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After Dismissal of J&J's Second Talc Bankruptcy, Plaintiffs Lawyers Call for Consolidated Trials
September 01, 2023
With the dismissal of Johnson & Johnson's second talc bankruptcy, plaintiffs lawyers are doubling down on their plans to pursue trials across the country.
Canada Leads In Crypto Regulations
September 01, 2023
FTX's collapse pushed Canada's already robust cryptocurrency regulations further, offering protection to consumers and stability for compliant platforms but resulting in some major global platforms quitting the country because they weren't willing to comply.
Issues and Ramifications of Leasing to Cannabis Providers
September 01, 2023
The legalization of cannabis in New Jersey has created tremendous economic opportunities for commercial and industrial property owners. Aside from the potential financial benefits, property owners should approach this newer market in a cautious manner before embarking on leasing to cannabis retailers and/or growers given the multitude of issues and concerns surrounding the cannabis industry.
FTC and DOJ Proposed Merger Guidelines Eye Effect On Competition
September 01, 2023
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and the Department of Justice (DOJ) have proposed merger guidelines that reflect the Biden administration's aggressive enforcement approach to corporate acquisitions that considers not only their effect on competition but on the labor market, antitrust attorneys said.
Online Extra: Law Firms Doubling Down On Billing Discipline Amid Demand Decline
September 01, 2023
Some large law firms are doubling down on billing discipline, as Big Law clients take longer to make payments and the legal industry continues to see demand declines.
Guaranty Law Invalidated
August 01, 2023
Consistent with the Second Circuit's opinion, the District Court in March 2023 found that the Guaranty Law, a pandemic law that was implemented to protect struggling commercial tenants and small businesses, lacked the requisite reasonability to overcome a Contract Clause challenge,
Development
August 01, 2023
Specific Performance Available for Breach of Contract to Convey Air Rights Challenge to Site Plan Approval Dismissed for Failure to Join a Necessary Party NYU's Challenge to Zoning Amendment Dismissed for Lack of Standing Town's Construction of Its Ordinance Was Irrational Condition on Special Permit Renewal Invalidated As Unreasonable
Landlord & Tenant Law
August 01, 2023
Tenant Violated the Lease By Changing Nature of the Restaurant Lease's Guaranty Clause Did Not Bind Tenant's Principal Yellowstone Injunction Denied Because Tenant Failed to Show It Was Willing and Able to Cure Defaults Loft Occupant Remains Protected By Loft Law
Real Property Law
August 01, 2023
Buyer Entitled to Return of Deposit Because Estoppel Certificates Were Inadequate City Had Authority to Extinguish Interest of Delinquent Taxpayers After Four Month Redemption Period Expires Survival Clause Includes No Expiration Date Easement Not Invalid for Fraud
Co-ops and Condominiums
August 01, 2023
Co-Op Purchaser Not Entitled to Cancel Contract Appointment of Receiver to Collect Rent Owed to Defaulting Commercial Unit Owner Upheld

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