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The New York Uniform Commercial Code Comes of Age
New York justifiably prides itself on being one of the world's major financial and commercial centers. In addition, very few would dispute that New York is a, if not the, preeminent commercial law jurisdiction. As such, it is the jurisdiction of choice for a vast majority of all commercial transactions, both domestic and international. Parties in large non-consumer transactions with no connection whatsoever to New York often choose its law to govern their transactions, and New York statutes permit them to do so. See New York General Obligations Law ' 5-1401 and NY UCC ' 1-105. Jurists of state and federal courts located in New York City are among the world's most experienced in resolving complex commercial law disputes.
What most people do not know is that the New York Uniform Commercial Code is outdated. New York is the only state that has not adopted the 1990 amendments to Articles 3 (Negotiable Instruments) and 4 (Bank Deposits and Collections). Its Article 1 (General Provisions) does not reflect the many changes recommended in 2001 by the National Commissioners on Uniform State Laws (NCCUSL)) and the American Law Institute (ALI), which changes are now in effect in all but five states (New York, Georgia, Missouri, South Carolina and Wyoming) and Puerto Rico. New York UCC Article 7 (Documents of Title) does not contain any of the amendments proposed by NCCUSL and ALI in 2003 (RA 7). Although RA 7 has been enacted in 45 states and the District of Columbia, the New York State Legislature has yet to consider enactment of RA 7.
Last, but certainly not least, the significant revisions to Article 9 proposed by NCCUSL and ALI in July 2010 (the 2010 UCC amendments) are now effective in 45 states, plus the District of Columbia and Puerto Rico, but not in New York. Note, Alabama, Arizona, New York, Oklahoma and Vermont have not adopted the 2010 amendments, although they are now proposed for adoption in all such states. They are also neither effective nor proposed in the Virgin Islands.
Yachts, Jets, Horses & Hooch: Specialized Commercial Leasing Models
Defining commercial real estate asset class is essentially a property explaining how it identifies — not necessarily what its original intention was or what others think it ought to be. This article discusses, from a general issue-spot and contextual analysis perspective, how lawyers ought to think about specialized leasing formats and the regulatory backdrops that may inform what the documentation needs to contain for compliance purposes.
Hyperlinked Documents: The Latest e-Discovery Challenge
As courts and discovery experts debate whether hyperlinked content should be treated the same as traditional attachments, legal practitioners are grappling with the technical and legal complexities of collecting, analyzing and reviewing these documents in real-world cases.
Identifying Your Practice's Differentiator
How to Convey Your Merits In a Way That Earns Trust, Clients and Distinctions Just as no two individuals have the exact same face, no two lawyers practice in their respective fields or serve clients in the exact same way. Think of this as a "Unique Value Proposition." Internal consideration about what you uniquely bring to your clients, colleagues, firm and industry can provide untold benefits for your law practice.
Risks and Ad Fraud Protection In Digital Advertising
The ever-evolving digital marketing landscape, coupled with the industry-wide adoption of programmatic advertising, poses a significant threat to the effectiveness and integrity of digital advertising campaigns. This article explores various risks to digital advertising from pixel stuffing and ad stacking to domain spoofing and bots. It will also explore what should be done to ensure ad fraud protection and improve effectiveness.
Turning Business Development Plans Into Reality
This article offers practical insights and best practices to navigate the path from roadmap to rainmaking, ensuring your business development efforts are not just sporadic bursts of activity, but an integrated part of your daily success.