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Second Circuit Likely to Deliver Big Win for Commercial Shopping Center Lessor
The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit, on remand from the Supreme Court, further remanded to the district court the key issue of whether the Chapter 11 debtor gave "adequate assurance of future performance of" a commercial real property shopping center lease "as required by the Bankruptcy Code after the debtor's assignment of its lease.
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When Is A Real Estate Instrument Filing Fee An Unauthorized Tax?
Litigation pending in the Suffolk County Supreme Court is challenging fees charged for tax map verifications on real estate instruments filed with the county clerk as unauthorized taxes.
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Director Vidal's Impact On the PTAB: Big Changes and More On the Way
Perhaps the largest impact that Director Vidal has had upon the PTAB is has been via Director Reviews. The U.S. Supreme Court mandated Director Reviews to correct procedural defects in the way that administrative patent judges are appointed to the PTAB.
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Time to Think Big: What Law Firm Marketing and Bus Dev Teams Can Learn from the Fortune 500
As competition intensifies, RFPs and marketing output rise, and maintaining brand consistency across changing markets, regions and diverse work settings becomes a critical concern. It's time to think big.
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Happy Anniversary ChatGPT! Leveraging Generative Artificial Intelligence in Your Law Firm Practice One Year into this Disruptive Technology Phenomenon
While the societal impact of technology is not a new concept, GenAI stands out due to its accessibility to the public and its profound influence on knowledge-based industries like law. In addition to boosting efficiency and productivity, GenAI's new technological capabilities hold the promise of empowering lawyers to offer more precise and insightful guidance to their clients.
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It's Hoteling, Not Moteling
Hoteling has a negative connotation in the legal industry as little has been done to make the experience reliable and something to look forward to. The fact is, hoteling has worked very well in other industries for many years, and lessons learned here can help law firms.
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Breaking Boundaries: Unleashing the Power of Flexibility In Law Firms for Recruitment, Retention, Diversity and Client Expansion
Embracing flexibility can provide law firms with a range of competitive advantages, from attracting and retaining top talent to fostering diversity and expanding their client bases. This article delves into the numerous benefits of flexible law practices and explore how those practices could contribute to the growth and success of modern law firms.
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Grappling With Post-Term Commissions In Personal Management Contracts
A recent judicial decision in a dispute between a management company and r&b artist KEM involved in part whether discussions about extending the term of years between the parties and increasing the manager's commission were binding, even though post-term commissions weren't discussed.
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NYC Local Law 18 On Short-Term Rentals Takes Effect
New York City's Short-Term Rental Registration Law (Local Law 18), which directly impacts the ability of an individual unit owner to rent his or her apartment on a short-term basis, took effect on Sept. 5, 2023.
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Federal Circuit Imperils Term-Adjusted Patents
The Federal Circuit recently upheld the Patent Office's decision to reject claims in four separate reexamination cases due to obviousness-type double patenting (ODP).
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