Real Property Law
October 01, 2023
Questions of Fact Remain About Width of Easement
Transfer Invalidated As Fraudulent Transfer
Cotenant's Operation of Mine Not Enjoined
Homeowners Association Lacked Standing to Enforce Covenant
Easement Holder Liable for Trespass After Easement Was Extinguished
Net Lease Makes a Reset
October 01, 2023
Of all the categories of commercial real estate, net lease is proving to be as resilient as it typically has been during down times. That is not to say that transactions haven't plummeted in this space — they have — but it does point to the asset class' ability to pivot, or make a reset when necessary.
Using Articles and Blogs To Grow Business for Attorneys and Law Firms
October 01, 2023
By tapping into the potential of written content, you can effectively attract, engage, and convert your target audience, ultimately bringing in more business and contributing to long-term success in the digital landscape.
Second Circuit: Notes Issued from Syndicated Loan Transaction Are Not Securities Under 'Reves' Test
October 01, 2023
In an important recent decision, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit reviewed a $1.7 billion syndicated loan and provided a helpful analytical framework for determining whether applicable securities laws were called into play.
Pressing Issues for Landlords and Tenants In the Event of a WeWork Bankruptcy
October 01, 2023
This article discusses in substance the most pressing issues for both landlords and tenants in the event of a WeWork bankruptcy filing under the U.S. Bankruptcy Code.
DOJ and States Open Antitrust Case Against Google for Monopolizing Internet Search Market
October 01, 2023
The U.S. Department of Justice and dozens of states opened their antitrust case against Google in Washington last month, accusing the tech giant of illegally monopolizing the internet search and related ad markets.
Supreme Court to Consider If Lanham Act's Name Trademark Prohibition Violates First Amendment
October 01, 2023
This case has important implications not only for trademark registrations, but also potentially in determining collisions between trademark rights, rights of publicity, and freedom of speech considerations in future cases.
Development
October 01, 2023
Site Plan Denial Overturned
Claim for Encroachment Reinstated
Area Variance Upheld
The Changing Role of Business Development Professionals In Law Firms
October 01, 2023
While the roles were historically viewed as something of "attorney concierge," more law firms are starting to empower business development officers to proactively generate business tips and leads for the firm.
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