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Bias in Custody Evaluations
The hallmarks of effective and trustworthy forensic work are: 1) even-handed and fair-minded interaction with litigants; 2) collection of data; and 3) interpretation of what has been learned about a family. “Bias,” in the broadest sense, refers to an emotional or cognitive inclination that interferes with an unprejudiced consideration of the data that has been gathered.
Bias can come in many forms. An evaluator may unconsciously favor fathers, a prejudice that quickly becomes evident when he disdains some of the mother's assertions without reason. Another evaluator may set herself up for a preference for the mother's position in a case simply by interviewing the mother first ' and repeatedly ' in advance of ever seeing the father. Still another evaluator may enter an assessment with firmly held pre-conceptions about what is good and bad for children (e.g., the family bed is bad; young children should be with their mothers; etc.) despite the fact that the empirical research in his or her discipline fails to support such ideas.
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.