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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

Compliance Officers: Recent Regulatory Guidance and Enforcement Actions and Mitigating the Risk of Personal Liability

August 01, 2019

This article explores legal developments over the past year that may impact compliance officer personal liability.

Perspectives on Blockchain and the Music Industry

August 01, 2019

A Q&A with Entertainment Lawyer Leslie Zigel

Analyzing the New Tenant Protections

August 01, 2019

On June 14, 2019, New York lawmakers approved, and Governor Cuomo signed, the "Housing Stability and Tenant Protection Act of 2019." The Act contains a series of laws affecting all rentals within the State of New York, making permanent New York's rent regulation laws, which proponents say will ensure that New York's tenants are protected. However, as with any legislation, especially one that seems to have been enacted hastily, there are unintended and possibly quite adverse long-term consequences.

Don't Be Content with No Content Strategy: A Law Firm Content Strategy Primer

August 01, 2019

While it's great to create a ton of content, without any kind of plan or guide, your content (and messaging) is all over the map. In order for your content to have real impact and to effectively support your firm's business development goals and objectives, you need to have a "content strategy."

Law Firm Diversity Roundtable

August 01, 2019

Creating an Environment Attractive to Diverse Lawyers Where They Can Rise to the Leadership Level A roundtable discussion with four prominent leaders in law and recruiting who weigh in what firms are doing — and can do — to create environments that are attractive to diverse lawyers and enable them to rise to the leadership level.

Real Property Law

August 01, 2019

Cancellation of Satisfaction Denied Questions About Meeting of Minds Statute of Limitations Bars Foreclosure Action Merger Doctrine Unjust Enrichment Mortgage Acceleration Revoked Deed Valid When Not Intended As Security for Mortgage Debt Specific Performance Denied for Failure to Show Ability to Close

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