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Co-ops and Condominiums
September 01, 2024
Obligation to Construct Interior of Condominium Did Not Touch and Concern the Land, and Therefore Did Not Bind Successor Managing Agent Did Not Owe Fiduciary Duty to Unit Owner; Condo Board Protected By Business Judgment Rule No Preliminary Injunction In Acton to Abate a Noise Nuisance
Fresh Filings
September 01, 2024
Notable recent court filings in entertainment law.
PA Court: Vacant Lot Valueless Without Zoning Variance
September 01, 2024
The Pennsylvania Commonwealth Court affirmed a decision by the city of Philadelphia's Zoning Board of Adjustment (ZBA) that a real estate developer's evidence established an unnecessary hardship because it proved that the property, a vacant lot that needed costly environmental remediation, was practically valueless without the granting of a variance under the Philadelphia Zoning Code.
Phase 2 of PA's Insurance Data Security Law Is Coming — Record of Compliance Required
September 01, 2024
In 2023, Pennsylvania joined the growing number of states enacting the National Association of Insurance Commissioners' (NAIC) Model Law on Insurance Data Security. On Dec. 11, 2024 (just four months away), the second phase of the law goes into effect, which requires licensees to undertake detailed risk assessments, design and implement comprehensive and written cybersecurity programs, and, for some organizations, publicly certify compliance with the law.
The Eight Things Journalists Love and Why They Matter
September 01, 2024
Knowing how to present your article idea, pitch or press release to a journalist is the key to transforming your news into a headline. Whether you're aiming for coverage in print, online or on TV, understanding what journalists are looking for can dramatically increase your chances of getting media coverage.
Fate of FTC's Noncompete Ban Unclear After Texas Federal Court Ruling
September 01, 2024
A Texas federal court's overturning of the Federal Trade Commission's ban on noncompete clauses for most workers is far from the final word on the legality of the controversial rule.
IP News
September 01, 2024
Federal Circuit: Affirms Preliminary Injunction on Cancer Assays Federal Circuit: Affirms Judgment of Unpatentability on the Pleadings for Claims Directed to Method of Assisting an Investigator in Conducting a Background Investigation
The Case for Building a Documentation Plan On Business Owner Compensation
September 01, 2024
Business owners, among their numerous tasks, should seek to minimize income taxes as they would any other expense, of course accommodating to the extent necessary the needs of their business. In this regard, building a documentary record to support the various tax positions being taken may preserve an income tax deduction that otherwise would be lost
Landlord & Tenant Law
September 01, 2024
Liquidated Damages Clause Might Constitute Unenforceable Penalty
Players On the Move
September 01, 2024
A look at moves among attorneys, law firms, companies and other players in entertainment law.

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