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Four Ways for Leases to Keep Up with Innovative Retail

Matthew E. Epstein Matthew E. Epstein from  Goulston & Storrs  on 
Industry experts seem to agree that while traditional retailers may be on the decline, innovative stores that focus on “experiential retail” will continue to thrive.

Bag Bans: The War on Plastic Bags

Andrew J. Ferren Andrew J. Ferren from  Goulston & Storrs  on 
Just weeks ago, New York made headlines as the second state to ban single-use plastic bags. The New York bag ban, which will take effect on March 1, 2020, is similar to California’s.

‘Tis Always the Season for a Pop-up

Matthew E. Epstein Matthew E. Epstein from  Goulston & Storrs  on 
With Tax Day just around the corner, there is a good chance that you find yourself (along with millions of other Americans) scrambling to get your taxes filed at the last minute.

Intrusion or Tool: Consumer Data’s Increasing Role in Retail

Casey Milianta Casey Milianta from  Goulston & Storrs  on 
It’s no secret that retailers have access to more information about their target consumers than ever before. Customers, on the other hand, are increasingly concerned about information about them.

Technology Shifts the Retail Landscape for Open Air Centers

David Rabinowitz David J. Rabinowitz from  Goulston & Storrs  on 
The OAC is a relationship building and information sharing event, attended largely by high level executives whose companies have properties or stores in open air centers or mixed-use projects. 

Netherlands Commercial Court

Kees van der Burg Kees van der Burg from  Bos van der Burg Advocaten  on 
The Netherlands Commercial Court (NCC)) was created on 1 January 2019 to meet the increasing demand of the business world to swiftly and effectively resolve international business disputes.

Recycling the Big Box

Matthew E. Epstein Matthew E. Epstein from  Goulston & Storrs  on 
Retailers shuttered a record amount of brick-and-mortar store space in 2018, shattering the previous record set in 2017, and big box stores were the largest contributors to the empty space.

Second Chances – Embattled Retailers Look to the Next Chapter for Their Brands

Daniel Rottenberg Daniel Rottenberg from  Goulston & Storrs  on 
What’s old is new again. The intellectual property of legacy brick-and-mortar retailers is increasingly being repurposed for decidedly modern ventures.

The 2018 ICSC New York Deal Making Conference and The Emergence of Digital

David Rabinowitz David J. Rabinowitz from  Goulston & Storrs  on 
The ICSC New York Deal Making Conference was held at the Jacob Javits Convention Center from December 4 – 6.  NYDMC is ICSC’s second largest conference, with about 10,000 in attendance this year.

Year-End Trademark Audits Ensure Complete Brand Protection

Andrew J. Ferren Andrew J. Ferren from  Goulston & Storrs  on 
With the end of the year approaching and the holiday shopping season in full swing, now is an ideal time for brand owners to audit their trademark portfolios.

Amazon HQ2 Lands on New York City and Washington, D.C.: Will the Result Be a Boom or a Bust?

James A. Shipe James A. Shipe from  Goulston & Storrs  on 
Amazon’s highly anticipated announcement that New York City and Northern Virginia will be the locations for its “split” second headquarters ended a lengthy contest among major American cities vying to be selected.

Manubens at MAPIC 2018

Mandeep Johal Mandeep Johal from  Manubens Abogados  on 

For the 6th consecutive year, Manubens Lawyers once again will be attending MAPIC in Cannes, France – the leading International Retail Property Market Exhibition.

This has enabled us to develop strong relationships with retail clients, retail investors and developers from across the world.

Counterfeits in the Digital Marketplace

Andrew J. Ferren Andrew J. Ferren from  Goulston & Storrs  on 
Counterfeiting has moved beyond high-priced luxury goods to low-cost everyday items. These counterfeits infiltrate online marketplaces, where they co-mingle with authentic products
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