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CA Supreme Court Upholds Co-Tenancy Clause
The Supreme Court of California determined that the landlord held the requisite control under the associated lease agreement with the co-tenant because that co-tenant was located on property owned by that landlord. The court made a clear distinction between that scenario and the situation where a co-tenant is located on property owned by an unrelated third party.
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Strategies for Negotiating AI Vendor Contracts
As artificial intelligence continues making inroads into the entertainment industry, AI vendor contracts are introducing new legal complexities that go beyond traditional “Software as a Service” (SaaS) agreements, often shifting significant risk onto customers.
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The Rise and Rise of Hospitality In Law Firms
The demand for client-facing hospitality experiences has intensified. Law firms are incorporating more client-centric services, such as personalized spaces for client meetings, high-end catering, and concierge-style offerings during in-person visits.
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How Prepared Are You for Trump 2.0’s Worksite Enforcement Regime?
As the first months of the new administration have demonstrated, President Trump fully intends to deliver on the campaign promise to “restart workplace enforcement.” Employers should prepare now to confirm their employees are authorized to work and have robust compliance policies and procedures in place should ICE come knocking.
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How UK Is Grappling With Copyright Issues In AI
How the United Kingdom is addressing the key copyright infringement issues as they relate to generative AI models and output, and highlights the “fair dealing” and statutory provisions unique to the country.
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Reframing the AI Debate Will Improve How We Practice Law
For the last several years, I’ve become obsessed with a particular legal, technological, and philosophical question: Can a robot invent on its own?
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Use Variance Mandated Under Relaxed Standard for Public UtilitiesAppeal of Variance Grant Moot Because Residence Was Completed
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Soft Touch Prospecting Strategies for Lawyers
The law is a complex field. Everyone does not do the same thing. You still need to bring in new clients. What are some “soft touch” strategies that might be more comfortable?
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First Circuit Adds to Split On Whether Use of the Internet Is ‘Interstate Commerce’
The internet is generally viewed as inherently interstate in nature, but courts have reached different conclusions as to whether use of the internet by itself satisfies the “interstate commerce” requirement in criminal statutes, or something more is needed.
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Feds Downsizing Raises Concerns for CRE
The commercial real estate market, particularly the office sector, faces a significant and imminent challenge: substantial reductions in federal government leasing. It's not a question of if but how much Uncle Sam will downsize its office footprint.
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