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Script Writer Newton's Funding-Help Lawsuit Against Former NBCUniversal Vice-Chair Meyer Is Dismissed
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New Definition of 'Waters of the United States'
In April of 2020 the EPA and the Department of the Army began the process of revising the definition of the term Waters of the United States (WOTUS). After the new administration took office in 2021, further study was conducted and a new final rule was recently published. The changes are scheduled to take effect this year, if currently pending challenges are unsuccessful.
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Negotiating Surrender Clauses In Commercial Leases
Notwithstanding the importance of a lease to the balance sheets of both landlords and tenants, surrender provisions are commonly glossed over and consequences can be detrimental to either side.
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Liquidated Damages In Real Estate Transactions
Commercial real estate is a unique asset, making damages resulting from a breach of an agreement involving it are often difficult to measure. As a result, parties to such agreements must give careful thought to the remedies for such breach, including liquidated damages.
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Why CRE Experts Believe It's a Good Time to Buy Office
The full pain of the post-pandemic office market hasn't been felt, since many tenants still have time left on their leases. As these leases expire, many tenants will either reduce their size or simply not renew their leases. This phenomenon means a long-term (if not permanent) reduction in the demand for office space.
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What Constitutes A Landlord's Acceptance of a Tenant's Surrendered Lease During COVID?
As pandemic-related business disruptions continue to appear on dockets statewide, a reversal by the Georgia Court of Appeals has clarified what does, or rather does not, constitute a landlord's acceptance of a tenant's surrendered lease.
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Ten of the Worst Words to Hear In a CRE Deal
There are many positive words and terms of wisdom in the CRE industry: That was a great deal, great management equals great value, etc. Conversely, there are also some very scary words and phrases in the CRE industry. Below are 10 of the worst.
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Podcast: Crypto's Down, But It's Far From Dead
Listen in on a post-webinar chat on "The Crypto Landscape: Post-FTX," with Blockchain Legal LLP partner Aaron Krowne and counsel Ali Derie, along with veteran entertainment industry lawyer Eric S. Goldman, about cryptocurrency's rocky recent past (and present) as well as its still-promising, if uncertain, future.
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Victims' Rights In Corporate Deferred Prosecutions
Deferred Prosecution Agreements (DPAs) have become a significant part of white-collar criminal practice. But DPAs are not without controversy. These agreements have been attacked as too lenient, not forcing companies to be held accountable for illegal conduct. They are also seen as a way for prosecutors to appear tough on white-collar crime while not bringing charges against individuals.
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GC Panel Reveals Challenges and How Outside Firms Can Help
While General Counsel are becoming involved in more areas of the business, especially as a result of COVID, their core responsibility remains enterprise risk.
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