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Fighting Encroachment Claims with Clear Contract Language

Jay W. Schlosser

Two relatively recent court decisions addressing the common franchise issue of encroachment re-confirm the importance of carefully drafting each provision in a franchise agreement and shed some additional light on how courts will view and address encroachment claims going forward.

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Decisions of Interest

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A look at a recent key ruling.

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NJ & CT News

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Ruings from neighboring states.

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Same-Sex Unions: Marriage Equality Is Not Here Yet

Harriet Newman Cohen, Bonnie E. Rabin & Tim James

There are many ways in which federal and sister-state laws will affect the rights of same-sex couples married in accordance with New York's new Marriage Equality Act (DRL ' 10-A). Here, discussion continues on what some of those laws mean to New York same-sex married couples and how certain problems created by them may be lessened by careful planning.

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Considering Public Policy When Drafting Separation Agreements

Bari Brandes Corbin & Evan B. Brandes

Separation agreements differ from other kinds of post-nuptial agreements because they are contracts between a husband and wife who remain married but live separate and apart. Where they contain the provisions required by law, these agreements have long been recognized in New York as being valid and binding, and not contrary to public policy.

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Mirror Orders to Help Prevent International Child Abduction

Jeremy D. Morley

So-called "mirror" orders can be a useful tool in the arsenal of lawyers who handle cases concerning international child travel and the prevention of potential international child abduction. So, what exactly is a mirror order, and how can it be employed to protect your client's parental interests?

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Real Property Law

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In-depth analysis of pivotal cases.

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Landlord & Tenant

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Review of several key cases.

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Development

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Review of an important case.

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Cooperatives & Condominiums

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A look at two noteworthy cases.

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