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Year's-End Developments in Same-Sex Marriage Law
In December, the New York State Legislature failed to pass a proposed same-sex marriage bill. As everyone knows, however, that is not the end of the story. More attempts will be made, and many issues surrounding same-sex marriage will continue to be debated and litigated. For example, due to the fact that the State of New York has a relatively high number of gay and lesbian couples, and Canada and neighboring states have laws allowing them to obtain marriage licenses and to marry within their borders, the number of legally married same-sex couples in New York has been on the rise. This circumstance has led to confusion over what rights, if any, same-sex married couples enjoy on state and local levels while living in New York.
In response to the confusion, some government entities in recent years have published policy statements meant to clarify the issue. Two of those pronouncements were the subject of the recent litigation in Godfrey v. Spano, — N.E.2d —-, 2009 WL 3849908 (11/19/09), which dealt with two separate but related cases. The November 2009 Court of Appeals decision upheld the validity of the policies in both cases that extended certain rights to New York same-sex couples legally married in other states or countries.
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.
Warehouse Liability: Know Before You Stow!
As consumers continue to shift purchasing and consumption habits in the aftermath of the pandemic, manufacturers are increasingly reliant on third-party logistics and warehousing to ensure their products timely reach the market.