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Guarantor Liability for Post-Window-Period Rent

Cheryl Ginsburg

In a case of first impression, the Appellate Division, First Department recently addressed a split in the decisions of the lower courts as to the scope of the New York City Guaranty Law.

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Counsel Concerns

Entertainment Law & Finance Staff

Malpractice Claims Filed Against Loeb & Loeb and Of Counsel Over King Fury 2 Film Production King, Holmes, Paterno & Soriano Sued for Malpractice Over Representation of Sublime Band

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A Strategic Guide for Lenders to Navigate Anticipated Distressed Loan Fallout

Jay Steinman & Karina Leiter

The steps outlined in this article offer a strategic guide for lenders, empowering them to navigate the complexities of loan workouts and enforcement actions with resilience and foresight.

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Co-ops and Condominiums

New York Real Estate Law Reporter Staff

Foreclosure on Lien for Common Charges Not Dismissed Condominium Entitled to Impose Reasonable Fee for Consent to Hallway Enclosure

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Landlord & Tenant Law

New York Real Estate Law Reporter Staff

Illegality Defense Raises Questions of Fact Good Guy Guaranty Not Released Exchange of Texts Does Not Constitute Settlement Agreement Landlord's Fraudulent Conveyance Claim Against Parking Lot Chain Avoids Dismissal

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Fresh Filings

Entertainment Law & Finance Staff

Notable recent court filings in entertainment law.

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Development

New York Real Estate Law Reporter Staff

Boathouse Not an Impermissible Second Dwelling Reduction In Size Did Not Alter Nonconforming Use Status Local Ordinance Did Not Prohibit Short-Term Rentals

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Players On the Move

Entertainment Law & Finance Staff

A look at moves among attorneys, law firms, companies and other players in entertainment law.

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Analysis of Recent Real Estate Sector Bankruptcy Rulings

Andrew C. Kassner & Joseph N. Argentina Jr.

Analysis on distressed real estate cases that present different issues. One involves the debtor's sale of real estate over the objection of the secured lender. The other involves a debtor's attempt to enjoin a construction bond company from continuing to pay claims by subcontractors after the filing of the bankruptcy case.

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IP News

Jeff Ginsberg & Collin Hong

Federal Circuit: ITC Did Not Err In Finding Violation of Section 337 Federal Circuit: PTAB Did Not Err In Claim Construction and Finding Certain Claims Obvious

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