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Players On the Move
October 01, 2023
A look at moves among attorneys, law firms, companies and other players in entertainment law.
Bankruptcy Court Rules Contract to Produce Documentary Was Not a Personal Services Contract
October 01, 2023
Bankruptcy courts continue to adjudicate disputes regarding Section 365 of the Bankruptcy Code, which addresses the disposition of executory contracts between the debtor and third parties. And we continue to report on developments in this area. Often the issue involves whether the contract is an executory contract that is subject to being assumed and assigned.
SEC Sued Over Private Fund Adviser Rule
October 01, 2023
The Managed Funds Association and five other industry groups have sued the SEC over its new private fund advisers rule, saying the agency has overreached its statutory authority and interferes with contracts.
The Complex Relationship Between Real Estate and Technology
October 01, 2023
In place of the common assumption from the COVID years that real estate and technology spending were inversely related, it's becoming increasingly clear that the two line items — which trail only talent on the overall cost hierarchy — have a more complex relationship.
Trade Secret Protection for Consumer-Facing Products
October 01, 2023
Intellectual property laws, including copyright, patent, trademark and trade secret laws can provide avenues for companies to protect their IP. But it's not always clear what assets are protectable and what are not.
Co-ops and Condominiums
October 01, 2023
Condominium's Delay Constituted Acceptance of Alteration Agreement
Online Extra: AI Copyright — Ethical and Legal Considerations for Marketing and Sales
October 01, 2023
Standing still and waiting to take action wasn't easy, but the patience paid off. Now, I understand some of AI's limitations and ways to leverage it to propel marketing and sales activities.
Upcoming Events
October 01, 2023
National Conference of Personal Managers Interchange 2023 33rd Annual Entertainment Law Institute
Second Department Rules That Cooperative Apartment Owners' Rights Are Precarious
September 01, 2023
On June 14, 2023, the Second Department decided Walsh v Ocwen Loan Servicing. The court, with little fanfare, appeared to rule that cooperative apartment owners are saddled with an unavoidable risk of loss. That is, if a lender alleges that the owners have defaulted, and then conducts a nonjudicial foreclosure sale, the former owners are left with few remedies.
Co-ops and Condominiums
September 01, 2023
Co-Op Purchaser Not Entitled to Cancel Contract Stipulation of Settlement Did Not Foreclose Warranty of Habitability Claim Questions of Fact About Mitchell-Lama Succession Rights

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