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Purdue Pharma Bankruptcy Settlement Vacation Could Bring More Scrutiny to Non-Debtor Releases
January 01, 2022
A ruling tossing OxyContin maker Purdue Pharma's bankruptcy settlement could tee up a new issue for the U.S. Supreme Court and spur other judges to more closely scrutinize non-debtor releases, a controversial mechanism that shields third parties in Chapter 11 proceedings from liability.
Bit Parts
January 01, 2022
N.Y. Appellate Division Affirms Denial of Motion To Dismiss Personal Manager's Lawsuit Against Management Attorney Playboy Gets Preliminary Injunction Against Counterfeit NFTs Seller
Development
January 01, 2022
Town Law Does Not Require Public Hearing On Site Plan Approval
In Push for Diversity, Law Firms Risk Tokenism
January 01, 2022
Law firms have dedicated a great deal of focus to increasing diversity, but many are falling short on enacting meaningful changes to improve equity and inclusion. That undermines retention efforts, and causes law firms to continue falling short of moving the needle.
Legal Ops Tech: Tips for Success with Cloud-based Practice Management In 2022
January 01, 2022
While functionality and features are important, there are a number of additional considerations when evaluating a practice management solution. Will your platform provider serve as a partner that will offer expert guidance and be invested in your ongoing success?
IP News
January 01, 2022
Pair of Federal Circuit Decisions Address Standing to Appeal Adverse IPR Decision
Court Finds Rabbinical College Lawsuit Against Village Is Not Ripe for Determination
December 01, 2021
The Southern District of New York, as part of an unresolved 14-year saga in the Village of Pomona, New York, found that the Plaintiffs, who are seeking to construct a Rabbinical College, had brought an action against the Village that is not ripe for adjudication.
Real Property Law
December 01, 2021
Deed from One of Several Heirs Void Ab Initio Fine Imposed By Association Invalid When Bylaw Amendment Was Not Incorporated Into Declaration Seller Entitled to Retain Down Payment Because Purchaser Never Set a Closing Date Former Owner Relinquished Rights to Oil and Gas Lease
Development
December 01, 2021
Refusal to Approve Summer Camp Triggers RLUIPA Site Plan Denial Upheld
Landlord & Tenant Law
December 01, 2021
Tenant Not Entitled to Treble Damages Because Overcharge Was Not Willful Warranty of Habitability Claim Reinstated Tenant Who Never Occupied Premises Cannot Raise Habitability Claim Landlord May Not Recover Use and Occupancy for Failure to Restore Premises

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