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.
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.
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.
When does an immediately adjacent neighbor have standing to challenge a SEQRA determination?
Technology allows attorneys to keep informed so they can help their clients understand the potential impact on their company.
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
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.
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.
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
The Hoskins case highlighted the manner by which the DOJ (and the SEC, which has civil enforcement jurisdiction under the FCPA) can harness the common-law doctrine of agency to expand the reach of the statute.
