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Decisions of Interest
Analysis of recent key decisions.
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Filing Objections to the Final Order of a Support Magistrate
Family Court Act ' 439(e) provides that the final order of a Support Magistrate ' after objections and the rebuttal, if any, have been reviewed by a judge ' may be appealed pursuant to article eleven of the Family Court Act. But, note to litigators! Extreme care must be taken to follow all the rules during the objection process.
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Commission Weighs New Family Law-Related Acts
The Uniform Child Custody Jurisdiction and Enforcement Act (UCCJEA), which has now been enacted in 49 states, has significantly reduced the number of interstate custody disputes. Practitioners may not, however, be aware of the process by which these uniform acts are promulgated.
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In Search of Intangible Asset Value
In the light of <i>Keane</i>,a first step to successfully arguing that business income should be excluded from consideration for maintenance is to demonstrate that the business value includes some intangible component.
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Drug & Device News
Several items of key importance are discussed.
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Understanding the Basics of Nursing Home Negligence Matters
Nursing-home negligence claims are on the rise. Here are the types of claims are most plaintiff attorneys likely to see, and some of the basics they should know about them.
Social Security Determinations
In a medical malpractice litigation, should a Social Security Administration (SSA) determination of disability be admitted as evidence? A look at a recent court case.
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