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The Bankruptcy Code's Inherent Limitations for Struggling Golf Courses
<b><i>Part Two of a Two-Part Article</b></i><p>The ability of a debtor to reject a restrictive covenant under Section 365 or to sell free and clear of a covenant under Section 363(f) is limited and the obstacles are difficult to surmount. A possible solution, however, may surface if a debtor can demonstrate a change of circumstances under state law.
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Bit Parts
BOSTON Band Principal Scholz Loses Appeal in “Original” Member Billing Dispute Against Former BOSTON Guitarist Goudreau<br>Former Band Member's Counterclaims Against Commodores Are Dismissed
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Voice of the Client: Chief Client Service, Experience and Value Officers in Law Firms
<b><i>Roles, Results & Roadblocks</b></i><p>An increasing number of the world's largest law firms are conducting business at such a scale that having a dedicated, full-time client service or experience officer adds significant value to the firms and their clients.
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Development
City Not Estopped to Object to Nonconforming Building<br>Lawyer Advertising Billboards Not Treated As Onsite Advertisements<br>Town Not Obligated to Consider Zoning Amendment<br>East Harlem Rezoning Upheld
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Landlord & Tenant
Failure to Register Precludes Landlord from Collecting Otherwise Lawful Rent Increases<br>Unlawful Entry and Detained Proceeding Requires Proof of Possession
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Law Firms: You Can't Buy Yourself Out of Risk
A survey of more than 160 law firm executives (from medium to large firms) found that law firms are among some of the highest spenders on security yet were susceptible to some of the most common risks. And the issue will grow over the coming years as the demands of the business drive the adoption of emerging technologies, such as cloud and Artificial Intelligence (AI).
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Case Notes
Insurance Lapse Deemed Not Curable<br>Uncertain Method for Determining Future Rent Dooms Renewal Rights
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Marketing Tech: How CMOs Can Use Retargeting to Attract New Business
Retargeting combines two of the most important aspects of digital marketing: automation and personalization. Marketers use retargeting to stay in front of the consumer across devices and to ultimately try to reach them at the right time — the moment of purchase intent.
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IP News
Federal Circuit: IPR Petitioner Always Retains Burden of Establishing Timeliness<br>Federal Circuit: Framework for 'Overlapping Cases' Applies in IPR
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Third Circuit Affirms Reversal of $275M Break-Up Fee in Del. Bankruptcy Case
The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit on Sept. 13 upheld a Delaware Bankruptcy Court's decision to block a Florida-based energy company from collecting a $275 million merger termination fee against the bankruptcy estates of Energy Future Holdings Corp. and a subsidiary.
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