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Fighting Against the 'SUNY Cap'
For many years, much of New York's legal community has believed in the supposed strictures of the so-called “SUNY cap.” If the parents cannot agree and there is no provision for college expenses in their divorce settlement agreement, then no matter what school the child actually attends, the tuition charged by the State University of New York (SUNY) represents the maximum amount parents supposedly may be compelled to pay for their children's college education.
But while the SUNY cap has taken on the aura of a rule to many New York practitioners, a recent decision handed down by Manhattan Supreme Court Justice Matthew F. Cooper is highlighting the fact that although the SUNY cap has its place, it is not the last word. That case, Pamela T. v Marc B., 2011 NY Slip Op 21355, deserves a serious look.
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.