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State's Recognition of Foreign Same-Sex Marriages Moves One Step Further
The Court of Appeals said in Hernandez v. Robles, 7 NY3d 338 (2006), that the State of New York did not violate its own constitution when it refused to allow gay marriage within the state. Although the decision squashed a lot of hopes in the gay and lesbian community, there remained the possibility that out-of-state marriages of this type might be granted recognition here. So, despite the fact that nothing was guaranteed, many couples made the trip to Massachusetts (for the short time that that state allowed them to) or to Canada to take their vows.
Now, New York's courts are gradually building up a string of cases to answer the question that hung so ominously over those out-of-jurisdiction marriages: Would they be recognized here? And the answer, so far, is, 'Yes.'
Why So Many Great Lawyers Stink at Business Development and What Law Firms Are Doing About It
Why is it that those who are best skilled at advocating for others are ill-equipped at advocating for their own skills and what to do about it?
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.
The DOJ's Corporate Enforcement Policy: One Year Later
The DOJ's Criminal Division issued three declinations since the issuance of the revised CEP a year ago. Review of these cases gives insight into DOJ's implementation of the new policy in practice.
A Lawyer's System for Active Reading
Active reading comprises many daily tasks lawyers engage in, including highlighting, annotating, note taking, comparing and searching texts. It demands more than flipping or turning pages.
Blockchain Domains: New Developments for Brand Owners
Blockchain domain names offer decentralized alternatives to traditional DNS-based domain names, promising enhanced security, privacy and censorship resistance. However, these benefits come with significant challenges, particularly for brand owners seeking to protect their trademarks in these new digital spaces.