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Retirement Succession Can Hedge Against the Risks of Lateral Partner Acquisition
David Wood
Increasingly, law firms rely upon acquiring lateral partners and practice groups to grow revenue more quickly than they can by increasing output with existing talent. With this kind of money at stake, a prudent firm is constantly on the lookout for ways to hedge against the risks of acquiring laterals. Implementing an effective retirement succession program is one of them.
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Regulators Want AI Companies to Respect Antitrust and Consumer Protection Laws
Karen Hoffman-Lent
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Kenneth Schwartz
The new era of AI technology has ushered in competition concerns alongside consumer-protection fears. Accordingly, regulators and lawmakers are taking note of the AI craze and are keen on ensuring that companies involved in AI are respecting both antitrust and consumer protection laws.
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"Holy Fair Use, Batman": Copyright, Fair Use and the Dark Knight
David G. Kim
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Michael K. Friedland
The copyright for the original versions of Winnie the Pooh and Mickey Mouse have expired. Now, members of the public can create — and are busy creating — their own works based on these beloved characters. Suppose, though, we want to tell stories using Batman for which the copyright does not expire until 2035. We'll review five hypothetical works inspired by the original Batman comic and analyze them under fair use.
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Don't Get Caught Holding a Conditional Loan Approval at Closing
Matthew Kramer
With rising interest rates and more stringent lending standards for both residential and commercial properties, security deposit disputes caused by buyers' inability to satisfy pre-closing purchase-financing conditions are also increasing.
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Ninth Circuit Bankruptcy Appellate Panel: 523(a) Discharge Exceptions Don't Apply to Corporate Debtors Under Subchapter V
Lawrence J. Kotler
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Elisa Hyder
In Lafferty v. Off-Spec Solutions, the U.S. Bankruptcy Appellate Panel of the Ninth Circuit held that the discharge exceptions under Section 523(a) do not apply to corporate debtors under Subchapter V of Chapter 11 of the Bankruptcy Code.
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It's Time for Lawyers to Return to the Office 5 Days a Week
J. Mark Santiago
It's time for attorneys to return to the office on a five day a week schedule. There is significant evidence that shows remote learning is not as effective as in-person instruction.
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New York's Seldom Used Expedited Money Judgment Mechanism: CPLR 3213
Massimo F. D'Angelo
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Gregory Wong
In New York state and local court cases, there is a seldom-used procedural mechanism for obtaining an expedited money judgment against a guarantor. This article provides an overview of CPLR 3213 motions, an update on the resolution of the split that previously existed between the New York State Supreme Court, Appellate Division, First and Second Departments, and practical guidance for transactional counsel drafting commercial leases and guaranties.
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Determining Ownership Rights of Social Media Accounts
Dyan Finguerra-DuCharme, Felicity Kohn
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Abla Belhachmi
This article provides guidance on the standards courts apply in determining ownership rights over social media accounts, as well as best practices to head off such disputes before they occur.
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Why Are Lawyers Still Working Remotely?
J. Mark Santiago
It's time for attorneys to return to the office on a five day a week schedule. There is significant evidence that shows remote learning is not as effective as in-person instruction.
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New York Real Estate Law Reporter Staff
Partial Constructive Eviction Defense Recognized Condition Precedent to Sub-Sublease Not Satisfied Guaranty Law Does Not Bar Liquidated Damages Claim Penalty for Improper Conversion of Residential Building Force Majeure Clause Reduces Pandemic-Era Rent
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