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Court Watch
October 30, 2008
Franchisees Beware of Liquidated Damages Clauses
Landlord & Tenant
October 30, 2008
Commentary on the latest cases.
Whose Space? Discovery of Social Networking Web Sites
October 30, 2008
This article explores a social networking site user's right to privacy, an adversary's right to obtain information from that site, and the admissibility of the information.
Cooperatives & Condominiums
October 30, 2008
In-depth analysis of recent rulings.
Second Circuit Clarifies ADA Obligations
October 30, 2008
What building modifications trigger an obligation to comply with the accessibility requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)? The Second Circuit addressed that question in <i>Roberts v. Royal Atlantic Corp.</i> and reached a number of important conclusions.
Prevent Your Tenant Mix from Turning Your Property into a 'REC'
October 29, 2008
Last month, the author discussed RECs (recognized environmental conditions) in depth. This month, she presents a sample clause regarding a tight tank for a hypothetical Massachusetts hair salon.
Coast-to-Coast Legal Practice
October 29, 2008
In today's technology-driven culture, law firms are able to compete for the representation of clients located throughout the country and, as a result, many attorneys have provided legal services to clients located in a state other than the one(s) in which they are licensed. Here's a look at ABA Model Rule 5.5.
In the Spotlight
October 29, 2008
You are renting a new office or store and are negotiating an allowance for improvements, and planning for the costs you'll incur on fitting out the space. How can you maximize deductions from leasehold improvements and other costs you are likely to incur?
De Facto Holdover
October 29, 2008
Too often, surrender provisions in today's commercial leases are not adequately coordinated with the landlords' marketing needs, and lack adequate remedies to ensure compliance by tenants at the end of their lease terms. This article discusses the problem.
In the Marketplace
October 28, 2008
Highlights of the latest equipment leasing news from around the country.

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