Features
David G. Kim
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Michael K. Friedland
The copyright for the original versions of Winnie the Pooh and Mickey Mouse have expired. Now, members of the public can create — and are busy creating — their own works based on these beloved characters. Suppose, though, we want to tell stories using Batman for which the copyright does not expire until 2035. We'll review five hypothetical works inspired by the original Batman comic and analyze them under fair use.
Features
Matthew Kramer
With rising interest rates and more stringent lending standards for both residential and commercial properties, security deposit disputes caused by buyers' inability to satisfy pre-closing purchase-financing conditions are also increasing.
Features
Lawrence J. Kotler
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Elisa Hyder
In Lafferty v. Off-Spec Solutions, the U.S. Bankruptcy Appellate Panel of the Ninth Circuit held that the discharge exceptions under Section 523(a) do not apply to corporate debtors under Subchapter V of Chapter 11 of the Bankruptcy Code.
Features
J. Mark Santiago
It's time for attorneys to return to the office on a five day a week schedule. There is significant evidence that shows remote learning is not as effective as in-person instruction.
Features
Massimo F. D'Angelo
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Gregory Wong
In New York state and local court cases, there is a seldom-used procedural mechanism for obtaining an expedited money judgment against a guarantor. This article provides an overview of CPLR 3213 motions, an update on the resolution of the split that previously existed between the New York State Supreme Court, Appellate Division, First and Second Departments, and practical guidance for transactional counsel drafting commercial leases and guaranties.
Features
Dyan Finguerra-DuCharme, Felicity Kohn
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Abla Belhachmi
This article provides guidance on the standards courts apply in determining ownership rights over social media accounts, as well as best practices to head off such disputes before they occur.
Features
J. Mark Santiago
It's time for attorneys to return to the office on a five day a week schedule. There is significant evidence that shows remote learning is not as effective as in-person instruction.
Columns & Departments
New York Real Estate Law Reporter Staff
Partial Constructive Eviction Defense Recognized
Condition Precedent to Sub-Sublease Not Satisfied
Guaranty Law Does Not Bar Liquidated Damages Claim
Penalty for Improper Conversion of Residential Building
Force Majeure Clause Reduces Pandemic-Era Rent
Features
Andrew Maloney
Last year saw a "staggering" jump in the number of law firm leaders who said they wanted to increase their nonequity tier going forward. Now it's clear many of the biggest Big Law players are following through, with several Am Law 100 firms growing their income partner ranks by double-digit percentages in 2023.
Features
Steve Schain
The CTA requires business entities to file information on their "beneficial owners" with FinCEN, which, in turn, may disclose it to domestic and foreign law enforcement agencies, prosecutors, judges and financial institutions.
