Market forces — such as workplace design, demographics and urbanization, capital flow and technology — are driving the growth of flexible space.
December 02, 2019Elizabeth Kluger Cooper and Zach Boroson
What Tenants and Landlords Should Know There are differences between assignments of leases and collateral assignments of leases, and each has aspects that parties to these agreements should expect and look out for. Let's discuss some of these issues.
December 02, 2019Terrence M. DunnThe 'Dreikausesn' Paradox, Other Hurdles, and Suggestions for Change Under current New York law, even the most meritorious legal challenge to property development faces insurmountable barriers once construction starts, because absent the most egregious wrongdoing, the courts will not order demolition of completed buildings, and current law makes it virtually impossible to obtain a preliminary injunction to halt construction.
December 02, 2019John R. Low-BeerIn any investigation where a client is deposed or interviewed by a government agent, experienced lawyers should be wary of potential false statement liability and likely will have advised their clients of the paramount need to be truthful. Voluntary communications, initiated by a company or individual, with government officials are of a different ilk, however
December 02, 2019Paige Ammons and Preston BurtonPart Two of a Two-Part Article In Part One of this article last month, we discussed several of the key business crimes cases from the recently concluded October Term 2018. We resume this discussion in Part Two of our article and offer some concluding thoughts about where the Court may go next in the years to come.
December 02, 2019Harry Sandick and Tara NorrisCybersecurity has been a high priority topic for the SEC the past few years. In September 2017, the SEC created a Cyber Unit within its Enforcement Division. This Cyber Unit had over 225 active investigations at the SEC's 2018 fiscal year end. The SEC has focused in particular on cybersecurity risks facing public companies.
December 02, 2019Michael J. Rivera and Abby I. YiMaryland's Largest Ever Ponzi-Scheme: Kevin Merrill Sentenced to 22 Years in Prison for $396 Million Consumer Debt Fraud
December 02, 2019Juliet GunevFormer Keppel Lawyer Who Cooperated with U.S. Government Fined and Sentenced to Probation for His Role in Petrobras Bribery Scheme
December 02, 2019Juliet GunevRecognizing the potential consequences, companies in Chapter 11 bankruptcy often try to reduce employee uncertainty by seeking authority from the bankruptcy court. The Bankruptcy Code, however, imposes a variety of limitations on the ability of a debtor-employer to provide certain types of compensation and benefits to "insiders," a term that is broadly defined in the Bankruptcy Code.
December 02, 2019Carl E. Black and Jonathan Noble Edel
