Effective Hybrid Work Polices Need To Have Teeth
October 01, 2023
What seemed almost a near certainty a year ago — that law firms would fully and permanently embrace work-from-home — is experiencing a seeming reversal. While many firms have, in fact, embraced hybrid operations, the meaning of hybrid has evolved from "office optional," to an average required 2 days a week, to now many firms coming out with four-day work week mandates — this time, with teeth.
Landlord & Tenant Law
October 01, 2023
Questions of Fact About Whether Tenant Exercised Renewal Option
Hearing Necessary to Determine Whether Landlord Can Remove Tenant to Complete Restoration Work
Questions of Fact About Landlord Fraud
Additional Security Deposit Constitutes Source of Income Discrimination
Real Property Law
October 01, 2023
Questions of Fact Remain About Width of Easement
Transfer Invalidated As Fraudulent Transfer
Cotenant's Operation of Mine Not Enjoined
Homeowners Association Lacked Standing to Enforce Covenant
Easement Holder Liable for Trespass After Easement Was Extinguished
Net Lease Makes a Reset
October 01, 2023
Of all the categories of commercial real estate, net lease is proving to be as resilient as it typically has been during down times. That is not to say that transactions haven't plummeted in this space — they have — but it does point to the asset class' ability to pivot, or make a reset when necessary.
The Complex Relationship Between Real Estate and Technology
October 01, 2023
In place of the common assumption from the COVID years that real estate and technology spending were inversely related, it's becoming increasingly clear that the two line items — which trail only talent on the overall cost hierarchy — have a more complex relationship.
Landlord & Tenant Law
September 01, 2023
Tenant's Early Termination Entitled Landlord to Rent
Questions of Fact About Landlord's Intention to Convey Leasehold to Individual
It's a Tenant's Market: How to Negotiate and Navigate the Leasing Process
September 01, 2023
A hybrid workforce has meant that office and retail space is in plentiful supply. These high vacancy rates have caused landlord defaults to be on the rise, making it a tenant-friendly environment for leasing space and obtaining tenant-favorable lease terms. Here is a step-by-step tutorial on how to negotiate the best lease terms and navigate the leasing process while saving money on rent, tenant buildout and operating expenses.
Notice of Pendency In Commercial Real Estate Transactions
September 01, 2023
Parties to real estate transactions may be tempted to conclude that a notice of pendency will be available in most instances to protect their rights if things go awry. But while the CPLR's description of actions in which a notice of pendency is permitted sounds both clear-cut and extremely broad, in practice it is neither of those things.
