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In the Spotlight: Unenforceable Lease Provisions

October 30, 2006

Leases keep getting longer and tougher. Unfortunately, sometimes the people drafting them outsmart themselves and include unenforceable provisions.

Real Property Law

October 30, 2006

Rulings of importance to you and your practice.

Landlord & Tenant

October 30, 2006

Analysis of recent key cases.

Avoiding the Sand Trap: Silica Liability and the Premises Owner

October 30, 2006

Many landlords have commissioned refurbishing or cleaning that involved sand blasting, concrete cutting, or masonry drilling on or at a building that remained in use. Some have leased premises to tenants that engage in these activities or that engage in production steps that include sanding, blasting, or scouring. There are special concerns about these activities that landlords should address, and this article explains why.

Development

October 30, 2006

A look at recent cases.

Cooperatives & Condominiums

October 30, 2006

The latest cases for your review.

Managing the Risks of Real Estate Auctions

October 30, 2006

The real estate business in New York is, to paraphrase the late Sen. Lloyd Bentsen's comment about Texas politics, a contact sport. That rough-and-tumble attitude extends to real estate auctions, where both buyers and sellers need to be aware of the potential risks and the possibility for manipulation.

Bit Parts

October 30, 2006

Accounting-Malpractice Claim/Arbitration Contributory and Vicarious Copyright Infringement/Interlocutory Appeal Copyright Infringement/Substantial Similarity Copyright-Infringement Filing/Bankruptcy Purchase

Cameo Clips

October 30, 2006

Peer File-Sharing/Developer Liability Right of Publicity/Transformative Use

Practice Notes

October 30, 2006

Major L.A. Firms Face Fallout From Reshuffling Cooley-Alschuler Merger Talks Ended Loeb's Base Expands To Media, Internet

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