American Rescue Plan Act Provides Pandemic Relief for Struggling Businesses
August 01, 2021
As the U.S. economy continues to recover from the pandemic, the American Rescue Plan Act may help many businesses endure and overcome the historic challenges they have faced. While there is still uncertainty as to its impact on our economy, the Act nonetheless is a significant piece of federal legislation.
Make Law Firm Culture Part of the Equation In a Potential Career Move
August 01, 2021
When you are looking to make a career move, be sure to learn about the potential employer's culture before you accept an offer. It is important to select not only a great place to work, but a place that is the right choice for you as an individual.
Professional Development: Firm Culture: Part of the Equation In a Career Move
August 01, 2021
Law firm culture is the values the lawyers feel on a daily basis, the assumptions lawyers make when making decisions, the real behaviors that fuel the organization's success and serves as a competitive advantage. This is what you will want to understand during the recruiting process.
IP News
August 01, 2021
Federal Circuit, Citing Forum-Shopping, Transfers Patent Cases to California
Trustee Rights and Obligations When Debtor's Ch. 11 Case Converts to Ch. 7
August 01, 2021
U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the District of Delaware court held that a Chapter 7 trustee was bound by the pre-conversion actions of the debtors, and that the trustee would not be permitted to step into the shoes of the then-dissolved official committee of unsecured creditors to pursue certain causes of action.
Call for Nominations: Legalweek Leaders in Tech Law Awards 2022
August 01, 2021
Legalweek and Law.com are seeking nominations from lawyers who have handled cutting edge matters at the intersection of the law and technology.
Landlord Not Liable for Harassment by Fellow Tenants
July 01, 2021
In Francis v. Kings Park Manor, Inc., the Second Circuit upheld dismissal of tenant's claims against a landlord who failed to take action against a harassing tenant. The court's holding did not give landlords a free pass, but it did establish that to survive dismissal, a harassed tenant's complaint will have to include more than bare-bones allegations of intentional discrimination.
Real Property Law
July 01, 2021
Easement By Prescription and Easement By Estoppel Claims Entitle Owner to Preliminary Injunction
Right of First Refusal Valid Under Rule Against Perpetuities
Easement Holder Not Liable for Trespass
Mortgagor Entitled to Cancellation When Mortgagee's Beneficiaries Ratified Transaction
Landlord & Tenant Law
July 01, 2021
Questions of Fact Remained About Loft Law Coverage
Tenant Validly Terminated Subtenants's Lease
Conversion of Tenant from Corporation to LLC Did Not Relieve Guarantor of Liability
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