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The New 'Irretrievable Breakdown' Ground for Divorce
Domestic Relations Law (DRL) ' 170 was amended in 2010 to add “irretrievable breakdown” in subdivision 7, a “no-fault ground” for divorce. After it became effective on Oct. 12, 2010, many thought that the new ground would make it possible for one party to the marriage to unilaterally end it. Not so fast.
In order to establish a cause of action and obtain a divorce under DRL ' 170 (7), the party seeking the divorce on irretrievable breakdown grounds must, in addition to satisfying the residence requirements of DRL ' 230, establish that: 1) the relationship between husband and wife has been irretrievably broken; 2) for a period of at least six months. In addition, the plaintiff or defendant must state under oath that the relationship is irretrievably broken.
The DOJ's New Parameters for Evaluating Corporate Compliance Programs
The parameters set forth in the DOJ's memorandum have implications not only for the government's evaluation of compliance programs in the context of criminal charging decisions, but also for how defense counsel structure their conference-room advocacy seeking declinations or lesser sanctions in both criminal and civil investigations.
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.
Use of Deferred Prosecution Agreements In White Collar Investigations
This article discusses the practical and policy reasons for the use of DPAs and NPAs in white-collar criminal investigations, and considers the NDAA's new reporting provision and its relationship with other efforts to enhance transparency in DOJ decision-making.
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.
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.