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Landlord & Tenant
In-depth commentary on recent high-profile rulings.
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Casado: The Court of Appeals Reinforces RGB Authority
There has been much confusion as to the jurisdiction of the City and State to regulate rents. At least some of this confusion has been dispelled by the Court of Appeals' recent decision in <i>Casado v. Markus<i>, 16 N.Y.3d 329 (2011).
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Decisions of Interest
Recent rulings of interest to you and your practice.
Mining Social Media Gold
The widespread use of social media has made it easier to gather evidence for many types of litigation, and the matrimonial field is no exception.
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E-Mail and the Attorney-Client Privilege
How confidential are e-mails between a client and his or her attorney that are sent and received by the client through use of his employer's e-mail system?
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Life Insurance
Why would a court not require a custodial parent to maintain life insurance for the benefit of his or her child? An in-depth discussion.
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