The Increasing Challenges of Verification on Social Media
February 01, 2023
The recent flurry of online impersonators, ranging from accounts posing as President Joe Biden to the pharmaceutical company Eli Lilly, exposes the challenges of social media platforms' verification and authentication processes. These events show that monitoring and policing trademark infringements and right of publicity violations can be increasingly difficult in the social media context.
Successful Hybrid Plans Offer 'Best of Both Worlds'
February 01, 2023
We're seeing is a variety of successful measures that are designed to help attorneys get what they want: a best-of-both worlds scenario where they keep some work-from-home and fold-in an opportunity to intentionally connect and collaborate with colleagues in the office.
The Future of AI Is More Ironman than Terminator
February 01, 2023
Many fear cyborgs stealing corner offices from rainmakers, that the future will be Robolawyers instead of humans. The reality is that the most powerful AI today, when applied to complex areas like legal, is more reliant on human interaction, not less.
U.S. Supreme Court Will Hear Political Football Section 230 Case — Why This One?
February 01, 2023
The Supreme Court has decided in the context of national security to consider the parameters of, and possible limits to, "Section 230" liability protections for social media companies. The question is why this case? The Supreme Court has decided to accept a case that, while sounding narrow and technical, actually goes to the heart of the way many Internet platforms operate — algorithmic targeted content recommendations.
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