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Criminal Intent and the So-Called 'Red Flag' Theory Image

Criminal Intent and the So-Called 'Red Flag' Theory

Stanley S. Arkin & Howard J. Kaplan

The "red flag" theory carries the danger of fostering undeserved prosecutions, for so much of it involves the feelings or the opinions of the prosecutor ' and conceivably of a jury.

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Effecting Change in Franchise Networks

David J. Kaufmann

This two-part series looks at the law governing a franchisor's ability to effectuate broadscale changes to its network. Part Two herein examines franchise network change triggered by an acquisition of the franchisor.

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In the Spotlight: Imposition of Heightened Duty on Commercial Landlords for Repairs

Catherine L. Burns

The common law has been displaced now in several jurisdictions where the courts are deviating from the common law rule in commercial leases and toward the imposition of an affirmative duty upon commercial landlords to undertake repairs to leased premises.

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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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On the Move

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Low Man on the Totem Pole

Steven D. Usdin & Nella M. Bloom

Subcontractors are the most vulnerable and exposed parties in the contractual chain, more likely to be blindsided by a bankruptcy filing.

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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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Innocent Investors in Ponzi Schemes Should be Entitled to Equitable Credit

Paul Rubin

Investors deceived by a Ponzi scheme typically suffer two blows. First, they learn that they may recover only a fraction of their investment ... and second, they are also likely to be sued in so-called "claw-back" lawsuits.

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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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Lost Wages Claims for Undocumented Workers in NY

Robert S. Kelner & Gail S. Kelner

The law on recovery of lost wages by undocumented workers injured in accidents at construction sites in New York is gradually evolving. In the landmark decision <i>Balbuena v. IDR Realty LLC</i>, New York's Court of Appeal held that such wage claims are generally permissible. However, there were issues raised that are now being addressed in more detail by the courts.

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