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Distressed Real Estate Filings to Continue

Andrew C. Kassner & Joseph N. Argentina Jr.

Although interest rates may have peaked, we continue to expect a large volume of distressed real estate debtors to utilize the bankruptcy system over the next couple of years. This article analyzes two recent decisions regarding distressed real estate bankruptcies, both of which involve rights of real estate lenders against proceeds of collateral other than the real estate itself.

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Interviews With Defense Lawyers In Authors' AI Suit Against Meta

Ross Todd

Whether there's a fair use right to use copyrighted texts to train learning language models (LLMs) such as LLaMA is one of the central legal questions facing companies developing generative artificial intelligence. District Judge Chhabria then knocked out a significant chunk of the plaintiffs' initial claims — a win for Meta's legal team. Following are interviews about the case with these defense lawyers.

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How CRE's Asset Classes Performed In 2023

Richard Berger

It was widely believed that the US would be in a recession by now, but that is not the case – it's one of several 2023 forecasts that didn't play out exactly how many thought it would.

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Players On the Move

Entertainment Law & Finance Staff

A look at moves among attorneys, law firms, companies and other players in entertainment law.

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CRE Case Roundup: Analysis of Recent Cases In Commercial Leasing

Stewart Sterk & Scott Mollen

Stewart Sterk, Mack Professor of Law at the Cardozo School of Law and Editor-in-Chief of New York Real Estate Law Reporter and Scott Mollen, partner at Herrick Feinstein provide analysis of recent cases regarding commercial real estate.

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To What Extent Does a Bankruptcy Court Have Jurisdiction Over a Post-Confirmation Lawsuit?

Lawrence J. Kotler

In the recent decision of Tew v. ED&F Man Capital Markets, the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Eastern District of Kentucky addressed a thorny decision for all bankruptcy courts, namely to what extent a bankruptcy court has jurisdiction over a post-confirmation lawsuit.

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Navigating the Complexities of Internal Investigations In the Current Climate

Carrie Cohen, Brian Michael & Christine Wong

Today, internal investigations have taken on added complexity given the government's current emphasis on voluntary disclosures, the increased vigor of social justice movements, the 24/7 news cycle, and other heightened risks that often require companies to respond quickly to an unexpected event or potential crisis. To help companies navigate these complexities and best address such situations, the following strategies should be considered.

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The DOJ's Corporate Enforcement Policy: One Year Later

Jolie Apicella

The DOJ's Criminal Division issued three declinations since the issuance of the revised CEP a year ago. Review of these cases gives insight into DOJ's implementation of the new policy in practice.

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Advantages and Limitations of a Two-Tier Partnership Structure

Miten Shah

The two-tier partnership structure has gained wider acceptance as a key tool for increasing profitability, as well as talent acquisition and retention. Let's explore how this model is reshaping law firm dynamics, offering new opportunities and challenges in the war for legal talent.

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Fresh Filings

Entertainment Law & Finance Staff

Notable court filings in entertainment law.

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