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Bankruptcy Court Preliminary Injunction Held Not Appealable

Michael L. Cook

A bankruptcy court's preliminary injunction was "not a final and immediately appealable order," held the U.S. District Court for the District of Delaware in In re Alcor Energy, LLC.

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Discharge of Student Loan Debt OK'd Under Brunner Standard

Rudolph J. Di Massa, Jr. & Keri L. Wintle

In January, a Southern District of New York U.S. Bankruptcy Chief Judge entered a decision granting summary judgment to a pro se debtor, finding that he debtor had satisfied the "undue hardship" standard set forth in Section 523(a)(8) of the Bankruptcy Code, and ordering the discharge of the student loan debt of more than $220,000.

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Attorney Proffers: Practical Considerations and Some Law Too

Robert J. Anello & Richard F. Albert

Handled with care, an attorney proffer can provide a critical opportunity to gauge a prosecutor's reaction while limiting the risk of compromising the client's potential defense at trial.

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Swedish Music Industry Views: Part Two

Stan Soocher

Among other things, the article discusses the Swedish music industry perspective on the European Union's Copyright Directive, the growth of multi-country music licensing hubs and the impact of Brexit.

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Neighbor Standing to Challenge SEQRA Determinations

Stewart E. Sterk

When does an immediately adjacent neighbor have standing to challenge a SEQRA determination?

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In the Know: Top 5 Legal Technology Trends for the 2020s Image

In the Know: Top 5 Legal Technology Trends for the 2020s

Deb Dobson

Technology allows attorneys to keep informed so they can help their clients understand the potential impact on their company.

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Landlord & Tenant Law

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Lifetime Leasehold Interest Does Not Exempt Apartment from Rent Stabilization Exculpatory Clause Bars Tenant's Claim for Lost Profits Resulting from Landlord's Negligence Landlord's Reliance on Representations of Prior Owners Does Not Preclude Finding That Overcharge Was Willful, Resulting In Treble Damages Tenant's Failure to Pay Rent and Other Charges Forfeits Tenant's Right to Renew Questions of Fact Remain About Tenants Liability for Holdover Charges Tenant's Proposed Withdrawal of Application for Loft Board Coverage Void As Against Public Policy

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Competitive Intelligence: Helping Your Client Know Their Client Image

Competitive Intelligence: Helping Your Client Know Their Client

Patricia Ellard

We hear more and more that exceptional client service and in-depth knowledge of the clients' business and industry are the differentiators in keeping current clients and winning new ones. Value far outweighs cost when it comes to long-term client relationships, bet-the-company work and ongoing client success.

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Outsourcing: How to Do Better Than Flipping a Coin Image

Outsourcing: How to Do Better Than Flipping a Coin

Rob Mattern

The legal industry is on the cusp of transformational change making the "siren song" of a successful outsourcing engagement ever more alluring: increase expertise and flexibility while lowering costs, and significantly mitigating risk.

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Real Property Law

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Purchaser Who Did Not Record Until After Notice of Pendency In Foreclosure Action Not Entitled to Intervene Recording of Senior Mortgage Put Junior Mortgagee on Constructive Notice Issues of Fact Preclude Summary Judgment on Easement Claims Purchaser's Claim for Damages Against Dual Agent Broker Survives Summary Judgment Title Insurance Regulations Upheld

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