Websites with embedded Facebook “like” buttons must inform users their data will be collected and processed by the social media giant, the Court of Justice of the European Union has ruled.
- August 01, 2019Caroline Spiezio
For businesses that own such a device, or for individual employees who might have a personally owned one on their office desk, the question of who owns any recorded data remains murky.
August 01, 2019Brian SchraderIs a property leased to a farming tenant a commercial property or an agricultural property? What about a building leased to a government entity? The distinction can make a difference in the tax laws that apply to the parcel.
August 01, 2019Janice G. InmanWhen members of the military are be called into action, the impact could be felt right here at home by our commercial landlords, especially those whose tenants are composed of businesses owned or operated by a sole proprietor, or an owner with one or two employees.
August 01, 2019Andrew DectorLessors who repossess property immediately prior to a lessee bankruptcy filing may be required to return such property or face sanctions by the bankruptcy court. Federal courts are currently split on the issue of whether the lessor must voluntary surrender property seized pre-petition or may hold such property until the debtor obtains an order of turnover.
August 01, 2019Theresa A. DriscollProper planning and the ability to pivot will help American companies with UK, EU commercial property interests.
August 01, 2019Mathew B. Tully and Barry CrushellThis article explores legal developments over the past year that may impact compliance officer personal liability.
August 01, 2019Patrick Campbell, Jonathan New and Madison GaudreauA Q&A with Entertainment Lawyer Leslie Zigel
August 01, 2019Stan SoocherOn June 14, 2019, New York lawmakers approved, and Governor Cuomo signed, the "Housing Stability and Tenant Protection Act of 2019." The Act contains a series of laws affecting all rentals within the State of New York, making permanent New York's rent regulation laws, which proponents say will ensure that New York's tenants are protected. However, as with any legislation, especially one that seems to have been enacted hastily, there are unintended and possibly quite adverse long-term consequences.
August 01, 2019Mark Hakim










