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Case Briefs
A 'Statement' As an Act of Insurance Fraud
In State v. Fleischman, 189 N.J. 539, 917 A.2d 722 (N.J. 2007), the New Jersey Supreme Court interpreted what constitutes a 'statement' made as an act of insurance fraud. The court considered whether the defendant, Randi Fleischman, made the requisite number of 'statements' or acts to make out a prima facie case of second-degree insurance fraud under N.J.S.A. 2C:21-4.6. The matter was before the court after the Appellate Division affirmed the dismissal of the second-degree insurance fraud count of an indictment against Fleischman. Several other counts of the indictment were upheld at the motion level.
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.
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.
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?
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.