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Decisions of Interest
Malpractice Claim Dismissed For Lack of Attorney-Client Relationship
A woman's malpractice claim against the law guardian appointed to represent her children in her custody dispute with the children's father had no standing to sue, as she and the law guardian had no attorney-client relationship. Vyas v. Gallo, N.Y.L.J. 9/21/04, DOI; Pg. 19 (Sup. Ct., Suffolk Cty.) (Burk, J.).
Plaintiff mother was unhappy with the outcome of custody issues pertaining to her two children. She brought suit for legal malpractice against the children's law guardian, claiming, among other things, that the father and his acquaintances were abusing the children and that the law guardian was doing nothing to stop it.
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.
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.
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.
Removing Restrictive Covenants In New York
In Rockwell v. Despart, the New York Supreme Court, Third Department, recently revisited a recurring question: When may a landowner seek judicial removal of a covenant restricting use of her land?
Legal Possession: What Does It Mean?
Possession of real property is a matter of physical fact. Having the right or legal entitlement to possession is not "possession," possession is "the fact of having or holding property in one's power." That power means having physical dominion and control over the property.