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Court Orders Trial to Consider State of Marriage Under No-Fault

Daniel Wise

An upstate judge has become the second to rule that a trial is required if a party disputes the factual underpinnings of a claim under the state's new no-fault divorce law.

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An Overview of Elevator and Escalator Liability

Brian P. Heermance & Kevin A. Hickman

This article examines the basic considerations and issues that arise in litigation involving injuries sustained while using elevators and escalators in New York State.

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Business Crimes Hotline

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Nationwide rulings that affect your practice.

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The 'Ordinary Prudence' Standard in Mail and Wire Fraud Cases

Jefferson M. Gray

To establish the required element of a scheme to defraud, it is necessary for federal prosecutors to prove that the scheme was "reasonably calculated to deceive persons of ordinary prudence and comprehension.

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Cooperatives & Condominiums

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A recent case of note.

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Ponzi Schemes, Settlement Agreements and the Mutual Mistake

Janice G. Inman

During the current economic downturn, many people have unfortunately discovered that they have been the victims of sharp dealers and their Ponzi schemes. That means that some divorced couples and their attorneys now have one more thing to worry about.

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