Real Property Law
In-depth analysis of key decisions you need to know.
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Landlord & Tenant
Key decisions that affect your practice.
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The 'New and Improved' FTC?
A broad survey of Federal Trade Commission ("FTC") actions and appointments throughout 2009 reveals priorities in enforcement efforts. For instance, the FTC initiated what some observers characterize as fundamental changes to its previous modus operandi ' changes that mark a more proactive approach on several fronts.
Development
Recent rulings of interest to you and your practice.
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e-Matchmaker.biz for e-Commerce
e-Commerce entrepreneurs need many skills to succeed. First, they must have the technical chops to build and run a superior site. Next, they must market that site to stand out among the many competitors in a crowded market. They must also know enough about business to do all the above profitably. And since no one person can do all of these things well, nearly all of these entrepreneurs must be able to evaluate and hire people with all these skills. That is, until the day comes to sell the business ' the Holy Grail of the dot-com boom. Then, a whole new set of skills is required.
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Cooperatives & Condominiums
A recent case of importance.
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What Rights Does an Abandoning Tenant Have?
Both commercial and residential tenants sometimes face the personal or economic need to leave leased premises before the expiration of the lease term. In times of economic recession, the problem is more serious ' both for landlords and for tenants ' than in boom times. What rights does a tenant have in this situation?
Index
A guide to eerything contained in this issue, in an easy-to-use format.
Media & Communcations Corner: Alleviating Client Fatigue Caused by Legal Directories
The process of positioning lawyers and law firms for potential rankings ' all in an effort to boost their stature in a keenly competitive legal market, of course ' may impair the relationships with the very clients they hope to impress.
Career Journal: Marketing's Greater Impact During the Great Recession
In 2009, the investments that so many had encouraged their respective firms to make actually started to pay some dividends.
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