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Shopping Spree!
Harking back to one's first years of practice, and even as far removed as law school, we were taught about the concept of “forum shopping.” That is, of course, “the practice of choosing the most favorable jurisdiction or court in which a claim might be heard.” Black's Law Dictionary 681 (8th ed. 2004). The term has a pejorative connotation wherein the litigant's choice of forum is designed to gain improper advantage in a disingenuous fashion.
In matrimonial law, however, the shopping spree is often not just limited to the forum. It is not uncommon for litigants to consult with a series of attorneys in order to narrow the pool of available counsel able to represent their spouse and “conflict out” particular lawyers. There is also an increasing instance of well-informed clients retaining particular attorneys to cause the disqualification of particular judges whom the client would like to avoid. In both instances, the integrity of the legal system demands that all appearances of impropriety be eliminated even at the risk of the client losing his or her preferred choice of counsel.
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.
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.
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.