Development
November 01, 2020
City Did Not Improperly Segment Environmental Review
City Planning Commission Correctly Concluded That Tower Applications Did Not Require Special Permit
Landowner Did Not Establish Requisite Hardship for Use Variance
Rezoning Plan Upheld Against SEQRA Challenge
Cash Flows for Bankruptcies During COVID-19
November 01, 2020
Chapter 11 petition strategy will almost invariably require and depend upon cash flow for continued use of leased stores and restaurants. To say the least, for those companies that filed for bankruptcy on the eve of the COVID-19 shutdowns, the strategies — and available cash flows to pay landlords — did not go as planned.
Valuations Forecasted to Decline in COVID-19's Wake
November 01, 2020
Taking a pulse on the impact of the pandemic on all sectors of global commercial real estate, valuation firm Duff & Phelps, in conjunction with the GRI club, surveyed over 300 directors on the state of affairs.
Legal Tech: Fall 2020's Most Interesting E-Discovery Cases
November 01, 2020
In this quarter's Case Law Review, we'll take a look at recent rulings that cover the discoverability of ESI on sources other than a computer, whether social media posts offer any degree of privacy, and the importance of proportionality when attempting to compel production during litigation.
Upcoming Events
November 01, 2020
TexasBarCLE 30th Annual Entertainment Law Institute
Nashville Bar Association Annual Entertainment, Sports & Media Law Institute
If 2020 Is a Wash, Make 2021 Better By Setting a Marketing Strategy
November 01, 2020
If you're feeling drained or unsure what the next year will bring, try doing something optimistic and strategic. Try working on your 2021 budget.
DOJ's China Initiative Poses Growing Risks for Those with Chinese Ties
November 01, 2020
In the two years since it's unveiling, the Initiative has expanded its scope from prosecutions of individuals suspected of stealing for China to those who simply have Chinese ties. The department is now increasing its mission to investigate individuals who are merely associated with Chinese recruitment programs.
IP News
November 01, 2020
Federal Circuit: HP Not Estopped from Challenging Claims Deemed Unchallengeable in IPR That It Had Joined
Federal Circuit: A New Process Does Not Transform an Old Product Into a New One
Deciphering the USPTO's Material Alteration Standard for Amending Marks-
October 01, 2020
As brands mature over time, their owners often seek to update marks that are subject to a federal registration or registration application. In some cases,…
Preventing and Mitigating Cultural Engineering Attacks During M&A: What Every Law Firm Needs to Know
October 01, 2020
Criminals have long taken advantage of unrest and instability, knowing that people's attention will be diverted and their defenses down during uncertain times. This leaves ample space for the less altruistic among us to move in and manipulate a situation to their benefit.
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