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White-Collar Wiretaps

Jonathan B. New & Sammi Malek

Officers and directors of public companies, as well as their lawyers and other consultants, are on notice that the government just may be "listening in." How justified is their newfound concern, and what can be done to limit exposure to criminal liability? We continue the discussion herein.

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Witness Immunity: You Can't Always Get What You Want

Stanley A. Twardy Jr. & Doreen Klein

In the arsenal of weapons available to federal prosecutors, a singularly effective one is immunity for witnesses the government deems important to its case. But perhaps equally as effective is the reverse ' the government can decline to request immunity for witnesses who may be critical to the defendant's case.

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Real Property Law

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A look at major cases.

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Landlord & Tenant

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Several pivotal cases are analyzed.

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Development

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In-depth analysis of a key case.

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Cooperatives & Condominiums

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Key cases are discussed.

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Limiting Federal Claims Against Title Insurers

Stewart E. Sterk

Title insurance is a regulated business in New York. Title insurers are required to file their rates with the state insurance department, and are required to adhere to those rates. If the insurers fail to adhere to their filed rates, New York state courts have recognized the possibility of class action relief for consumers.

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Decisions of Interest

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Recent rulings of importance to you and your practice.

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NJ & CT News

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What's happening in neighboring states.

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Murders Offer Grim Reminders of Dangers Family Law Attorneys Face

Karen Sloan

At least five family law attorneys have been killed or violently attacked by clients' ex-spouses since February 2010, and the recent deaths have highlighted the safety risks they face.

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