Landlord & Tenant Law
February 01, 2021
Guaranty Did Not Extend Past Lease Term
Holdover Rent Award Reduced
Tenant Is Entitled to Yellowstone Injunction Despite Failure to Attempt to Cure
Co-ops and Condominiums
February 01, 2021
Shareholder's Failure to Seek Relief During Cure Period Bars Preliminary Injunction
Non-Purchasing Senior Citizens Not Protected Against Eviction Upon Conversion
Occupant of Rent Stabilized Co-Op Unit Entitled to Succession Rights
The Effective Act of Listening
February 01, 2021
With GCs and other business leaders facing such incredible challenges, how do lawyers continue to manage clients' transactional, litigation, compliance and regulatory needs, among others, while simultaneously providing professional, and even personal, support?
Media & Communications: What ALM Reporters and Editors Expect from Law Firms and PR Pros In 2021: Part I
February 01, 2021
Instead of sharing my insights, experience and opinions as a 20-year vet in legal public relations, I went directly to the source – the ALM Media editorial staff. Here is what they had to say about the impact of COVID-19 on the industry as a whole and what they want and expect from law firms and PR pros in 2021.
Sales Speak: 7 Reasons Networking Is Dead — Or Should Be
February 01, 2021
Networking is not the business development panacea many would make it out to be. In fact, I think networking can do more harm than good. To make my point, here are 7 ways "connecting" is better than "networking."
Digital Dive: The Digital Buyer's Journey: How to Nurture Your Potential Clients
February 01, 2021
Is there an elegant and effective way to use the power of online media to nurture your potential clients? Yes, and here's a process to follow for each of the steps of that journey:
Voice of the Client: Map Processes and Workflows Together to REALLY Hear the Voice of the Client
February 01, 2021
Clients want better answers than "we are a fabulous, client centered team." They want to know what you are doing for real and how working with you will actually help them. Process improvement and project management are incredibly effective for this purpose.
Northern District of California Holds Vanity License Plates Are Not Government Speech
February 01, 2021
California DMV regulations excluding plaintiffs' personalized plates were like the PTO trademark registration restrictions of SLANTS and FUCT — restrictions struck down by the U.S. Supreme Court for violating the First Amendment.
The Dark Side of Licensing: How to Prepare for the Audit
February 01, 2021
The audit clause itself is not something to be feared. It is a necessary means for the licensor to protect its interests and to guard against unscrupulous licensees. But it is a mistake to think that the clause is there solely to prevent malfeasance.
From the PTO to the FDA: What to Consider When Branding Clinical Trials
February 01, 2021
The legal implications of branding generally arise initially for companies during the process of selecting a company name and any initial product or service names. For drug development companies, however, careful consideration should also be paid to the implications of branding a clinical trial.
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