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Civil FBAR Penalties

Sharon L. McCarthy

A recent decision provides a glimmer of hope that in both criminal and civil cases involving foreign accounts, lower FBAR penalties are possible and worth pursuing.

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The Pitfalls and Prospects of Bank Prosecutions

Jonathan S. Feld & Blake C. Goebel

A dramatic increase in criminal prosecutions of financial institution directors and officers is not likely. Here's why.

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NY Long-Arm Statute Permits Copyright Suit, Judges Say

Joel Stashenko

New York's long-arm statute permits a Manhattan-based publisher to sue an out-of-state online corporation for copyright infringement, the state Court of Appeals ruled on March 24.

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NY Long-Arm Statute Permits Copyright Suit, Judges Say

Joel Stashenko

New York's long-arm statute permits a Manhattan-based publisher to sue an out-of-state online corporation for copyright infringement, the state Court of Appeals ruled on March 24.

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Real Property Law

ALM Staff & Law Journal Newsletters

Discussion and analysis of several recent rulings.

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Landlord & Tenant

ALM Staff & Law Journal Newsletters

Key rulings you need to know.

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Development

ALM Staff & Law Journal Newsletters

A look at a notable case.

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Cooperatives & Condominiums

ALM Staff & Law Journal Newsletters

An in-depth look at recent important rulings.

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Lease Renewal Options and the Rule Against Perpetuities

Stewart E. Sterk

In February, the Court of Appeals once again faced the application of the Rule Against Perpetuities to commercial options. This time, the court held that the Rule does not apply to leasehold options to renew.

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Arbitration: The Last Word in Saving Time and Money

James W. Durham & John W. Hinchey

A new look at arbitration and why it matters.

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