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The Meaning of the 'War Exclusion Clauses' In Cyberinsurance
The Eastern European conflict is already adding stress to already strained domestic relationships in the U.S. — between businesses and cyber insurance companies. As businesses face more cyberthreats than ever before, many are seeing higher premiums. Meanwhile, insurance companies are looking for ways to skirt coverage obligations that end up proving far too expensive
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Legal Tech: Duty to Preserve ESI of Hybrid-Driven Collaborative Tools
With heightened ease of use and convenience comes a duty for businesses and organizations to employ best practices regarding their responsibilities in maintaining the electronically stored information (ESI) that these applications create.
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The Guaranty Law Only Guarantees A Broken Contract
A wave of legislation designed to aid tenants during the COVID-19 pandemic has had an outsized effect on commercial landlord-tenant relations in New York City. The bill that has attracted perhaps the most attention is known as the "Guaranty Law."
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Real Property Law
Historic District Designation Not Covered By Title Insurance Liquidated Damages Provision Not an Unenforceable Penalty
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Landlord & Tenant Law
Unsigned Lease Agreement Not Binding Requirement That Tenants Speak English Supports Fair Housing Act Claim Nonpayment During Pandemic Not Excused By Lease's Casualty Clause Tenant's Diligent Efforts to Convert Property Satisfied Lease Obligation
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Development
No Automatic Entitlement to Special Permit Adverse Impact on Burial Sites Justified Variance Denial Area Variance Denial Upheld Special Permit Grant Reinstated
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Co-ops and Condominiums
Nonprofit Has Standing to Challenge Condominium's Alleged Violation of Fair Housing Act
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EQ Exercises Help Lawyers Optimize Their Leadership and Business Development Potential
The role of emotional intelligence, also known as EQ, Emotional Quotient, is critical to the success of lawyers who are leaders in their firms. But what, exactly, is EQ?
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Recession Proofing Your Law Firm
Whatever term the economists use to describe the slowing pace of commerce, the real question is: how do you protect your law firm's revenue stream when economic pressures are causing current and prospective clients to tighten their budgets?
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How to Solve the Information Governance Groundhog Day Syndrome
Security and privacy start with good information governance, and for many firms — trying to get their information governance policy implemented feels a lot like Groundhog Day. Yes, the one with Bill Murray. Let's take a closer look.
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