The Housing Stability and Tenant Protection Act (HSTPA) has generated considerable litigation by landlords in both state and federal court. In Building and Realty Institute of Westchester and Putnam Counties, Inc. v. State of New York, the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York dismissed takings, substantive due process, and contracts clause challenges to the statute.
Litigation analytics can be considered a roadmap of sorts — an important guide to ensure the legal professional arrives at the correct litigation strategy or business plan. However, like roadmaps, litigation analytics will only be useful if it's based on data that is complete and accurate.
With the reopening of Broadway now in full swing, this is an ideal opportunity to address new legal developments.
State May Recover Part of Advance Payment from Condemnee
The U.S. doesn't have a federal cybersecurity law, but that doesn't mean there is no cybersecurity industry standard. There are regulations, case law, guidelines and state laws that, when combined, create an industry standard applicable to almost all business sectors.
Many firms are projecting that 2021 will be an improvement over 2020's average revenue growth and PPEP growth, which in January was not the common wisdom. But we have also learned some things in 2021 that should not be forgotten or overlooked in the rush to year-end.
The 'Unicolors' case highlights the value of copyright registration, not only for creators who rely on the exclusivity of their content for making a living, but also for anyone with copyright eligible works in their IP portfolio.
Internet tools are becoming more sophisticated in measuring the impact of disparaging and defamatory online statements, paving the way for affected business owners and celebrities to fight back by filing defamation suits seeking to recover damages for the harm to their reputation and brand value.
New York's recently enacted cannabis law, the Marijuana Regulation and Taxation of 2021 (MRTA), created a maze of new legal requirements that affect not only cannabis companies, but also the companies that conduct business with them.
