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An Innovator's Approach to Hybrid: Empathy and Iteration
January 01, 2023
This is a time of innovation, and one way law firms can prepare for a future we can't yet see is through leveraging two key levers: the need for empathy and iteration.
What Rights Does Commercial Subtenant Have In Security Deposit When Landlord Files for Bankruptcy?
January 01, 2023
Section 365 of the Bankruptcy Code, which governs the disposition of executory contracts, has specific provisions regarding the disposition of commercial real estate leases in bankruptcy, including the rights of a tenant to remain in possession of the leased premises when the landlord files a bankruptcy case and rejects the lease. But what rights does a tenant have with regard to the security deposit delivered by the tenant to the landlord?
Landlord & Tenant Law
January 01, 2023
Rent Obligations of Successor Tenant to Rent-Controlled Apartment Commences At Prior Tenant's Death Landlord Not Entitled to Attorneys' Fees Incurred In Defending Unsuccessful Class Action
Fresh Filings
January 01, 2023
A look at moves among attorneys, law firms, companies and other players in entertainment law.
Innovating Hybrid: Empathy and Iteration
January 01, 2023
Recognizing that this is a time of innovation, one way law firms can 'prepare for a future we can't yet see' is through leveraging two key levers: the need for empathy and iteration.
Appellate Review of a Bankruptcy Court's Preliminary Injunction
January 01, 2023
A bankruptcy court preliminary injunction should be reviewable as of right because of Supreme Court precedent, the rulings of other courts and common sense.
Cryptocurrency: Rich In Investment Opportunity; Ripe for Fraud Schemes
January 01, 2023
The recent implosion of FTX Trading leaves investors and their advisers wondering whether any crypto investment is safe. There have been dozens of cryptocurrency-related fraud schemes in recent years including Ponzi schemes and investment schemes using crypto and the blockchain to facilitate the fraud scheme.
Are You Ready for Europe's New Patent System?
January 01, 2023
In Europe, the patent system is changing and will offer to companies a new patent protection and a new patent court. It should start in April 2023, with a sunrise period starting in January 2023.
Investing In Resources That Make a Law Firm Hum
January 01, 2023
Firm leadership must think about their talent (and that means all their talent) differently than they do today: as a core business asset whose managed value can make or break the firm's success.
Real Property Law
January 01, 2023
Administrator's Deed Divested Distributees of Ownership Interest No Rescission of Deed When Mistake Was Not Mutual Restrictive Covenant Did Not Bar Educational Use Issues of Fact About Mortgagee's Knowledge of Fraud Precludes Summary Judgment No Private Right of Action to Enforce Food Cart Regulations

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