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Conflict Addiction and Other Barriers to Settlement
People often have logical and sound reasons for refusing to settle divorce-related matters: The offer isn't fair or the parties have concerns about future financial security. However, sometimes we, with an outsider's perspective, can see that something other than a desire to get a better deal is at work: We see a stubborn resistance to any settlement. The divorcing parties may have been told and understand that, logically, both of them cannot get everything that they want, but they refuse to budge.
One scenario that comes to mind when the subject of mulish divorcing parties is broached is this year's case of Dr. Nicholas Bartha, whom authorities say imploded his Upper-East Side apartment around his own head rather than let his wife have any share in it. His action followed years of rancorous fighting in the court system, and he had lost; the house was to be sold at auction and the proceeds divided. Rather than allow his ex-wife to win the 'game,' Dr. Bartha apparently chose to destroy the prize ' and himself. Although his response to the conflict of divorce was extreme, his actions illustrate the lengths to which people may go to avoid letting their spouses come out ahead.
Bankruptcy Sales: Finding a Diamond In the Rough
There is no efficient market for the sale of bankruptcy assets. Inefficient markets yield a transactional drag, potentially dampening the ability of debtors and trustees to maximize value for creditors. This article identifies ways in which investors may more easily discover bankruptcy asset sales.
Coverage Issues Stemming from Dry Cleaner Contamination Suits
In recent years, there has been a growing number of dry cleaners claiming to be "organic," "green," or "eco-friendly." While that may be true with respect to some, many dry cleaners continue to use a cleaning method involving the use of a solvent called perchloroethylene, commonly known as perc. And, there seems to be an increasing number of lawsuits stemming from environmental problems associated with historic dry cleaning operations utilizing this chemical.
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.