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New York Law Journal

Caution: Disputes Among Buyers at a Bankruptcy Sale Survive, 'Go Global Retail v. Dream on Me'

As recently discovered by a bidder following a bankruptcy sale, the 'Go Global Retail v. Dream on Me' decision once again confirms that there are limits to the protection provided by statutory mootness and bankruptcy court sale orders.
8 minute read

New York Law Journal

New York's Highest Court Weighs in on COVID-Related Commercial Property Insurance Claims

Many businesses have sought to recover their pandemic losses under commercial property insurance policies, only to be denied coverage. A significant number of policyholders have filed lawsuits challenging these disclaimers. But to the dismay of the insureds, a growing majority of high state courts have sided with the insurers in these disputes.
9 minute read

Daily Report Online

Co-Funder of Embattled Venture Capital Firm Fearless Fund Steps Down as COO

The announcement came about three weeks after a federal appeals court panel ordered the suspension of a grant contest for Black women business owners run by the Fearless Fund's foundation arm.
3 minute read

New York Law Journal

Cushman & Wakefield Sues to Disband Alleged 'Imposter' Real Estate Firm

The commercial real estate firm sued to enjoin the other entity, which incorporated at the same address as Cushman & Wakefield 1 Inc., from doing business under their name.
2 minute read

New York Law Journal

Who Holds the Power to Interpret Arbitration Agreements? SCOTUS Tests the Scope of 'Delegation" in Multi-Contract Cases

When a party moves to compel arbitration, the first question for a court is: has arbitrability been delegated to the arbitrator? The U.S. Supreme Court recently clarified the scope of such delegation provisions in Coinbase v. Suski, discussed below.
8 minute read

International Edition

Simmons Reels in Salmon Price-Fixing Class Action Mandate

The claimants are seeking up to £382 million for UK consumers.
2 minute read

New York Law Journal

Updated Rules for New York's Commercial Division: Technology Disputes and Use of Referees

The New York Commercial Division recently updated its procedural rules in two material respects: to reinforce its position as a go-to venue for technology-related litigation and to encourage the resolution of commercial disputes by the use of extrajudicial referees to hear and determine such disputes.
9 minute read

New York Law Journal

Decision of the Day: Court Dismisses Claims by Doctor Alleging She Was Barred From Renting in Trump Building Because of Her Race

This ruling was selected and summarized by the New York Law Journal's decisions editors. 
2 minute read

Law.com

Sui Generis: Collaborate Like You Mean It

This article offers up some thoughts about how lawyers ought to access and manage resources in order to provide a multi-faceted, full-service approach to addressing their clients' needs.
8 minute read

International Edition

Chiquita Verdict: A Wake-Up Call for Multinationals in High-Risk Areas

The banana grower was found liable for murders by a group that it paid protection fees to in Colombia, stirring questions about ethics, compliance and self-reporting.
6 minute read

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