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Judge's 'Repugnant and Offensive' Rant at Pro Se Litigant Draws a Reprimand

Mary Pat Gallagher

Max Baker, the former presiding family judge for Atlantic County, NJ, was publicly reprimanded in June for his tirade against a <i>pro se</i> parent who questioned a child-visitation schedule.

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Who's doing what; who's going where.

The Case for the Court to Promulgate a Standing Order

Karen Meislik

There are certain actions that clients cannot take without court permission, and if done, these clients will be sanctioned by the court. But explaining these ground rules to a client often creates an adversarial relationship between the client and his or her attorney.

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Highlights of the latest franchising news from around the country.

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Court Watch

Cynthia M. Klaus & Pamela N. Merkle

Highlights of the latest franchising cases from around the country.

Arbitration Provisions Continue to Make Waves

Kevin Adler

In a recent presentation, Nixon Peabody LLP attorneys Gregg Rubenstein and Diana Vilmenay discussed arbitration-related litigation in light of <i>AT&amp;T Mobility LLC v. Concepcion and Stolt-Nielsen S.A. v. AnimalFeeds International Corp.</i>, decided by the Supreme Court in April 2010.

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To File Jointly or Not to File Jointly? That Is the Question

Jonathan Hoffman & Lynne Z. Gold-Bikin

Joint tax returns, while financially beneficial from a tax perspective, may lead to significant problems once litigation ensues. Here's why.

Drafting the Right Franchise Agreement

Jeffrey W. Letwin

Drafting the right franchise agreement for your client starts with the development of a franchise plan that establishes the framework of the franchise system. This article sets forth key considerations for such a plan.

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New Laws in Texas Address Financial Matters

Jonathan J. Bates

On June 17, Gov. Rick Perry, R-TX, signed into law two bills of keen interest to family lawyers in that state. They address spousal maintenance and fraud on the community estate.

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How to Deal with the Distribution of Intellectual Property Assets in Divorce

Judith L. Poller & Elizabeth Warner

When a Supporting Spouse and a Creative Spouse divorce, the question may arise as to how to distribute the value of the intellectual property or "celebrity status" that the Creative Spouse created during the marriage.

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