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Swedish Music Industry Views: Part Two
March 01, 2020
Among other things, the article discusses the Swedish music industry perspective on the European Union's Copyright Directive, the growth of multi-country music licensing hubs and the impact of Brexit.
Neighbor Standing to Challenge SEQRA Determinations
March 01, 2020
When does an immediately adjacent neighbor have standing to challenge a SEQRA determination?
In the Know: Top 5 Legal Technology Trends for the 2020s
March 01, 2020
Technology allows attorneys to keep informed so they can help their clients understand the potential impact on their company.
Landlord & Tenant Law
March 01, 2020
Lifetime Leasehold Interest Does Not Exempt Apartment from Rent Stabilization Exculpatory Clause Bars Tenant's Claim for Lost Profits Resulting from Landlord's Negligence Landlord's Reliance on Representations of Prior Owners Does Not Preclude Finding That Overcharge Was Willful, Resulting In Treble Damages Tenant's Failure to Pay Rent and Other Charges Forfeits Tenant's Right to Renew Questions of Fact Remain About Tenants Liability for Holdover Charges Tenant's Proposed Withdrawal of Application for Loft Board Coverage Void As Against Public Policy
Competitive Intelligence: Helping Your Client Know Their Client
March 01, 2020
We hear more and more that exceptional client service and in-depth knowledge of the clients' business and industry are the differentiators in keeping current clients and winning new ones. Value far outweighs cost when it comes to long-term client relationships, bet-the-company work and ongoing client success.
Outsourcing: How to Do Better Than Flipping a Coin
March 01, 2020
The legal industry is on the cusp of transformational change making the "siren song" of a successful outsourcing engagement ever more alluring: increase expertise and flexibility while lowering costs, and significantly mitigating risk.
Real Property Law
March 01, 2020
Purchaser Who Did Not Record Until After Notice of Pendency In Foreclosure Action Not Entitled to Intervene Recording of Senior Mortgage Put Junior Mortgagee on Constructive Notice Issues of Fact Preclude Summary Judgment on Easement Claims Purchaser's Claim for Damages Against Dual Agent Broker Survives Summary Judgment Title Insurance Regulations Upheld
Agency: A New Frontier for FCPA Jurisdiction
March 01, 2020
The Hoskins case highlighted the manner by which the DOJ (and the SEC, which has civil enforcement jurisdiction under the FCPA) can harness the common-law doctrine of agency to expand the reach of the statute.
Morals Clause in Spotlight in Smiley/PBS Litigation
March 01, 2020
A lawsuit involving the Public Broadcasting Service and former TV host Tavis Smiley has created the kind of drama that would make the cast of Downton Abbey blush. This is because the litigation centers on an alleged breach of the "morals clause" included in the agreement that gave rise to the Tavis Smiley talk show.
In the Know: Top 5 Legal Technology Trends for the 2020s
March 01, 2020
Technology is changing more rapidly than ever impacting our work, and personal lives. With technology playing such a huge role, it is important for legal marketers to be familiar with technology trends to understand the potential impact on our clients and law firm.

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