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Landlord Considerations When Drafting Assignment and Subletting Provisions Image

Landlord Considerations When Drafting Assignment and Subletting Provisions

Mark Morfopoulos

Restricting a tenant's right to transfer the property it is leasing to a third party is a key component to any lease. Many lenders require landlords to obtain lender consent before the transfer is effective. Failure to obtain such consent could lead to a landlord's default under the terms and conditions of the loan documents, so it is imperative for a landlord to review its loan documents each time it receives a request from a tenant to transfer its interest under the lease.

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Retail's New Normal

Natalie Dolce

Welcome to the evolving world of retail — a world that is geared toward changing the way people engage in retail and retail destinations feature a blend of entertainment, experiences and services.

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The International Encryption Debate: Privacy Versus Big Brother Image

The International Encryption Debate: Privacy Versus Big Brother

Robert J. Anello & Richard F. Albert

Although increased reliance on technology such as emails and texts has provided greater opportunity to gather evidence of criminal activity, law enforcement agencies around the world complain that encryption technologies make it difficult to catch criminals and terrorists and therefore should be restricted.

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Basic Tax Issues for Social Media Influencers

Robert M. Jason

This article provides a general introduction to social media influencers and discusses common tax issues arising on the income side of the equation. What is taxable income? What happens if the influencer's compensation is paid in equity?

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Counsel Concerns: Bid to Remove Daughters' Lawyer from Petty Estate Litigation Image

Counsel Concerns: Bid to Remove Daughters' Lawyer from Petty Estate Litigation

Jenna Greene

Remember the nasty fight between Tom Petty's widow and daughters over control of his estate? Now the mud is splattering the lawyers, too.

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Involuntary Bankruptcy: Limited Remedy and Strong Sanctions for Abuse Image

Involuntary Bankruptcy: Limited Remedy and Strong Sanctions for Abuse

Michael L. Cook

A bankruptcy court decision recently detailed how courts applying Bankruptcy Code §303(i) can sanction creditors who "abuse … the power given to [them] … to file an involuntary bankruptcy petition." The decision shows why the filing of an involuntary bankruptcy requires careful pre-filing legal judgment.

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When Key Employees Quit: 5 Things You Must Do to Keep Control of Critical Data Image

When Key Employees Quit: 5 Things You Must Do to Keep Control of Critical Data

Michael Ciaramitaro & Sarah Brown

Losing a key employee is never easy — they often take with them institutional knowledge, great internal and external relationships, and critical skill sets. There is also a risk that they'll take some information or data with them when they go, either inadvertently or on purpose.

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Does a Roof's Warranty Remain Effective Under Solar Panels? Image

Does a Roof's Warranty Remain Effective Under Solar Panels?

Jonathan B. King

The growing interest in alternative fuel sources may be a boon for property owners seeking new ways to generate profits and savings. But care should be taken when a roof is the proposed site of a solar-panel installation, whether managed by a property owner or by a lessee.

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Training Machines to Speak Legalese: The Perils and Promise of AI in Law Image

Training Machines to Speak Legalese: The Perils and Promise of AI in Law

Serena Wellen

When AI is deployed appropriately with proper oversight, it helps us make connections we couldn't see before, leading us to new legal and business insights. But teaching machines how to interpret “legalese” is nearly as challenging as the task it is trying to solve.

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Discovery Concerns In Blockchain Litigation

Stuart D. Levi, Alexander C. Drylewski, Giyoung Song & Thania Charmani

The increased use of blockchain technology and cryptocurrencies, which have spread to the entertainment industry, including for royalty revenue determinations, has given rise to a variety of disputes. Substantive issues regarding the offer, sale and trading of digital tokens are coming before the courts, prompting novel discovery questions in these cases.

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