

Both landlords and tenants need to be aware of applicable state law concerning a landlord's duty to mitigate when negotiating the default provisions of a commercial lease. A look at three separate jurisdictions.

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Presenting Bankruptcy Concepts to Juries

Philip Oliss & Sarah K. Rathke

A common belief among bankruptcy practitioners has been that disputed matters invariably sound in equity, thus posing very little danger that an attorney would ever encounter a jury. But juries can appear where one least expects them.

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Early Dismissal Strategies When Dealing with a Dishonest Plaintiff

William (Bill) Wortel

While there sometimes is nothing that can be done about a dishonest plaintiff other than to attack his/her credibility in front of a jury, it is critical to ensure that all early dismissal strategies are explored before reaching the dispositive motion stage of case.

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Coverage Issues Under Homeowners' Insurance Policies in Chinese Drywall Cases

Travis B. Wilkinson & Seth A. Schmeeckle

Recently, a Louisiana Court of Appeal rendered a decision in what is believed to be the first state or federal appellate decision regarding insurance coverage for damages allegedly caused by Chinese drywall under a homeowners' insurance policy. In <i>Ross v. C. Adams Construction &amp; Design</i>, the Louisiana Fifth Circuit affirmed the granting of a summary judgment in favor of the defendant insurer and held that the claims made by the plaintiff homeowners for damages as a result of Chinese drywall in their home were excluded from coverage.

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Real Property Law

ALM Staff & Law Journal Newsletters

An in-depth look at several major rulings.

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Landlord & Tenant

ALM Staff & Law Journal Newsletters

A look at a recent ruling.

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Cooperatives & Condominiums

ALM Staff & Law Journal Newsletters

Recent rulings of importance.

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Decisions of Interest

ALM Staff & Law Journal Newsletters

Key rulings of importance are analyzed.

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NJ & CT News

ALM Staff & Law Journal Newsletters

The latest rulings from neighboring states.

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Divorce Settlements Funded By Proceeds of Fraud

Alton L. Abramowitz & Valerie H. Tocci

The recent <i>Walsh</i> decision is a victory for non-moneyed spouses unknowingly married to those whose hearts are filled with larceny.

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