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Avoiding Cringeworthy Business Development
January 01, 2025
This article talks about not shooting yourself in the foot when you are trying to develop more business — whether from current clients, referral sources or even potential clients.
Navigating AI Risks: Best Practices for Compliance
December 31, 2024
The most forward-thinking companies embrace AI with complete confidence because they have created governance programs that serve as guardrails for this incredible new technology. Effective governance ensures AI consistently aligns with an organization’s best interests, safeguarding against potential risks while unlocking its full potential.
The 5 Most Influential Patent Law Cases of 2024
December 26, 2024
We’re counting down to the new year with a recap of the five most influential patent decisions from 2024. Spanning damages, design patents, infringement loopholes, issue preclusion, and prior art disqualification, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit had an active year issuing cases with a direct impact on innovation.
Landlord & Tenant Law
December 23, 2024
Commercial Tenant Not In Default
Co-ops and Condominiums
December 23, 2024
Count Invokes Business Judgment Rule to Uphold Fines Imposed By Co-Op Board
Real Property Law
December 23, 2024
Questions of Fact About Compliance With Mortgage Contingency ClauseMortgagee Who Purchased At Foreclosure Sale Failed to Establish Bona Fide Purchaser StatusSupreme Court Was Premature In Holding That Option Violated Rule Against Perpetuities
Development
December 23, 2024
Developer’s Taking Claims Survive Motion to DismissDEC Incorrectly Granted Permit to Expand Nonconforming Mining UseMemorandum of Understanding Not Binding on Subsequent Town Board
City of Yes: Housing Opportunity — A Little Bit Of Everything, Everywhere
December 23, 2024
New York City’s recently adopted City of Yes for Housing Opportunity (CHO) represents the most significant overhaul of residential zoning regulations in decades. The interplay between existing procedures and new provisions will likely generate significant interpretive questions and litigation as developers seek to take advantage of these opportunities.
BONUS CONTENT: High Court May Limit the Reach of the Wire Fraud Statute: Post-Argument Update
December 17, 2024
A follow up to the article on a briefing in 'Kousisis v. United States' before the U.S. Supreme Court that considers the viability of the fraudulent inducement theory. Arguments before the Court took place on Dec. 9, and the authors provide an update.
Live Streaming Accelerates Business Growth
December 10, 2024
Live streaming has evolved significantly and is a widespread phenomenon for retail, gaming, and influencers but is now providing competitive advantages for leading accounting, management consulting, and other professional services firms and B-to-B companies looking to build their brands and increase business.

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