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When Is 'Not Equal' Equitable?
It is well settled that Equitable Distribution does not mean equal distribution, and we counsel our clients that the tides shift toward “equal” the longer the parties are married ' particularly if there are children of the marriage. We also often default to thinking in terms of short marriages being unlikely to yield maintenance awards, particularly awards of any length. But is that what the cases are really telling us?
After examining numerous cases where there have been unequal divisions of assets, it remains difficult to decipher a clear pattern, although some trends are apparent. Of course, the lack of a pattern is consistent with the concept that the trier of fact is best positioned to determine what is equitable; however, this leaves us, the practitioners, scratching our heads and trying to guess what facts will sway a judge.
Law Firms are Reducing Redundant Real Estate by Bringing Support Services Back to the Office
A trend analysis of the benefits and challenges of bringing back administrative, word processing and billing services to law offices.
New York's Latest Cybersecurity Commitment
On Aug. 9, 2023, Gov. Kathy Hochul introduced New York's inaugural comprehensive cybersecurity strategy. In sum, the plan aims to update government networks, bolster county-level digital defenses, and regulate critical infrastructure.
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Summary Judgment Denied Defendant in Declaratory Action by Producer of To Kill a Mockingbird Broadway Play Seeking Amateur Theatrical Rights
Risks of “Baseball Arbitration” in Resolving Real Estate Disputes
“Baseball arbitration” refers to the process used in Major League Baseball in which if an eligible player's representative and the club ownership cannot reach a compensation agreement through negotiation, each party enters a final submission and during a formal hearing each side — player and management — presents its case and then the designated panel of arbitrators chooses one of the salary bids with no other result being allowed. This method has become increasingly popular even beyond the sport of baseball.
Disconnect Between In-House and Outside Counsel
'Disconnect Between In-House and Outside Counsel is a continuation of the discussion of client expectations and the disconnect that often occurs. And although the outside attorneys should be pursuing how inside-counsel actually think, inside counsel should make an effort to impart this information without waiting to be asked.