Real Property Law
October 01, 2022
Historic District Designation Not Covered By Title Insurance
Liquidated Damages Provision Not an Unenforceable Penalty
Landlord & Tenant Law
October 01, 2022
Unsigned Lease Agreement Not Binding
Requirement That Tenants Speak English Supports Fair Housing Act Claim
Nonpayment During Pandemic Not Excused By Lease's Casualty Clause
Tenant's Diligent Efforts to Convert Property Satisfied Lease Obligation
Development
October 01, 2022
No Automatic Entitlement to Special Permit
Adverse Impact on Burial Sites Justified Variance Denial
Area Variance Denial Upheld
Special Permit Grant Reinstated
Co-ops and Condominiums
October 01, 2022
Nonprofit Has Standing to Challenge Condominium's Alleged Violation of Fair Housing Act
EQ Exercises Help Lawyers Optimize Their Leadership and Business Development Potential
October 01, 2022
The role of emotional intelligence, also known as EQ, Emotional Quotient, is critical to the success of lawyers who are leaders in their firms. But what, exactly, is EQ?
Recession Proofing Your Law Firm
October 01, 2022
Whatever term the economists use to describe the slowing pace of commerce, the real question is: how do you protect your law firm's revenue stream when economic pressures are causing current and prospective clients to tighten their budgets?
How to Solve the Information Governance Groundhog Day Syndrome
October 01, 2022
Security and privacy start with good information governance, and for many firms — trying to get their information governance policy implemented feels a lot like Groundhog Day. Yes, the one with Bill Murray. Let's take a closer look.
Today's PR Tips for Law Firm Laterals
October 01, 2022
There are steps that a law firm can take to be proactive in their messaging, marketing and public relations no matter if a lawyer is leaving or joining the firm. As with many legal marketing efforts, careful planning and strategic thinking is key to ultimate success.
Rebounding from a Layoff or Just Want to Build Your Confidence and Profile?
October 01, 2022
Law firms, along with many others, seem to have transitioned from the challenges associated with the Great Resignation to wondering whether they overhired. Some lawyers will be the victims of a layoff. Victims? And that's the problem. If you've ever been laid off, downsized, made redundant, or any other of the euphemisms for being fired, it can feel terrible.
Right to Funds from Sale of Tax Credits At Issue In Litigation Between Production Companies
October 01, 2022
State tax credits are valuable tools for helping meet the costs of producing films, TV shows, commercials, and other media and entertainment productions. But if more than one production company is involved with a project, a legal dispute can arise over which company owns the right to the tax credit funds.
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