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New York Law Journal

Negotiating RPAPL §881 License Agreements

Adam Leitman Bailey John Desiderio and Joanna Peck discuss practical considerations for parties to consider when negotiating §881 licensing agreements, noting that although §881 was once described as a “little-used law” it is now required reading for all attorneys with developer clients seeking to build in New York City.
18 minute read

New York Law Journal

Implied Partnerships and the Importance of Shared Losses

In his Commercial Division Update, Thomas J. Hall writes: When there is no enforceable partnership agreement, the party seeking to establish an implied partnership must show that a partnership nevertheless exists based on the conduct, intention and relationship between the parties. Although no one factor is determinative, recent Commercial Division decisions have placed a heightened emphasis on the factor of shared losses.
8 minute read

The Recorder

Alsup Certifies a Class of Uber Drivers in Suit Over Fees

U.S. District Judge William Alsup of the Northern District of California certified a class of Uber drivers Wednesday in a case claiming the company takes an oversized chunk of ride fees.
3 minute read

Daily Business Review

Attorney Fee Debate Heats Up as Florida Supreme Court Accepts Case

“Whenever you're dealing with attorney fees, it's a very sensitive issue," attorney Roy Oppenheim said. "The court should have known that they were going to create a ruckus and a firestorm."
4 minute read

Daily Business Review

Miami Apartment Crane Supplier Sued Over Collapse in Hurricane Irma

A subcontractor on a downtown construction site says the crane supplier provided a defective crane and declined to remove it after it was damaged by the storm.
4 minute read

Daily Business Review

In Fight for Attorney Fees, Broward Attorney Blasts Court

"If courts think they're going to suck the oxygen out of the room, they're wrong," foreclosure defense attorney Roy Oppenheim said.
5 minute read

Daily Business Review

Quick, Fast and in a Hurry: Summary Disposition in Arbitrations

 Arbitrations are supposed to offer a faster, more cost-effective, and arguably preferable alternative to litigation, but many reputable arbitral…
4 minute read

The Legal Intelligencer

Pa. Justices Sack Lawyer's Lawsuit vs. NFL Over Super Bowl Seats

The clock has run out on a Florida lawyer's long-running Pennsylvania lawsuit against the National Football League over a seat snafu at Super Bowl XLV.
5 minute read

Daily Business Review

South Florida Court Ruling Is a Catch-22 for Foreclosure Defendants Looking to Collect Attorney Fees

Foreclosure defendants can't have it both ways when a lender loses a foreclosure lawsuit for lack of standing.
4 minute read

The Legal Intelligencer

Can You Seek Summary Judgment in an Arbitration Proceeding?

The United States Arbitration Act establishes by statute the desirability of arbitration as an alternative to the complications of litigation.
7 minute read

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