Court Caps Landlord's Bankruptcy Claim Against Lease Guarantor
May 01, 2024
Given that landlord damage claims could overwhelm other creditor claims in a tenant's bankruptcy case, the Bankruptcy Code includes a provision that limits a landlord's claim, which presents challenges for landlords as creditors in bankruptcy cases.
Development
May 01, 2024
Environmental Group Has Standing But Loses On the Merits of Challenge to Subdivision Approval
Applicant Entitled to Permit For Small Wireless Facilities
Trademark Trial and Appeal Board's View of Parodies
May 01, 2024
While most trademark-related lawyers are familiar with the "Bad Spaniels" and "Chewy Vuitton" federal court decisions on trademark parody, decisions by the USPTO Trademark Trial and Appeal Board on trademark parody marks are rarely examined.
Can Clients Protect Communications Between Their Lawyers and PR Firms?
May 01, 2024
This article summarizes how courts view communications between a company's counsel and its PR firm during investigations in the context of privilege and provides practical insights and tips for counsel to maintain privilege over such communications.
Want to Improve Law Firm Culture? Be Authentic
May 01, 2024
We hear a multitude of ideas and solutions for attracting and retaining lawyers and business professionals in today's ultra-competitive environment. Tellingly, when surveying the landscape of a multigenerational workforce operating in a mixture of hybrid and remote work, authenticity is essential to workplace satisfaction and loyalty.
Am Law 100 Insights: How Much Do Realization Rates Actually Matter?
May 01, 2024
In 2023, Am Law 100 firms saw their lowest realization rates in five years. Despite the lower realization, the industry appears to have had a better financial year in 2023 compared with 2022. So how much do realization rates actually matter?
Due Diligence Commercial Leasing Best Practices In New Jersey
May 01, 2024
Due diligence for CRE loans involves a comprehensive review and analysis of the various conditions and risks associated with the property being mortgaged, with the goal of mitigating such risks to the greatest possible extent before closing the loan.
FTC Finalizes Ban On Noncompete Agreements
May 01, 2024
The rule will generally ban employers from entering, maintaining or attempting to enter a noncompete agreement with an employee, or conveying — absent a good-faith basis — that a worker is subject to a noncompete clause.
Landlord & Tenant Law
May 01, 2024
Occupation of Premises Does Not Establish Assignment By Operation of Law
Amendment to Rent Stabilization Law Is Not Unconstitutional
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