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Cybersecurity Spending on the Rise in 2019
August 01, 2019
As data security challenges continue to escalate, many law firms and corporate legal departments are upping their efforts to strengthen cyber defenses and minimize risks.
SHIELD Act Signed in NY
August 01, 2019
<b><i>Defines Data Breach and Requires Data Security Controls</b></i><p>New York has brought itself into line with a number of states concerning how they define a data breach, and, where applicable, what substantive security controls they require.
Just Say No to Hackers
August 01, 2019
<b><i>Conference of Mayors Resolution Calls for Cities Not to Pay Ransomware</b></i><p>The underlying logic is pretty straightforward: if bad actors realize that there's no longer any cash waiting for them at the end of the rainbow, they'll eventually pack up their ball and go home.
EU Court Rules Adding Facebook 'Like' Button Triggers GDPR Data Collection Obligation
August 01, 2019
Websites with embedded Facebook “like” buttons must inform users their data will be collected and processed by the social media giant, the Court of Justice of the European Union has ruled.
Legal Tech: Smart Speakers and E-Discovery
August 01, 2019
For businesses that own such a device, or for individual employees who might have a personally owned one on their office desk, the question of who owns any recorded data remains murky.
Deciphering the Tax Status of Leased Property
August 01, 2019
Is a property leased to a farming tenant a commercial property or an agricultural property? What about a building leased to a government entity? The distinction can make a difference in the tax laws that apply to the parcel.
How a Call to Service May Impact Rights and Obligations Under a Lease
August 01, 2019
When members of the military are be called into action, the impact could be felt right here at home by our commercial landlords, especially those whose tenants are composed of businesses owned or operated by a sole proprietor, or an owner with one or two employees.
Lessor Repossession of Property on Eve of Lessee Bankruptcy: Voluntary Turnover or Face Contempt
August 01, 2019
Lessors who repossess property immediately prior to a lessee bankruptcy filing may be required to return such property or face sanctions by the bankruptcy court. Federal courts are currently split on the issue of whether the lessor must voluntary surrender property seized pre-petition or may hold such property until the debtor obtains an order of turnover.
Achieving Commercial Real Estate Success Post-Brexit
August 01, 2019
Proper planning and the ability to pivot will help American companies with UK, EU commercial property interests.
Case Notes
August 01, 2019
Failure to Read Lease is Not Fatal to Claim

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