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Am Law 100 Insights: How Much Do Realization Rates Actually Matter?

Andrew Maloney

In 2023, Am Law 100 firms saw their lowest realization rates in five years. Despite the lower realization, the industry appears to have had a better financial year in 2023 compared with 2022. So how much do realization rates actually matter?

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Due Diligence Commercial Leasing Best Practices In New Jersey

Zachary Rosenberg

Due diligence for CRE loans involves a comprehensive review and analysis of the various conditions and risks associated with the property being mortgaged, with the goal of mitigating such risks to the greatest possible extent before closing the loan.

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FTC Finalizes Ban On Noncompete Agreements

Maydeen Merino

The rule will generally ban employers from entering, maintaining or attempting to enter a noncompete agreement with an employee, or conveying — absent a good-faith basis — that a worker is subject to a noncompete clause.

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Fresh Filings

Entertainment Law & Finance Staff

Notable recent court filings in entertainment law.

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Landlord & Tenant Law

New York Real Estate Law Reporter Staff

Occupation of Premises Does Not Establish Assignment By Operation of Law Amendment to Rent Stabilization Law Is Not Unconstitutional

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Overview of New UAE Bankruptcy Law

Dario Sabaghi

With the establishment of a specialized Bankruptcy Court and a dedicated Bankruptcy Unit, the introduction of preventive settlements, more flexible restructuring proceedings, and the expansion of potential liability, among other things, the new legislation is set to reshape the approach of law firms.

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Is It Possible to Reconcile the Two Sides In the AI Copyright Debate?

Maria Dinzeo

The points and counterpoints brought up by experts at a Stanford Law conference provide insight on the future relationship between AI and copyright creators.

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Real Property Law

New York Real Estate Law Reporter Staff

Summary Judgment Denied On Prescriptive Easement Claim Summary Judgment Denied On Breach of Contract Claim Contract Condition Was For Benefit of Both Parties Statute of Limitations Did Not Bar Claim of Permanent Physical Encroachment

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Closing 'Unacceptable Loopholes': How Sex Abuse Claimants Could Gain Power In Chapter 11 Bankruptcies

Ellen Bardash

New federal legislation proposes sweeping changes to how bankruptcy courts handle child sexual abuse claims in Chapter 11 proceedings, with supporters claiming the process has become a way for debtors to silence victims and avoid liability.

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Maximizing Marketing ROI Requires Data-Driven Approach

Chris Rossi

In today's competitive legal market, understanding the return on investment (ROI) from marketing efforts is no longer a luxury for law firms, but a necessity. One that can mean the difference between maintaining a competitive edge or losing ground to competitors.

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