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Court of Appeals Affirms Owner Occupancy Rights Under Rent Stabilization
June 26, 2008
In its June 3, 2008, decision in <i>Pultz v. Economakis</i>, the New York State Court of Appeals unanimously ruled that there is no limit on the number of rent-stabilized units an owner can attempt to recover for owner occupancy. The ruling was a major victory for rent stabilized landlords, and a sharp rebuke to tenant advocates who claimed that multiple recovery for owner occupancy violated the letter and spirit of the Rent Stabilization Law. Indeed, the case continues a recent trend of favorable Court of Appeals decisions for landlords.
I Signed WHAT?!
June 26, 2008
The typical e-commerce 'Terms and Conditions,' the electronic equivalent of the fine-print contract that governs use of a sales Web site, creates such an unfriendly shopping environment that it makes the legendary 'No soup for you!' restaurant of the television situation comedy Seinfeld seem like the Welcome Wagon. Although I have often written about how the law affecting e-commerce firms ordinarily follows traditional law, the common e-commerce contract stands in stark contrast. Consider the following clauses from actual online agreements obtained in April and May ' and whether you have ever seen anything comparable in any real-world store, much less these Web stores' real-world affiliates.
FTC Releases Franchise Rule Compliance Guides
June 26, 2008
Perhaps you've heard: On Jan. 23, 2007, the Federal Trade Commission adopted the comprehensively revised FTC Franchise Rule ('The Amended Rule') and released the 'Statement of Basis and Purpose' ('SBP'), which clarified the Amended Rule's requirements and prohibitions. Compliance with the Amended Rule has been optional since July 1, 2007, and became mandatory on July 1, 2008.
A Commercial Landlord's Rights in Bankruptcy
June 26, 2008
Having a tenant in bankruptcy can be one of the most frustrating ' and costly ' experiences that a commercial landlord endures. This article presents the landlord's various options, explore its options and provide guidance on protections and rights that landlords possess.
In the Marketplace
May 28, 2008
Highlights of the latest equipment leasing news from around the country.
What Lessors Need to Know About Antitrust : Competitors of Copier Equipment Provider Entitled to a 'Kodak Moment' in Alleging a Single Provider Relevant 'Aftermarket'
May 28, 2008
The Ninth Circuit recently examined an antitrust issue with significant relevance to the equipment leasing industry. In <i>Newcal v. IKON Office Solution</i>, competitors of a copier equipment provider, IKON Office Solution, alleged that defendant IKON used 'fraudulent practices' to secure and lengthen its customer contracts, thus reducing the ability of competing copier equipment providers to contest for 'aftermarket' business.'
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