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Commission Weighs New Family Law-Related Acts
The Uniform Law Commission, also known as the National Conference of Commissioners on Uniform State Laws (NCCUSL), is currently working on a number of family law-related acts of interest to family law practitioners. One of the most significant is the Uniform Premarital and Marital Agreements Act (UPMAA).
Professional Development: Expanding Your Social Network
The questions for those who want to explore and conquer the expanding universe of social media are where to begin and how to be productive in doing so.
First Circuit Declares DOMA Unconstitutional
Two federal courts have recently taken action in significant cases affecting the marriage rights of same-sex couples. How does this affect New York?
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Marketing Tech: Seven Ways to Use LinkedIn More Effectively
LinkedIn makes networking universally accessible since it is both practical and strategic without requiring you to be bold or outgoing.
The Great (Online Copyright) Compromise of 2012
Although neither service providers nor content providers can claim a complete victory, the Second Circuit's <i>Viacom</i> opinion represents a pragmatic, middle-of-the-road solution to several issues at the heart of the new user-centered Internet experience.
Eminent Domain Law
A look at <i>Matter of Village of Port Chester v. Bologna</i>.
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