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In-depth analysis of a recent case in which the government paid $45M to Northrop to settle trade secrets litigation.

When may a coop buyer escape from a sale contract based on erroneous statements made by the coop board that would, if accurate, interfere with the buyer's right to occupy space associated with the coop shares the buyer has contracted to purchase? The First Department recently faced that issue.

Cases involving vested rights, and area variance denial.

Like their larger counterparts, small and midsize law firms are facing escalating scrutiny from clients over their efficiency, project management and costs. But not all small and midsize firms are reacting in the same way.

Numerous class action complaints have been filed recently, challenging labels' claims that the products are "all natural." One of the many roadblocks for plaintiffs in establishing class certification in these cases has been finding a reliable damages methodology that can withstand scrutiny. This article summarizes several proposed models, and how the courts have dealt with them.

The article contains a basic checklist from both the Tenant's and Landlord's viewpoint on how to break a commercial lease.

When is a rent acceleration clause in a commercial lease enforceable? New York's Court of Appeals gave an answer that is unlikely to be helpful to anyone but litigators: A rent acceleration clause is enforceable unless it constitutes a penalty. The court, however, provided little guidance about when a rent acceleration clause would constitute a penalty.

Ebola arrived in the United States last fall; measles resurged this winter; and this year's influenza strains were some of deadliest in recent memory. In light of these public health threats, employers are struggling to ascertain their rights and obligations toward their workforce, including those who are infected, exposed, or at-risk.