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Court Decides Who Is the 'Prevailing Party' No Duty to Collect Rent from Subsequent Tenant
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Law Firm Leadership Isn't a Role, It's a Mindset
When a law firm does not subscribe to a traditional corporate structure At most companies, the leadership structure is typically clear and hierarchical. But what does leadership look like at a law firm when a traditional corporate structure doesn't apply?
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Knick: Opening the Federal Courts to Taking Claims
When a landowner contends that government action has effected a taking of her property without just compensation in violation of the Fifth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution, where can she sue? Until this past June, when the Supreme Court decided Knick v. Township of Scott, the answer was clear: state court and only state court. Knick changed all that.
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Real Property Law
Mortgagee Entitled to Deficiency Judgment When Mortgagor's Submissions Are Insufficient to Rebut Mortgagee's Appraisal Foreclosure Action Proceeds Despite Failure to Formally Discontinue Prior Foreclosure Action Forbearance Agreement Tolled Statute of Limitations Foreclosure Proceeding Dismissed for Lack of Standing Did Not Accelerate Mortgage
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Landlord & Tenant
Landlord Failed to Rebut Presumption of Willfulness Landlord Substantiated Individual Apartment Improvements Vacatur of Stipulation for Use and Occupancy Overturned Occupant's Deception Waived Succession Rights Setting Rent for Unit First Decontrolled In 1954
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Co-ops & Condominiums
Commercial Units Should Be Counted In Determining Amount of Reserve Fund
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10 Common Misconceptions Lawyers Have About Media Relations
Traditional media continue to evolve and constrict in a marketplace consumed by non-traditional influencers, including bloggers, social media stars, bots. Accordingly, the art of media relations is more important than ever to make sure PR professionals are doing all we can to influence the dwindling number of legitimate journalists while managing and enhancing the public reputations of our law firm clients.
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When Being a Star Rainmaker is Not Enough: Why EQ Leads to Even Better Business Results
Why EQ Leads to Even Better Business Results It is not uncommon for law firms to face negative business outcomes caused by the behavior of a star rainmaker who is unaware of the impact that they have on others. And that's what emotional intelligence (EQ) is about and why it's so important to lead to better business results. What can law firms do to help their star partners increase their emotional intelligence to avoid potentially disastrous business outcomes for themselves and their firms?
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The 5-Step Path to Meeting Your Firm's Marketing Goals
Law firms of all sizes struggle to define a marketing and business development pathway that strikes the right balance to deliver measurable value at a manageable cost. A well-defined, quantifiable approach (proactive, not reactive) is necessary to execute a law firm's strategy.
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Maximize the Impact of Firm Sponsorships with Social Media
Pro bono work on an individual level is often not publicized, but the work you do in the community as a firm should be. Here's how to ensure both you and the charities, nonprofits, etc. you're supporting gain the maximum amount of exposure and awareness for their causes.
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