Knick: Opening the Federal Courts to Taking Claims
September 01, 2019
When a landowner contends that government action has effected a taking of her property without just compensation in violation of the Fifth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution, where can she sue? Until this past June, when the Supreme Court decided Knick v. Township of Scott, the answer was clear: state court and only state court. Knick changed all that.
Real Property Law
September 01, 2019
Mortgagee Entitled to Deficiency Judgment When Mortgagor's Submissions Are Insufficient to Rebut Mortgagee's Appraisal
Foreclosure Action Proceeds Despite Failure to Formally Discontinue Prior Foreclosure Action
Forbearance Agreement Tolled Statute of Limitations
Foreclosure Proceeding Dismissed for Lack of Standing Did Not Accelerate Mortgage
Landlord & Tenant
September 01, 2019
Landlord Failed to Rebut Presumption of Willfulness
Landlord Substantiated Individual Apartment Improvements
Vacatur of Stipulation for Use and Occupancy Overturned
Occupant's Deception Waived Succession Rights
Setting Rent for Unit First Decontrolled In 1954
Co-ops & Condominiums
September 01, 2019
Commercial Units Should Be Counted In Determining Amount of Reserve Fund
10 Common Misconceptions Lawyers Have About Media Relations
September 01, 2019
Traditional media continue to evolve and constrict in a marketplace consumed by non-traditional influencers, including bloggers, social media stars, bots. Accordingly, the art of media relations is more important than ever to make sure PR professionals are doing all we can to influence the dwindling number of legitimate journalists while managing and enhancing the public reputations of our law firm clients.
When Being a Star Rainmaker is Not Enough: Why EQ Leads to Even Better Business Results
September 01, 2019
Why EQ Leads to Even Better Business Results
It is not uncommon for law firms to face negative business outcomes caused by the behavior of a star rainmaker who is unaware of the impact that they have on others. And that's what emotional intelligence (EQ) is about and why it's so important to lead to better business results. What can law firms do to help their star partners increase their emotional intelligence to avoid potentially disastrous business outcomes for themselves and their firms?
The 5-Step Path to Meeting Your Firm's Marketing Goals
September 01, 2019
Law firms of all sizes struggle to define a marketing and business development pathway that strikes the right balance to deliver measurable value at a manageable cost. A well-defined, quantifiable approach (proactive, not reactive) is necessary to execute a law firm's strategy.
Maximize the Impact of Firm Sponsorships with Social Media
September 01, 2019
Pro bono work on an individual level is often not publicized, but the work you do in the community as a firm should be. Here's how to ensure both you and the charities, nonprofits, etc. you're supporting gain the maximum amount of exposure and awareness for their causes.
Seeing Green: Protecting Brands In the Cannabis Industry
September 01, 2019
Branding is not a new concept, nor are the various intellectual property laws that protect brands. What is new to most is how this burgeoning industry can take advantage of those laws within the context of state and federal restrictions.
