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New York Law Journal

New Statute Eliminating Waiver of Standing Defense Imperils Title Insurance (and Foreclosures)

Jason Bergman discusses RPAPL §1302-a which eliminates waiver of the standing defense in a home loan foreclosure action even though not raised in an answer or pre-answer motion. He notes that title companies have always been uneasy about insuring titles devolving through foreclosures and the new statute only accentuates the risk.
12 minute read

New York Law Journal

Contracts and Coronavirus: How To Advise Clients

Businesses impacted by the coronavirus shutdown are turning to legal counsel to deal with the fallout. Many want to know how the crisis affects their contractual obligations and whether the crisis might afford them a way out. This article assists counsel in advising business clients about their legal position on such questions.
14 minute read

International Edition

Psychology Lessons For Lawyers in International Disputes

Differing legal systems means the mental approach to disputes differs by country.
6 minute read

The Recorder

California Eviction Restriction: Navigating the State's COVID-19 Eviction Moratorium for Residential, Commercial Tenants

This article surveys current restrictions on the California landlord's eviction remedy and shines a light on how landlords and tenants are managing rent defaults during the crisis.
17 minute read

The Recorder

Data Point: The Bar Exam Does Not Protect the Public

If the bar exam protected the public from misconduct, we should expect to see a substantially higher rate of misconduct in states that do not require the exam or whose bar exam is substantially easier
6 minute read

Law.com

Small Case, Big Reminder

I hope this column finds you healthy, safe, and connected to others. As we are into the second month of the so-called new normal of working remotely,…
6 minute read

International Edition

What Firms Need to Know About the Inevitable Future of Remote Working

There are several things firms need to know about this next phase of working, according to a partnership law expert.
7 minute read

The Legal Intelligencer

Ethics Forum: Questions and Answers on Professional Responsibility

What is happening to our civil rights and liberties? I am a young attorney who is suffering from the shutdown of businesses, and I don't understand why this is acceptable.
9 minute read

Corporate Counsel

Preparing for Data Breaches and Interruptions of Digital Services During a Crisis

The COVID-19 pandemic continues to reveal new challenges few could have anticipated. Beyond the health care issues—which of course, must take priority—cybersecurity has become an increasingly critical concern—either because of outright scams or hacking of vulnerable remote networks.
8 minute read

International Edition

How a Leading Barristers Chambers Confronted the COVID-19 Crisis

Jane Bewsey QC of Red Lion Chambers explains how the pandemic has affected both the professional and personal lives of barristers.
4 minute read

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