Features
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.
Features
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.
Features
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.
Features
Drug & Device News
Several items of key importance are discussed.
Features
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.
The Conflict over Medicare's 'Full Reimbursement' Rule
If the Medicare beneficiary compromises the tort claim and recovers a reduced amount from the tortfeasor for medical expenses,is the government entitled to full reimbursement of its Medicare payments, or is it entitled (like its beneficiary) to only a proportionate recovery from the settlement?
Need Help?
- Prefer an IP authenticated environment? Request a transition or call 800-756-8993.
- Need other assistance? email Customer Service or call 1-877-256-2472.
MOST POPULAR STORIES
- Strategy vs. Tactics: Two Sides of a Difficult CoinWith 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.Read More ›
- The DOJ's New Parameters for Evaluating Corporate Compliance ProgramsThe parameters set forth in the DOJ's memorandum have implications not only for the government's evaluation of compliance programs in the context of criminal charging decisions, but also for how defense counsel structure their conference-room advocacy seeking declinations or lesser sanctions in both criminal and civil investigations.Read More ›
- Use of Deferred Prosecution Agreements In White Collar InvestigationsThis article discusses the practical and policy reasons for the use of DPAs and NPAs in white-collar criminal investigations, and considers the NDAA's new reporting provision and its relationship with other efforts to enhance transparency in DOJ decision-making.Read More ›
- The DOJ's Corporate Enforcement Policy: One Year LaterThe DOJ's Criminal Division issued three declinations since the issuance of the revised CEP a year ago. Review of these cases gives insight into DOJ's implementation of the new policy in practice.Read More ›
- Disney-OpenAI’s Sora Deal: What it Signals for Licensing and Responsible AIThe Walt Disney Co.’s newly announced, three-year licensing agreement with OpenAI to bring more than 200 characters from Disney, Marvel, Pixar and Star Wars to Sora marks a pivotal moment at the intersection of intellectual property and generative AI. For rights holders, platforms, and brands, the deal illustrates an emerging blueprint for commercializing iconic IP in AI-native formats while attempting to manage legal, regulatory, and reputational risk.Read More ›
