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Mining Social Media Gold
The widespread use of social media has made it easier to gather evidence for many types of litigation, and the matrimonial field is no exception. The American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers reported in 2010 that 81% of the top U.S. divorce attorneys it surveyed noted an increase in the use of evidence gathered from social networks, with Facebook being the most commonly cited source of valuable evidence. See “Big Surge in Social Networking Evidence Says Survey of Nation's Top Divorce Lawyers,” www.aaml.org/about-the-academy/press/press-releases/e-discovery/big-surge-social-networking-evidence-says-survey- (last accessed 4/25/11).
The value to litigants of checking an adverse party's social networking communications cannot be overlooked. Evidence found there may be admissible at trial, or may lead to admissible evidence. Lawyers, private investigators and litigants themselves may access others' social networking data under certain circumstances, but limitations apply. If information is going to be obtained from public and semi-private social media, counsel must make sure that it is gathered in a lawful and ethical manner.
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.