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Development
March 01, 2022
Local Law Was Consistent With Comprehensive Plan Planning Board Lacked Authority to Waive Zoning Requirements
Real Property Law
March 01, 2022
Easement By Necessity Claim Raises Question of Fact Merger Doctrine Barred Breach of Contract Claim But Not General Business Law Claim Business Judgment Rule Did Not Bar Claim Against Homeowners Association Insufficient Necessity to Support Easement By Implication Claim
Eminent Domain Law
March 01, 2022
Finding of Blight Upheld
Aligning with Client Expectations: Is Your Firm Walking the Walk In 2022?
March 01, 2022
The adage is true: Actions speak louder than words, and active participation and engagement are critical for fostering real change. Your clients demand it, your competitors are doing it, and your attorneys and staff want it. This is how we will be measured.
DEI As a Competitive Advantage
March 01, 2022
An example of how understanding another person's life experience impacts how a practicing attorney can be a more effective advocate for their client.
General Counsel Perspectives on Law Firm Marketing In 2022
March 01, 2022
Do you know what GC's want when it comes to evaluating law firms? Have you asked general counsel for their perspective on law firm marketing? If so, are you incorporating this feedback into your firm's marketing and business development efforts?
Will the Lateral's Clients Move?
March 01, 2022
The promise of new client relationships is driving the vast majority of lateral partner movement today. Is there a way to accurately project which clients of the candidate will move?
Tips for Building Authentic Referral Relationships
March 01, 2022
While many attorneys know referral partners are an integral piece of their career, they don't take the time to build authentic referral relationships. To their current and future detriment, they don't make quality referral relationships a priority.
10 Ways to Optimize Your Virtual Presentation or Webinar
March 01, 2022
Even when the pandemic subsides, working from home will be remain a constant (at least part of the time) for many lawyers, clients, referral sources, and many others. So, we should continue to work on optimizing our virtual presentation and webinar skills.
Artist's Talent Agencies Act Claim In CA Doesn't Bar Personal Managers' NY Lawsuit
March 01, 2022
What happens if a personal manager files a lawsuit in a court outside of California against a talent client who has raised a California Talent Agencies Act claim in California?

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