The use of the frustration-of-purpose doctrine to absolve commercial tenants of their obligation to pay rent could signal headwinds for the commercial real estate market — and the economy more generally.
License to Enter Neighbor's Property Reversed
Partnership Lacked Authority to Convey Property
Questions of Fact About Whether Easement Extinguished By Adverse Possession
Purchaser Acquired Deed By False Pretenses
Broker Failed to Establish Agreement to Pay Commission
The new Delta variant of COVID-19 is speeding across the country, raising the question of whether the assumptions earlier this year of an economic rebound — some even predicted a super bounce — were premature.
ZBA Did Not Have to Act Unanimously
Activist Not Entitled to Nullification of Cover Letter Community Board Included With Its Recommendations
DOB's Approval of Homeless Shelter Upheld
Area Variance Upheld
Rent Act of 2015 Did Not Re-Regulate Deregulated Apartments
Tenant Waiver of Claims for Lost Profits Upheld
Landlord Not Liable for Tenant on Tenant Harassment
As the U.S. economy continues to recover from the pandemic, the American Rescue Plan Act may help many businesses endure and overcome the historic challenges they have faced. While there is still uncertainty as to its impact on our economy, the Act nonetheless is a significant piece of federal legislation.
In Francis v. Kings Park Manor, Inc., the Second Circuit upheld dismissal of tenant's claims against a landlord who failed to take action against a harassing tenant. The court's holding did not give landlords a free pass, but it did establish that to survive dismissal, a harassed tenant's complaint will have to include more than bare-bones allegations of intentional discrimination.
Easement By Prescription and Easement By Estoppel Claims Entitle Owner to Preliminary Injunction
Right of First Refusal Valid Under Rule Against Perpetuities
Easement Holder Not Liable for Trespass
Mortgagor Entitled to Cancellation When Mortgagee's Beneficiaries Ratified Transaction
GenAI's ability to produce highly sophisticated and convincing content at a fraction of the previous cost has raised fears that it could amplify misinformation. The dissemination of fake audio, images and text could reshape how voters perceive candidates and parties. Businesses, too, face challenges in managing their reputations and navigating this new terrain of manipulated content.
As consumers continue to shift purchasing and consumption habits in the aftermath of the pandemic, manufacturers are increasingly reliant on third-party logistics and warehousing to ensure their products timely reach the market.
For years, the legal framework governing the collaboration between influencers, advertisers and brands has been comparable to the Wild West, presenting multiple legal challenges to navigate. Influencer marketing exponentially grew when the COVID-19 pandemic drew performers to social media as the principal outlet to connect with their audience. As a result, SAG-AFTRA decided to venture into the fast-growing influencer market.
