As the commercial leasing landscape continues to evolve amid shifting market conditions, practitioners must stay ahead of rapidly developing case law, changing risk allocations, and growing legislative pressure. This CLE program offers a practical and forward-looking examination of the most significant recent developments affecting commercial landlords, tenants, and their counsel.

The program opens with a focused review of Guaranty Law and the key judicial decisions currently shaping its application. Participants will then explore new and influential cases— including the Court of Appeals’ decision in 1995 Owner LLC v. West Side Advisors LLC—and consider how these rulings impact the drafting, enforcement, and litigation of commercial leases and guaranties.

Building on these updates, the course highlights critical lease and guaranty provisions that merit strengthening in today’s environment, offering concrete drafting strategies designed to mitigate exposure and avoid pitfalls illuminated by recent decisions. The program concludes with a discussion of the emerging dialogue around commercial rent regulation, examining its potential implications, risks, and the role of attorney and landlord advocacy as policy proposals continue to develop.