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Divorce Cases Are Complicated by New Maintenance Rules

Joel Stashenko

A new system for calculating interim maintenance awards in matrimonial actions, adopted last year to make no-fault divorce more palatable, is under fire from many attorneys who say it is confusing, and potentially inequitable.

Child Testimony

David Rosoff

The testimony of children in family proceedings is governed by unique rules that derive from the tension between due process and the protection of children. Here's what you need to know.

Features

Fighting Against the 'SUNY Cap'

Janice G. Inman

A recent decision handed down by the Manhattan Supreme Court is highlighting the fact that although the SUNY cap has its place, it is not the last word. That case, <i>Pamela T. v Marc B.</i>, deserves a serious look.

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Important information you need to know.

The Doctrine of Equitable Tolling and Vaccine Claims

Janice G. Inman

The limitations period for the filing of claims under the "Vaccine Act" has kept many from recovering for vaccine-related injuries. Still, claimants try to stretch the boundaries, offering varying reasons for why their cases should not be time-barred.

The Use of Learned Treatises in Med Mal Litigation

James R. Moncus III

Although everyone knows that medical journal articles, textbooks and practice guidelines often offer powerful ammunition for the trial lawyer, the law surrounding the so-called "learned treatise doctrine" remains neither well settled nor universally applied.

Mediation and the Medical Malpractice Case

Joseph F. Ricchiuti

Because mediations are becoming more frequent ' and compulsory mediation is becoming the norm in certain venues ' counsel must increase their knowledge about how to use the process to achieve the best results for their clients.

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