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The Child-Centricity of Our Matrimonial Courts
Despite amendments to statute and court rule, it unfortunately remains all too common for the court still improperly to see the renamed “Attorney for the Child” if not as an aid to the court, as a purported “impartial” and “independent” sounding board whom the court will hear first at any conference. (The title “Attorney for the Child” was officially changed from the term “Law Guardian” in accordance with the Laws of New York, 2010, Chapter 41 amending the Domestic Relations Law, Civil Practice Laws and Rules, Family Court Act, Public Health Law, and Social Services Law, as well as the Rules of the Chef Judge at 22 NYCRR ' 7.2.)
In this regard, the child's attorney often gives the court his view of the case, at least as it relates to his client, and sometimes includes his “opinion” on the parents, the parents' interactions, and their purported parenting skills. It then becomes a defensive battle for the parent's attorney to start trying to refute an opinion (sometimes skewed) that may very well be taken, if not as gospel, at least as a reliable starting point for discussion.'
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.
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.
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.