Eminent Domain Law
A look at <i>Matter of Village of Port Chester v. Bologna</i>.
When Is a Tenant Excused from Failure to Timely Exercise a Renewal Option?
Suppose a lease gives a tenant an option to renew, but requires that the option be exercised by a specified date. What happens when the tenant exercises the option after the specified date?
Formulaic Maintenance
If Harry and Sally had not married but instead entered into a real partnership, say a law practice, and then dissolved it, what court would take seriously a claim by Harry that Sally should have to support him into the future simply because she earns more money than he did?
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Hedge Fund Valuation in Connection with Equitable Distribution
Hedge fund valuation presents several challenges in the field of business valuation for the purposes of equitable distribution.
A Lasting Peace in Mass Torts
Mass tort claims can create a tremendous financial and legal burden on a company. In-house counsel recommending settlement of a mass tort to company management, often at significant cost, must be confident that the settlement will buy a lasting and comprehensive peace. There are several key negotiating points that can help in-house counsel achieve such finality.
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