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Landlord & Tenant Law
Landlord Did Not Accept Tenant Surrender Questions of Fact About Constructive Eviction Housing Discrimination Claim Survives Summary Judgment Motion Deregulation Claim Not Barred By Four-Year Rule
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Co-ops and Condominiums
Unit Owner's Claim Against Condo Board for Inaction Survives Summary Judgment Motion
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Development
Constitutionality of Boarding House Definition Town's Use of Escrow Funds Upheld Planning Board Failed to Consider Public Safety Issue Denial of Special Permit Upheld Due to Traffic Concerns Questions of Fact About Whether Agreement Included Acquisition of Air Rights Zoning Amendment Not Arbitrary Even If It Would Authorize Uses Prohibited By Restrictive Covenants
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Fresh Filings
Notable recent court filings in entertainment law.
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IP News
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Players On the Move
A look at moves among attorneys, law firms, companies and other players in entertainment law.
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Co-Ops and Condominiums
Housing Discrimination Claim Dismissed Co-Op Did Not Breach Shareholder's Guaranty Agreement Co-Op Not Exempt from Lead Paint Mandate
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Development
Environmental Group Has Standing But Loses On the Merits of Challenge to Subdivision Approval Applicant Entitled to Permit For Small Wireless Facilities
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Fresh Filings
Notable recent court filings in entertainment law.
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Landlord & Tenant Law
Occupation of Premises Does Not Establish Assignment By Operation of Law Amendment to Rent Stabilization Law Is Not Unconstitutional
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