The Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) stands at a critical juncture heading into 2025. Federal agencies are grappling with mounting backlogs, increasingly complex data landscapes, and rising cybersecurity threats. As a new administration takes office, the urgency to adopt innovative, effective solutions has never been greater.
In the legal industry, volatility, uncertainty, complexity and ambiguity (VUCA) (originally a military concept) have reshaped how law firms operate, requiring legal administrators to adapt to a rapidly evolving work environment. Navigating this VUCA landscape involves balancing hybrid work models, evolving return-to-office strategies, and significant workforce challenges, especially in administrative support.
In today’s digitally connected world, we have unparalleled tools at our disposal to connect with target audiences. But with them comes a critical challenge: how to maintain authenticity, human intelligence and personal connection in a landscape increasingly dominated by algorithms, data and automation.
Sports leagues and competitions’ market clout and the increasing consolidation of sports content-streaming companies have recently spawned several civil antitrust actions aimed at reining in these market powers.
The Second Circuit ended a multi-year litigation by affirming a district court’s decision that a landlord’s appeal was “moot for lack of a remedy because, although [that] court [had properly] vacated the assignment and assumption of the lease …, the lease would not revert to [the landlord under Code] §365(d)(4), and that [the landlord] had no alternative remedy.”
In In re Sears Holdings Corporation, the Second Circuit apparently ended a multi-year litigation by affirming the district court’s decision that the landlord’s appeal was “moot for lack of a remedy because, although [that] court [had properly] vacated the assignment and assumption of the lease …, the lease would not revert to [the landlord under Code] §365(d)(4), and that [the landlord] had no alternative remedy.”
The Patent Eligibility Restoration Act (PERA) proposes a solution to a complex debate: What can be patented, and when do nature and thoughts become property? This article provides an overview of the PERA bill, examines the current issues with Section 101 of the Patent Act, the specific proposals of PERA, and the existing pros and cons of the bill.
This past December, the Appellate Division, First Department struck down a key provision of New York City’s recently amended Zoning Resolution.
The most forward-thinking companies embrace AI with complete confidence because they have created governance programs that serve as guardrails for this incredible new technology. Effective governance ensures AI consistently aligns with an organization’s best interests, safeguarding against potential risks while unlocking its full potential.
What happens when a business manager gets involved in a dispute with one of the artist’s other advisers? A recent example is the litigation between the longtime business manager for rapper Nelly and a longtime consultant who has provided a range of services to the artist that include marketing and promotion, managing Nelly’s touring business, and seeking endorsement deals.
