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Invalid Condition on Special Permit Does Not Invalidate Permit Landmark Commission's Certificate of Appropriateness Upheld Area Variances Upheld Negative Declaration on Zoning Amendment Upheld BSA Misconstrued Curb Level Provision In Zoning Resolution

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How Much Deference to Public Use Determinations?

Stewart E. Sterk

How closely will New York courts scrutinize exercises of the eminent domain power? Until recently, courts have been quite deferential when entities clothed with eminent domain power have determined that private property is necessary for public use. Two recent decisions, however, suggest that there are limits to that deference.

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Real Property Law

NYRE Staff

Tax Deed Invalid for Inadequate Notice Mistaken Description In Foreclosure Action on Neighboring Parcel Does Not Affect Landowner's Parcel

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Landlord & Tenant Law

NYRE Staff

Ambiguities Prevent Summary Judgment In Action on Guaranty

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Co-ops and Condominiums

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Unit Owner Failed to Establish Full Title As Surviving Joint Tenant Association Denied Summary Judgment In Unit Owner's Claim Of Improper Waiver of Dues

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Eminent Domain Law

NYRE Staff

Claimant Not Entitled to Consequential Damages of Lack of Access

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Understanding Your Audience by Traffic Sources

Keith Ecker

This article describes each website traffic source. describes the mindset of the typical visitor that each attracts. and provides information on the type of content that is best suited to serve as a landing page for each channel.

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What Hybrid Work Plans Are Working?

Anthony Davies

Starting in late 2021, the drumbeat of "return-to-the-office" began and now — somewhere in the neighborhood of two years later of that — it begs the question: how are firms doing with their return-to-office? What programs — if any — have been successful?

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Strategies for Reining In Expenses During Down Market

Rob Mattern

What strategies can firms take to rein in expenses during a challenging, down market to avoid further layoffs? Look no further than the firm's back-office operations. This article provides a brief overview of five areas where your firm can not just "cut costs" but actually improve operations while doing so.

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Recessions Offer Opportunity To Improve Your Processes and Innovate

Ioana Good

Recessions are full of opportunity. No matter what industry you work in, a slowdown in the economy is an opportune time to invest in your brand, improve your processes, strengthen your business focus, and innovate to get a jump on competitors.

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