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Many of the attorneys in the Law Firm Alliance author articles and thought leadership pieces on important topics and trends covering a wide variety of practices.
While these articles are correct on matters of law when they are produced, verdicts, rulings, legislation and other actions may affect the applicability of some of the information. Please consult your legal advisor before making decisions on the information you read here.
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The Accidental Construction Owner: a Checklist of Considerations for HOAs Engaging in Construction
August 5, 2019
Jason Strickland, Construction Litigator,
The Accidental Construction Owner: a Checklist of Considerations for HOAs Engaging in Construction
Homeowners associations ("HOAs") do not typically act as construction owners.
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What Happens to My Lease in Bankruptcy?
August 1, 2019
Lance Martin, Creditors' Rights Attorney,
Ward and Smith, P.A.
What happens to your lease if the lessee files bankruptcy? And what must be done if your lessee wants to continue to honor your lease despite the bankruptcy?
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Supreme Court: Rejection of a Trademark License by a Bankrupt Licensor Doesn't Terminate the License
July 31, 2019
Norm Leonard, Creditors' Rights and Intellectual Property Attorney,
Supreme Court: Rejection of a Trademark License by a Bankrupt Licensor Doesn't Terminate the License
What happens if you are a trademark licensee and your licensor files for bankruptcy protection?
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Minimize the Legal Risks of Association Meeting Minutes
July 30, 2019
Elizabeth L. White,
Sands Anderson PC
Associations need to pay close attention to the format and content of the minutes of all Association meetings. This guidance applies to minutes of regular meetings, special meetings and closed executive sessions of the Board, all committee meetings, as well as an Association’s annual membership meeting.
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Approval of Annual Membership Meeting Minutes: Board vs Membership
July 25, 2019
Elizabeth L. White,
Sands Anderson PC
Per the Virginia Nonstock Act sections referenced in this post, the board of directors of an incorporated non-stock association is charged with approving all matters which are not specifically reserved to the members per the Articles and Bylaws. (See, Section 13.1-853B). The prevailing practice in association Bylaws is to provide that the secretary (or recording secretary) will record and maintain meeting minutes; otherwise, the governing documents are typically silent on how the minutes are approved which means that the Nonstock Corporation Act controls and the board should approve the minutes.
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Requests for Access to Medical Records
Health Care
Craig W. Anderson, Bond, Schoeneck & King
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New York Amends the Human Rights Law to Prohibit Discrimination Based on Traits Historically Associated With Race (Such As Hair Texture and Protective Hairstyles)
Labor and Employment Law
Subhash Viswanathan, Bond, Schoeneck & King
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Federal Court Holds That New York Law Prohibiting Mandatory Arbitration of Sexual Harassment Claims Is Invalid
Labor and Employment Law
Kaveh Dabashi
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Supreme Court Sets Standard for Bankruptcy Discharge Violations
July 15, 2019
Lance Martin, Creditors' Rights Attorney,
Ward and Smith, P.A.
When your customer is in bankruptcy, there are two major no-nos that you must remember.
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New York Prohibits Salary History Inquiries and Expands Equal Pay Claims
Labor and Employment Law
Jacqueline A. Smith
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