Thomas Kearns Publishes Article in NYREJ on Bifurcating Management and Economics in LLCs New York Real Estate Journal published an article on March 26 authored by Co-Chair of Olshan’s Real Estate Law practice Thomas Kearns entitled “Bifurcating Management and Economics in LLCs” (or here for NYREJ subscribers). Limited Liability Company (LLC) statutes are known to…
Ontario’s Homeowner Protection Act, 2024 (the “Act”) introduces critical safeguards for homeowners by prohibiting the registration of Notices of Security Interest’s (NOSIs) for consumer goods on their properties. What is a Notice of Security Interest? A notice of security interest is a notice that can be registered on title to a property in the land…
A startup that didn’t invest in a pre-ICO legal consultation decided to shut down after the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) called with some questions. The incident serves as a reminder that startups should consult a blockchain lawyer before an ICO. Protostarr’s Busted Initial Coin Offering A dApp (decentralized application), Protostarr’s creators envisioned a…
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Congress revealed a bipartisan federal privacy bill, called the American Data Privacy and Protection Act. However, the U.S. Chamber of Commerce has major issues with the draft of the bill. Although the Chamber has objections to the draft, the feedback from the organization shows a willingness to negotiate the terms of a federal privacy law….
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PDF VersionVol 13, Issue 9Editorial board: Patrycja Grzebyk (editor-in-chief), Lucas Lixinski, Alina Miron, Anne Saab and Peter-Tobias StollIrene Victoria Massimino (IU McKinney, Indianapolis) Image by Rick Bajornas (cc) Introduction Proceedings in absentia tend to be controversial in both national and international criminal legal systems. In essence, critics complain that in absentia proceedings can deny…
In addition to being the world’s greatest communications medium, the Internet is one of the most effective conduits for fraud, illegality, and other mischief. Moreover, perpetrators, and the general public, tend to think that this kind of misconduct is uncatchable. But Internet mischief may be more catchable than is generally assumed. And the tide of…
Welcome to the most anticipated real estate event of the season! Monday, May 27th at 5:00pm MDT (7:00pm EDT). Join us for a dynamic FREE webinar featuring two titans of the industry: Don R. Campbell and Barry C. McGuire. Get ready to dive deep into the current state of the real estate market with these…
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Women are often assumed to be more risk averse than men, but is this also true of politicians? Drawing on a study of candidates in Portuguese elections, Pedro C. Magalhães and Miguel M. Pereira find that women standing for election tend to be substantially more willing to take risks than the men running against them….
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European states are involved in a variety of informal groups and alliances, such as the “Quint” composed of France, Germany, Italy the United Kingdom and the United States. Drawing on new research, Maria Giulia Amadio Viceré highlights the important role these groups play in steering EU foreign policy. Day after day, as the international environment…
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By: Alejandro E. Jordan, Esq. When stepping into the intricate world of real estate transactions, one of the foundational documents that demand your attention is the Purchase Agreement. This pivotal contract outlines the terms and conditions between a buyer and seller, setting the stage for a smooth and legally sound property transfer. At ESQ.title, a…
