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January 01, 2021
Use Variance Not Necessary for Use of Home As AirBnB Rental Merger of Back-to-Back Lots
State High Court Preserves Lenders' Tort Claims Against Debtors' Insiders
January 01, 2021
A lender's state law tort claims against "non-debtor third-parties for tortious interference with a contract" were "not preempted" by "federal bankruptcy law," held the New York Court of Appeals.
COMPETITIVE INTELLIGENCE: Powering Nonprofits With Research
January 01, 2021
In a time when many of us are searching for ways to help support others, could we use our research super powers to support nonprofit organizations in their philanthropic work? I think Yes!
Looking Ahead to Avoid Spoliation Sanctions
January 01, 2021
A recent Federal Circuit decision denying a petition for a writ of mandamus should serve as a cautionary tale and reminder for corporate entities regarding the critical importance of preserving documentary evidence in a timely and appropriate manner.
Late Year Collections Could Make or Break 2020 Profitability
January 01, 2021
Success in 2020 is likely to come down to who your clients are. If they were hit hard by the pandemic that will trickle down to their vendors, including law firms. But for others, the top line could come out nearly unscathed.
Extra-Judicial Evictions of Commercial Tenants During COVID-19
January 01, 2021
This article addresses and updates the law on the self-help remedy that enables commercial landlords to regain possession of leased premises from tenants in material breach of one or more lease covenants.
MARKETING TECH: Leveraging Data to Drive Innovation in A Post-Pandemic (We Hope) World
January 01, 2021
With a new year and fresh outlook for the future, the time is ripe for legal technologists and innovators to take the delivery of legal services and client experience to the next level. One key is recognizing that successful innovation — be it turning best practices into standard operating procedures, or reinventing the law firm business model altogether — is equal parts mindset, method and message.
Is Accountant Malpractice Compensation Taxable?
January 01, 2021
If a taxpayer suffers a loss by reason of errors made by a tax advisor, and the tax advisor makes a payment to compensate the taxpayer for the loss. May the payment be excluded from the taxpayer's income subject to tax?
Real Property Law
January 01, 2021
Stranger to the Deed Rule Does Not Bar Easement Claim Misconduct By Mortgagor's Lawyer Voids Foreclosure Sale Permissive Exclusive Use of Common Driveway Does Not Extinguish Easement Bidder At Tax Foreclosure Sale Forfeits Deposit Upon Default
USPTO Sets Precedent on Collective Patent Defense Groups with RPX Ruling
January 01, 2021
It took two years and a last-minute substitution of judges for the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) to rule that RPX Corp. was too close to a dues-paying member to bring a patent validity challenge.

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