Making Sense of the 421-A Rent Concession Appeals
May 01, 2022
Landlords initially renting up new RPTL 421-a buildings routinely give incoming rent-stabilized tenants rent concessions to account for the fact that construction may be ongoing, and that there may still be punch list items in the apartments. This seemingly innocuous practice, however, has led to class-action litigation wherein tenants allege that rent concessions are part of a fraudulent scheme that results in massive building-wide overcharges under the Rent Stabilization Law.
Options for Commercial Property Owners With Distressed Assets
May 01, 2022
Cyclical challenges in the economy are nothing new, and 2022 is shaping up to be that kind of year for business owners nationwide. This is likely to result in a greater need for the services of bankruptcy attorneys as business owners face a mounting wave of distressed financial assets.
Effects of Inflation on Commercial Real Estate
May 01, 2022
While growth of the job market and the economy are the most important factors affecting commercial real estate, the emergence of historic rising inflation has its effects as well.
Repairing the Foreign Agents Registration Act
May 01, 2022
In recent years, mostly due to the well-publicized prosecution of Trump campaign manager Paul Manafort, FARA has become more of a focus for federal prosecutors. As a result, white-collar attorneys have been consulted more often about whether particular conduct requires registration under the Act.
Fresh Filings
May 01, 2022
Notable court filings in entertainment law.
Real Property Law
May 01, 2022
Purchaser of Mixed-Use Building, Not Master Lessee of Residential Units, Liable for Rent Overcharges
Questions of Fact About Liability for Broker Commission After Expiration of Brokerage Agreement
Statute of Limitations Does Not Bar Strict Foreclosure Action
Hallmarks of Highly Successful Coaching Programs
May 01, 2022
How well does your attorney coaching program stack up? Here are six pillars to self-assess whether your informal or formal business development coaching and training programs are working.