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New York Real Estate Law Reporter Staff

Developer’s Taking Claims Survive Motion to DismissDEC Incorrectly Granted Permit to Expand Nonconforming Mining UseMemorandum of Understanding Not Binding on Subsequent Town Board

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Live Streaming Accelerates Business Growth

Julie Savarino

Live streaming has evolved significantly and is a widespread phenomenon for retail, gaming, and influencers but is now providing competitive advantages for leading accounting, management consulting, and other professional services firms and B-to-B companies looking to build their brands and increase business.

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Copyright Cases Roundup

Stan Soocher

A roundup of recent cases in entertainment-related copyrights.

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AI Poisoning: A Self Help Cybersecurity Option

Jonathan Bick

A novel legal self-help technique to secure artificial intelligence data and programs is known as Poisoning AI. This technique involves modifying the AI algorithm to intentionally produce specific erroneous results.

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Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of Customers: Developments on ‘Conquesting’ from the Ninth Circuit Image

Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of Customers: Developments on ‘Conquesting’ from the Ninth Circuit

Howard Shire & Di’Vennci K. Lucas

In a recent decision, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit addressed the issue of whether purchasing market competitors’ search engine keyword terms, known as “conquesting,” constitutes trademark infringement.

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DOJ Issues New Rule Regulating Handling of Bulk Sensitive Personal Data

Craig Heeren  & Mollie Sitkowski & Angela Lam

The DOJ has proposed a rule that would regulate certain transactions involving bulk sensitive personal data. The rule would implement a complex regulatory framework, with civil and criminal enforcement, that is similar to sanctions and export licensing regimes. It also implicates federal cybersecurity requirements, government contracting and CFIUS actions.

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Adapting for Success: Strategic Insights for Law Firms in 2025 and Beyond

Dan Safran

The legal industry is at an inflection point, grappling with challenges that range from rising client demands to technological disruption. There are five critical areas where firms can take a proactive, strategic approach, including actionable insights and recommendations for navigating 2025 and beyond.

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Second Circuit Clarifies Video Privacy Protection Act

Aldo “Al” M. Leiva & Alexander F. Koskey

The Second Circuit’s decision is notable in that it signals a reversal of the recent trend of dismissals of VPPA claims in courts across the country and could trigger a significant increase in VPPA lawsuits. Although organizations have grappled with VPPA claims for several years, this decision is another red flag to organizations to take immediate steps and ensure compliance with privacy laws to mitigate the risks of VPPA claims.

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Secondary Liability for Copyright Infringement At the Supreme Court

Catherine Nyarady & Crystal Parker

In February 2024, the Fourth Circuit addressed a jury’s 2020 damages award of $1 billion finding Cox secondarily liable for its subscribers’ copyright infringement through illegal copying of copyrighted songs. Both Cox and Sony filed petitions for certiorari.

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Trends In Outsourcing: How Suppliers Are Meeting Demands In a Challenging Talent Market

Kate Post

In an era where skilled professionals are in high demand and hard to find, companies across industries are increasingly turning to outsourcing partners to fill critical roles. The outsourcing landscape has evolved significantly, shifting from a cost-saving measure to a strategic partnership that helps organizations meet their talent acquisition goals.

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