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Same-Sex Spousal BenefitsThe Matrimonial StrategistGodfrey v. Spano, decided in November 2009, afforded the court an opportunity to resolve the question of whether same-sex marriages that are valid where performed are entitled to full legal recognition in New York under the marriage recognition rule.
Circuit Court Says U.S. Tort Claims Must State Damages in ‘Sum Certain’Medical Malpractice Law & StrategyIn a case that did not involve a medical malpractice allegation but that could affect the prosecution of cases against the United States for botched medical care, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit recently held that a lawsuit could not go forward until a "sum certain" in damages was alleged.
Military Retirement vs. Disability PayNew York Family Law MonthlyEven when a lawyer is aware of the complications that can arise, attempts to protect a civilian party’s rights to a portion of a service member’s retirement may go awry. Recent cases in Alaska and Texas illustrate the problems that attempts to work around the laws can cause.
The Timing and Substance of M&A DisclosuresThe Corporate CounselorTwo recent decisions provide useful guidance concerning both the timing and substance of disclosures in the context of M&A activity.
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Employer’s Failure to Give Notice of Claim Bars Insurance CoverageAn increasing number of employers have begun purchasing insurance, sometimes referred to as "employment practices liability insurance" (EPLI), or as a rider to a directors and officers liability policy, to cover any employment claims that arise in the workplace.
Eleventh Circuit Nixes Sex Harassment ClaimsLate last year, the Eleventh U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals issued an opinion that the lawyer for the plaintiffs in the case says virtually eliminates sexual harassment claims in the federal courts for Georgia, Alabama and Florida.
Defending Spoliation ClaimsThe duty to adopt appropriate measures to preserve relevant evidence arises when a party receives notice of or reasonably anticipates litigation. Significantly, the preservation obligation can occur well before a lawsuit is actually filed.
Employment Rights of Domestic Violence VictimsSeveral states have enacted laws to protect the employment rights of domestic violence victims, New York among them. Here's why.
The ‘Faithless Servant’ DoctrineApplying the "faithless servant doctrine," the Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court recently permitted an employer to recover compensation it had paid to a high-level executive who had been the subject of numerous sexual harassment complaints by other employees.
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