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New York's Commercial Lease Defenses to Paying Rent
October 01, 2020
Few landlords and commercial tenants have been completely immune from the governmentally imposed economic shutdown and COVID-19's wrath. Not including what may have been negotiated in a commercial lease, there are three traditional theories under which commercial tenants could seek to assert entitlement to forgiveness of their rent.
The Potential for Fraud or Misbehavior In the Time of COVID-19
October 01, 2020
A roundtable discussion on the topic of government investigations, corporate compliance efforts, and the potential for fraud or misbehavior in the time of COVID-19.
Lean In to Business Development with Video
October 01, 2020
Chief Marketing Officers need to lean in to video now with the decline in face-to-face meetings, mano-a-mano networking at events and speeches before in-person audiences, thanks to the pandemic.
Legal Tech: Legal Tech Is Catching Up to Diversity Efforts. Now They Have to Get Ahead.
October 01, 2020
While legal tech companies are donating services and time to racial justice initiatives, establishing long-term change may require a more strategic approach and an assist from data analytics.
IP News
October 01, 2020
Federal Circuit Modifies Facebook IPR Joinder Ruling District Court: Stipulation of Noninfringement Does Not Preclude Post-Remand Finding of Infringement
Development
October 01, 2020
Development Consistent With Zoning Ordinance Did Not Require Referral to ZBA Development Agreement Constituted Impermissible Contract Zoning
COVID Shutdown Orders vs. Statutory Rent Obligations
October 01, 2020
Even though payment of post-petition rent under a nonresidential lease (prior to rejection) has historically been an absolute requirement, bankruptcy courts, as courts of equity, have the ability during these extraordinary times to take a more flexible approach. This clearly is an evolving trend that should continue for at least the duration of the pandemic and perhaps beyond, as bankruptcy judges and practitioners seek out creative and unique responses to difficult issues.
Particularized Pleading of Underlying Illegal Acts in the Second Circuit
October 01, 2020
Gamm v. Sanderson Farms, establishes a high burden for a plaintiff to plead adequately failure to disclose illegal conduct — regardless of how much circumstantial evidence a plaintiff is able to amass or how much news coverage the alleged conduct attracts.
Bankruptcy and Intellectual Property Executory Contracts
October 01, 2020
The economic impact of the pandemic has been catastrophic. For many companies, intellectual property are significant assets, and counsel for these businesses, as well as counsel for their creditors, licensees and licensors, will need to understand these issues that arise to avoid pitfalls and take full advantage of opportunities to exploit the full value of a company's IP for the benefit of their clients.
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October 01, 2020
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