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Family Practice in the Current Economy
Matrimonial lawyers in New York say there is no shortage of legal work in this tough economic climate, as clients with strained finances seek support modifications, settlements and, for some, divorce. The problem, they say, is getting paid. “It depends upon the financial wherewithal of the client, but people are much more conscious about legal fees,” said Allan D. Mantel, a partner in the matrimonial practice at Manhattan's Stein Riso Mantel. “Payments are slower than they have been across the board.”
Being up front about what legal services will cost is the best approach to collecting fees at the end of a case, attorneys said. Rochester solo practitioner June Castellano said that while she has always discussed costs with her clients “frankly and openly,” it is “imperative” to do so now. “I develop case strategy with my clients and find that we are weighing cost implications against likelihood of success more than ever before,” Ms. Castellano said.
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.