Legal Tech: The Attorney-Client Privilege Purpose Requirement and E-Discovery
February 01, 2023
On Jan. 9, the U.S. Supreme Court heard oral argument on whether the attorney-client privilege protects against disclosure of dual-purpose communications — where the communications contain both legal and nonlegal advice.
Live Webinar: The Crypto Landscape Post-FTX
February 01, 2023
On Feb. 15 at 4 p.m. ET, Cybersecurity Law & Strategy will present a complimentary live webinar titled "The Crypto Landscape Post-FTX." The presentation will cover the current status and near-future outlook for the blockchain (crypto) sector.
Development
February 01, 2023
Invalid Condition on Special Permit Does Not Invalidate Permit
Landmark Commission's Certificate of Appropriateness Upheld
Area Variances Upheld
Negative Declaration on Zoning Amendment Upheld
BSA Misconstrued Curb Level Provision In Zoning Resolution
How Much Deference to Public Use Determinations?
February 01, 2023
How closely will New York courts scrutinize exercises of the eminent domain power? Until recently, courts have been quite deferential when entities clothed with eminent domain power have determined that private property is necessary for public use. Two recent decisions, however, suggest that there are limits to that deference.
Real Property Law
February 01, 2023
Tax Deed Invalid for Inadequate Notice
Mistaken Description In Foreclosure Action on Neighboring Parcel Does Not Affect Landowner's Parcel
Co-ops and Condominiums
February 01, 2023
Unit Owner Failed to Establish Full Title As Surviving Joint Tenant
Association Denied Summary Judgment In Unit Owner's Claim Of Improper Waiver of Dues
Eminent Domain Law
February 01, 2023
Claimant Not Entitled to Consequential Damages of Lack of Access
Understanding Your Audience by Traffic Sources
February 01, 2023
This article describes each website traffic source. describes the mindset of the typical visitor that each attracts. and provides information on the type of content that is best suited to serve as a landing page for each channel.
What Hybrid Work Plans Are Working?
February 01, 2023
Starting in late 2021, the drumbeat of "return-to-the-office" began and now — somewhere in the neighborhood of two years later of that — it begs the question: how are firms doing with their return-to-office? What programs — if any — have been successful?
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