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Law Firm Real Estate Strategy: Attorney Offices Are Out, Conference Rooms Are In
November 01, 2024
Law firms are navigating a paradigm shift in how they approach office space. With the rise of flexible workplaces, firms are finding that when their attorneys do come into the office, the main goal is to connect and collaborate with peers — and this shift has transformed how law firms address their real estate needs.
Real Property Law
November 01, 2024
Scouting Organization's Adverse Possession Claim Against County Land Fails Easement Not Subject to Termination Under RPAPL 1951 Doctrine of Emblements Might Sustain Former Tenant's Claim to Crops Church Property Tax Exempt Because Town Did Not Establish Zoning Violation
Law Firm Real Estate: Attorney Offices Are Out, Conference Rooms Are In
November 01, 2024
Law firms are navigating a paradigm shift in how they approach office space. With the rise of flexible workplaces, firms are finding that when their attorneys do come into the office, the main goal is to connect and collaborate with peers — and this shift has transformed how law firms address their real estate needs.
The Binding Effect of Plea Agreements In White Collar Crimes
November 01, 2024
Federal plea agreements sometimes state explicitly that they are limited to that one office and do not bind other U.S. attorney's offices. In this article, we discuss the circuit courts' competing approaches to interpreting the binding effect of plea agreements and the Department of Justice policy.
Authentic Communications Increase Success for Value-Driven Clients
November 01, 2024
In an era of rapid change and increasing client expectations, fostering authentic relationships and prioritizing effective communication are essential for sustainable growth.
Ninth Circuit, Texas Supreme Court Weigh in On Live Nation Litigations
November 01, 2024
The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit called Live Nation Entertainment Inc.'s requirement of new procedures for mass arbitration claims unenforceable and rejected the company's bid to keep a proposed class action lawsuit alleging inflated ticket prices out of court.
Development
November 01, 2024
Landowner Did Not Establish Nonconforming Use Protection Zoning Board of Appeals Misconstrued Town Code Definition NYU Has Standing to Challenge Zoning Amendment
Deeper Dive: Preserving Ephemeral Messaging — Capture Data Before Its Ghosts Haunt Your Compliance
November 01, 2024
This article considers how an organization might consider handling information generally, through the lens of a specifically troubling subset of information: ephemeral messages.
How Can Lawyers Get Client Referrals?
November 01, 2024
Getting new business doesn't always involve knocking on doors. It can often be gained by whispering in the right ears.
The State of Cost Recovery In a Hybrid Environment
November 01, 2024
Law firm operations are different now. Obviously, the biggest impact of COVID has been the inception and continuation of the hybrid work environment. This has been a kick in the pants for law firms to migrate to a digital working environment

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