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A New Era for New York
The topic of no fault divorce is one which many of my colleagues and I believe goes to the very heart of matrimonial litigation in the State of New York. The vast majority of us feel that it is time to commence a new era of divorce litigation in our state that will reflect the realities of modern life and current thinking in our society as a whole.
I have observed the consequences of the lack of a no-fault divorce alternative not only from the perspective of an attorney who represents upper-middle-class clients, but also from the vantage point of someone who has represented the poor. I am currently a partner at a 12-attorney Manhattan law firm that dedicates its practice almost exclusively to the field of matrimonial law, but I began my practice in 1973 as a poverty lawyer at the Legal Aid Society of Rockland County, where a significant portion of my cases involved the representation of indigent individuals in civil proceedings in the Family Court and in divorce proceedings in the Supreme Court. In addition to several other affiliations, I am a former President of the New York Chapter of the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers and I currently serve on the Executive Committee of the Family Law Section of the New York State Bar Association, where I am the Co-chair of its Legislation Committee. Because of my experience as a practicing matrimonial litigator and my bar association involvement, I have seen many things that have brought me to the conclusion that it is time for the State of New York to adopt true no fault divorce.
The Article 8 Opt In
The Article 8 opt-in election adds an additional layer of complexity to the already labyrinthine rules governing perfection of security interests under the UCC. A lender that is unaware of the nuances created by the opt in (may find its security interest vulnerable to being primed by another party that has taken steps to perfect in a superior manner under the circumstances.
Beach Boys Songs Written Decades Ago Triggered Current Quarrel With Lawyers
There's current litigation in the ongoing Beach Boys litigation saga. A lawsuit filed in 2019 against Nevada residents Mike Love and his wife Jacquelyne in the U.S. District Court for the District of Nevada that alleges inaccurate payment by the Loves under the retainer agreement and seeks $84.5 million in damages.
Major Differences In UK, U.S. Copyright Laws
This article highlights how copyright law in the United Kingdom differs from U.S. copyright law, and points out differences that may be crucial to entertainment and media businesses familiar with U.S law that are interested in operating in the United Kingdom or under UK law. The article also briefly addresses contrasts in UK and U.S. trademark law.
Strategy vs. Tactics: Two Sides of a Difficult Coin
With each successive large-scale cyber attack, it is slowly becoming clear that ransomware attacks are targeting the critical infrastructure of the most powerful country on the planet. Understanding the strategy, and tactics of our opponents, as well as the strategy and the tactics we implement as a response are vital to victory.
Transfer Tax Implications on Real Property Leases
The real property transfer tax does not apply to all leases, and understanding the tax rules of the applicable jurisdiction can allow parties to plan ahead to avoid unnecessary tax liability.