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.
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
The 5 Top Law Firm Business Development Trends of 2023
August 01, 2023
As firms strive to remain competitive in an increasingly crowded marketplace, marketing and business development professionals can and should play a critical role in driving growth and helping generate revenue.
Hidden Gems: Enliven Your Well-Being Programs By Thinking Outside the Box
August 01, 2023
Well-being at law firms has gotten boring. Sorry, but it's true. You tend to see the same topics over and over: fitness, mindfulness, substance use, etc. By thinking outside the box, you can offer well-being programs your people will find exciting, impactful, and irresistible.
