Most states have established summary eviction proceedings which, in theory, provide landlords with a more efficient and expedient method of retaking possession than traditional civil litigation.

Variations in the Rule Against Perpetuities ("the Rule") exist as to when and if the Rule applies to preemptive rights, options to purchase and lease renewal options, and the law continues to evolve.

This article discusses three unique jurisdictional issues relating to remedies, enforceability, and transferability, and explores the positions asserted by both landlords and tenants.

More about sentencing in the FCPA Sting trial described in the lead article in this issue.

Analysis of recent important rulings.

Features

The importance of due diligence and anti-bribery compliance programs when companies conduct business in countries that historically present a greater risk of corruption.

The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit has become the second court of appeals to reject the government's broad interpretation of the statute defining "proceeds" for purposes of federal forfeiture proceedings.

The authors had a front-row seat to the challenges the government faced in the FCPA Sting trials ' they represented a client in the second trial.