In an important recent decision, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit reviewed a $1.7 billion syndicated loan and provided a helpful analytical framework for determining whether applicable securities laws were called into play.
- October 01, 2023Francis J. Lawall and Marcy J. McLaughlin Smith
This article discusses in substance the most pressing issues for both landlords and tenants in the event of a WeWork bankruptcy filing under the U.S. Bankruptcy Code.
October 01, 2023Gregory Plotko and Marissa HigginsThe U.S. Department of Justice and dozens of states opened their antitrust case against Google in Washington last month, accusing the tech giant of illegally monopolizing the internet search and related ad markets.
October 01, 2023Jimmy HooverThis case has important implications not only for trademark registrations, but also potentially in determining collisions between trademark rights, rights of publicity, and freedom of speech considerations in future cases.
October 01, 2023Catherine Nyarady and Crystal ParkerSite Plan Denial Overturned Claim for Encroachment Reinstated Area Variance Upheld
October 01, 2023New York Real Estate Law Reporter StaffWhile the roles were historically viewed as something of "attorney concierge," more law firms are starting to empower business development officers to proactively generate business tips and leads for the firm.
October 01, 2023Patrick SmithA look at moves among attorneys, law firms, companies and other players in entertainment law.
October 01, 2023Entertainment Law & Finance StaffBankruptcy courts continue to adjudicate disputes regarding Section 365 of the Bankruptcy Code, which addresses the disposition of executory contracts between the debtor and third parties. And we continue to report on developments in this area. Often the issue involves whether the contract is an executory contract that is subject to being assumed and assigned.
October 01, 2023Andrew C. Kassner and Joseph N. Argentina Jr.The Managed Funds Association and five other industry groups have sued the SEC over its new private fund advisers rule, saying the agency has overreached its statutory authority and interferes with contracts.
October 01, 2023Maydeen MerinoIn place of the common assumption from the COVID years that real estate and technology spending were inversely related, it's becoming increasingly clear that the two line items — which trail only talent on the overall cost hierarchy — have a more complex relationship.
October 01, 2023Patrick Smith









