Law.com Subscribers SAVE 30%
Call 855-808-4530 or email [email protected] to receive your discount on a new subscription.
Development
City Did Not Improperly Segment Environmental Review
Matter of Sandora v. City of New York NYLJ 9/4/20, p. 30, col. 5 AppDiv, Second Dept. (memorandum opinion)
In neighbors' hybrid article 78 proceeding/declaratory judgment action seeking to enjoin construction of a project that would house the homeless, neighbors appealed from Supreme Court's denial of injunctive relief and declaration that the city could proceed with environmental review. The Appellate Division affirmed, holding that the city did not improperly segment environmental review of the project.
In July 2016, a not-for-profit developer applied to convert two adjacent multi-story buildings in Ozone Park into a transitional residence for homeless adults. The City Department of Homeless Services began environmental review of the project, but before the review was complete, neighbors brought this proceeding seeking to halt further development until the city conducted environmental review of its February 2017 report entitled "Turning the Tide on Homelessness in New York City." Neighbors argued that the city was improperly segmenting environmental review by considering the Ozone Park project without considering the environmental impact of the city's broader plan for homelessness. Supreme Court denied the request for injunctive relief and held that the city was entitled to conduct environmental review of the Ozone Park project.
This premium content is locked for Entertainment Law & Finance subscribers only
ENJOY UNLIMITED ACCESS TO THE SINGLE SOURCE OF OBJECTIVE LEGAL ANALYSIS, PRACTICAL INSIGHTS, AND NEWS IN ENTERTAINMENT LAW.
- Stay current on the latest information, rulings, regulations, and trends
- Includes practical, must-have information on copyrights, royalties, AI, and more
- Tap into expert guidance from top entertainment lawyers and experts
Already a have an account? Sign In Now Log In Now
For enterprise-wide or corporate acess, please contact Customer Service at [email protected] or 877-256-2473
Major Differences In UK, U.S. Copyright Laws
This article highlights how copyright law in the United Kingdom differs from U.S. copyright law, and points out differences that may be crucial to entertainment and media businesses familiar with U.S law that are interested in operating in the United Kingdom or under UK law. The article also briefly addresses contrasts in UK and U.S. trademark law.
The Article 8 Opt In
The Article 8 opt-in election adds an additional layer of complexity to the already labyrinthine rules governing perfection of security interests under the UCC. A lender that is unaware of the nuances created by the opt in (may find its security interest vulnerable to being primed by another party that has taken steps to perfect in a superior manner under the circumstances.
Strategy vs. Tactics: Two Sides of a Difficult Coin
With each successive large-scale cyber attack, it is slowly becoming clear that ransomware attacks are targeting the critical infrastructure of the most powerful country on the planet. Understanding the strategy, and tactics of our opponents, as well as the strategy and the tactics we implement as a response are vital to victory.
Removing Restrictive Covenants In New York
In Rockwell v. Despart, the New York Supreme Court, Third Department, recently revisited a recurring question: When may a landowner seek judicial removal of a covenant restricting use of her land?
Legal Possession: What Does It Mean?
Possession of real property is a matter of physical fact. Having the right or legal entitlement to possession is not "possession," possession is "the fact of having or holding property in one's power." That power means having physical dominion and control over the property.