Given the downward pressure on commercial real estate valuations in many areas, and the increasing likelihood that owners of real property will cease paying real property taxes when there is no longer any equity, we decided to report on a recent decision issued by the Ninth Circuit that reversed a decision of the bankruptcy court allocating the distribution of the proceeds of a sale of real property pro rata between the IRS, on account of its tax lien, and the bankruptcy estate.
- November 01, 2024Andrew C. Kassner and Joseph N. Argentina Jr.
Law firms are navigating a paradigm shift in how they approach office space. With the rise of flexible workplaces, firms are finding that when their attorneys do come into the office, the main goal is to connect and collaborate with peers — and this shift has transformed how law firms address their real estate needs.
November 01, 2024Alaa PashaScouting Organization's Adverse Possession Claim Against County Land Fails Easement Not Subject to Termination Under RPAPL 1951 Doctrine of Emblements Might Sustain Former Tenant's Claim to Crops Church Property Tax Exempt Because Town Did Not Establish Zoning Violation
November 01, 2024New York Real Estate Law Reporter StaffLaw firms are navigating a paradigm shift in how they approach office space. With the rise of flexible workplaces, firms are finding that when their attorneys do come into the office, the main goal is to connect and collaborate with peers — and this shift has transformed how law firms address their real estate needs.
November 01, 2024Alaa PashaFederal plea agreements sometimes state explicitly that they are limited to that one office and do not bind other U.S. attorney's offices. In this article, we discuss the circuit courts' competing approaches to interpreting the binding effect of plea agreements and the Department of Justice policy.
November 01, 2024Elkan Abramowitz and Jonathan SackIn an era of rapid change and increasing client expectations, fostering authentic relationships and prioritizing effective communication are essential for sustainable growth.
November 01, 2024Leander Dolphin and Kent NevinsThe U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit called Live Nation Entertainment Inc.'s requirement of new procedures for mass arbitration claims unenforceable and rejected the company's bid to keep a proposed class action lawsuit alleging inflated ticket prices out of court.
November 01, 2024Avalon Zoppo and Adolfo PesqueraLandowner Did Not Establish Nonconforming Use Protection Zoning Board of Appeals Misconstrued Town Code Definition NYU Has Standing to Challenge Zoning Amendment
November 01, 2024New York Real Estate Law Reporter StaffThis article considers how an organization might consider handling information generally, through the lens of a specifically troubling subset of information: ephemeral messages.
November 01, 2024James Sherer, Brittany Yantis and Luke RecordGetting new business doesn't always involve knocking on doors. It can often be gained by whispering in the right ears.
November 01, 2024Bryce Sanders








