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New York's Seldom Used Expedited Money Judgment Mechanism: CPLR 3213

Massimo F. D'Angelo & Gregory Wong

In New York state and local court cases, there is a seldom-used procedural mechanism for obtaining an expedited money judgment against a guarantor. This article provides an overview of CPLR 3213 motions, an update on the resolution of the split that previously existed between the New York State Supreme Court, Appellate Division, First and Second Departments, and practical guidance for transactional counsel drafting commercial leases and guaranties.

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Determining Ownership Rights of Social Media Accounts

Dyan Finguerra-DuCharme, Felicity Kohn & Abla Belhachmi

This article provides guidance on the standards courts apply in determining ownership rights over social media accounts, as well as best practices to head off such disputes before they occur.

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Why Are Lawyers Still Working Remotely?

J. Mark Santiago

It's time for attorneys to return to the office on a five day a week schedule. There is significant evidence that shows remote learning is not as effective as in-person instruction.

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Landlord & Tenant Law

New York Real Estate Law Reporter Staff

Partial Constructive Eviction Defense Recognized Condition Precedent to Sub-Sublease Not Satisfied Guaranty Law Does Not Bar Liquidated Damages Claim Penalty for Improper Conversion of Residential Building Force Majeure Clause Reduces Pandemic-Era Rent

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Law Firms Eager to Increase Nonequity Tiers

Andrew Maloney

Last year saw a "staggering" jump in the number of law firm leaders who said they wanted to increase their nonequity tier going forward. Now it's clear many of the biggest Big Law players are following through, with several Am Law 100 firms growing their income partner ranks by double-digit percentages in 2023.

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Will the Corporate Transparency Act Smother the Cannabis Industry?

Steve Schain

The CTA requires business entities to file information on their "beneficial owners" with FinCEN, which, in turn, may disclose it to domestic and foreign law enforcement agencies, prosecutors, judges and financial institutions.

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Fresh Filings

Entertainment Law & Finance Staff

Notable recent court filings in entertainment law.

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Big Law Banks On Contingency Fees to Maximize Profitability

Abigail Adcox

In a quest to maximize profitability, Am Law 200 law firms have grown their share of business tied to contingency fees, a gamble that has paid off for some firms in recent years.

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What Employers Need to Know About Employee Privacy

Lisa Gingeleskie

Many employers struggle with not only identifying what is private protectable information, but also how to safeguard that information while also protecting the company's own business interests. Given the increased costs of litigation, it is critical that employers understand their obligations under the law and how to strike a legally compliant balance between these competing interests.

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Sensory Designed Hospitality: Enhancing Workplace Experience Through the Five Senses

Petra Parros

Organizations understand that their workplace environment reflects the culture of their organization and are making extraordinary changes to their real estate and fundamental differences in their office operations. But is it working?

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