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COVID Shutdown Orders vs. Statutory Rent Obligations Image

COVID Shutdown Orders vs. Statutory Rent Obligations

Brett S. Theisen & Mark B. Conlan

Even though payment of post-petition rent under a nonresidential lease (prior to rejection) has historically been an absolute requirement, bankruptcy courts, as courts of equity, have the ability during these extraordinary times to take a more flexible approach. This clearly is an evolving trend that should continue for at least the duration of the pandemic and perhaps beyond, as bankruptcy judges and practitioners seek out creative and unique responses to difficult issues.

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Particularized Pleading of Underlying Illegal Acts in the Second Circuit Image

Particularized Pleading of Underlying Illegal Acts in the Second Circuit

Steven Paradise & Matthew Catalano

Gamm v. Sanderson Farms, establishes a high burden for a plaintiff to plead adequately failure to disclose illegal conduct — regardless of how much circumstantial evidence a plaintiff is able to amass or how much news coverage the alleged conduct attracts.

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Bankruptcy and Intellectual Property Executory Contracts

Michael H. Strub Jr.

The economic impact of the pandemic has been catastrophic. For many companies, intellectual property are significant assets, and counsel for these businesses, as well as counsel for their creditors, licensees and licensors, will need to understand these issues that arise to avoid pitfalls and take full advantage of opportunities to exploit the full value of a company's IP for the benefit of their clients.

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Upcoming Event

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28th Cutting Edge Entertainment Law Seminar. Oct. 15-17, 2020.

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Legalweek NY is Expanding to Guide You Through a Legal Industry Revolution Image

Legalweek NY is Expanding to Guide You Through a Legal Industry Revolution

Zach Warren

The legal industry has undergone several years' worth of transformation over the course of the last six-plus months — so it's clear we're going to need more than a week to cover it all. Legalweek New York event is expanding in 2021 to include a yearlong slate of programming.

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The State of the e-Discovery and Data Privacy Job Market: Pre and Post COVID-19 – Part 2 Image

The State of the e-Discovery and Data Privacy Job Market: Pre and Post COVID-19 – Part 2

Jared Coseglia

A deep dive into the pre and post pandemic e-discovery job market landscape and what data privacy professionals can learn from ESI employment trends. Part Two of a Two-Part Article

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In Decision of First Impression, Court Decides 'Gap Grants' Can Be Terminated Under §203 of U.S. Copyright Act Image

In Decision of First Impression, Court Decides 'Gap Grants' Can Be Terminated Under §203 of U.S. Copyright Act

Stan Soocher

In the 1976 Copyright Act, Congress inserted a termination right for authors or their successors for pre-January 1, 1978, assignments of copyrighted works. However, the legislators didn't directly address a key issue: how to determine termination rights for what are known as "gap grant" works — that is, those created post-1977 under copyright assignments made before then.

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COVID-19 and Force Majeure Clauses

Neil J. Rosini & Michael I. Rudell

The COVID-19 outbreak has wreaked havoc on the entertainment industry. Productions have been halted and distribution channels disrupted. In the midst of this pandemic, one big question for contracting parties is whether force majeure will excuse or postpone a party's obligations without liability.

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Legal Technology, Advanced Analytics, and the Impact of the Pandemic on Innovation In the Automotive Industry Image

Legal Technology, Advanced Analytics, and the Impact of the Pandemic on Innovation In the Automotive Industry

Tariq Hafeez

For the automotive industry already facing cost constraints as a result of the pandemic, the predicted increase in litigation activity accentuates the need to invest in innovative service and delivery models to cut litigation costs.

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COVID-19 Related Governmental Shut Down Order Triggers Force Majeure Provision In Restaurant Leases Image

COVID-19 Related Governmental Shut Down Order Triggers Force Majeure Provision In Restaurant Leases

Marisa L. Byram

While commercial leases and the force majeure clauses contained in such leases vary widely, a recent decision from the United States Bankruptcy Court for the Northern District of Illinois may provide guidance to parties and help them to resolve similar disputes without resorting to the courts.

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