New York City's rent stabilization law has long permitted a building's owner to recover possession of an apartment when the owner seeks to use the apartment as a primary residence for himself or members of his immediate family. Suppose, however, an owner seeks to convert an entire apartment building to single-family use. May the owner refuse to renew the leases of multiple rent-stabilized tenants? In a decision certain to be appealed, a Manhattan Supreme Court justice has held that the answer is no ' unless the landlord seeks and obtains approval from the Division of Housing and Community Renewal (DHCR).
The impact of the federal Religious Land Use and Institutionalized Persons Act (RLUIPA) on the power of local zoning authorities has been the subject of much concern across the country. In New York, the primary focus of attention has been on efforts by the Village of Mamaroneck to thwart the expansion plans of the Westchester Day School (WDS), which has operated a Jewish day school in a residential neighborhood for more than 50 years. The latest chapter in the saga is an opinion by Judge Conner of the Southern District ordering the Mamaroneck Zoning Board of Appeals to approve the Day School's special permit application. The opinion is noteworthy on two fronts: first, for its broad construction of 'religious exercise,' and second for its treatment of the compelling government interests that might justify placing a substantial burden on religious exercise.
With each successive large-scale cyber attack, it is slowly becoming clear that ransomware attacks are targeting the critical infrastructure of the most powerful country on the planet. Understanding the strategy, and tactics of our opponents, as well as the strategy and the tactics we implement as a response are vital to victory.
In a quest to maximize profitability, Am Law 200 law firms have grown their share of business tied to contingency fees, a gamble that has paid off for some firms in recent years.
In a profession where confidentiality is paramount, failing to address AI security concerns could have disastrous consequences. It is vital that law firms and those in related industries ask the right questions about AI security to protect their clients and their reputation.
This article highlights how copyright law in the United Kingdom differs from U.S. copyright law, and points out differences that may be crucial to entertainment and media businesses familiar with U.S law that are interested in operating in the United Kingdom or under UK law. The article also briefly addresses contrasts in UK and U.S. trademark law.
The Article 8 opt-in election adds an additional layer of complexity to the already labyrinthine rules governing perfection of security interests under the UCC. A lender that is unaware of the nuances created by the opt in (may find its security interest vulnerable to being primed by another party that has taken steps to perfect in a superior manner under the circumstances.
