The attempt of the ex-wife of jailed attorney Marc S. Dreier to collect $7 million in support from his bankruptcy estate suffered a setback in October. Refusing to lift an automatic stay in the case, Southern District Chief Bankruptcy Judge Stuart M. Bernstein held that Elisa Dreier was not entitled to have a state judge decide whether Mr. Dreier's non-compliance with a separation agreement accelerated all of the support obligations payable under the pact.
The overriding policy that governs New York law with regard to custody determinations is that "there shall be no prima facie right to the custody of the child by either parent but the court shall determine what is for the best interests of the child." In more recent years, New York courts have divided "spheres," or "zones of decision-making," between the parents, in addition to determining the physical custody of the child.
We continue this month with our discussion of some of the recent developments in the interaction between state and federal laws relating to same-sex marriage.
Marketers understand that conducting seminars, presentations and client pitches are key to gaining clients. Here's how to deliver a dynamic presentation.
Never in the history of The MLF 50 has there been a year like this. The first thing you will note about this year's list is that there is a tie for the number-one firm.
Failure to comply with government regulations, and inactivity if a company falls out of compliance, can lead to serious product liability issues in the long term. Unfortunately, CEOs often do not consider the potential cost of product liability enforcement when they evaluate whether or not to act.
The availability of patent misuse as a defense in patent litigation may be substantially constrained as a result of <i>Princo Corp. v. International Trade Commission and U.S. Philips Corp.</i>
The copyright for the original versions of Winnie the Pooh and Mickey Mouse have expired. Now, members of the public can create — and are busy creating — their own works based on these beloved characters. Suppose, though, we want to tell stories using Batman for which the copyright does not expire until 2035. We'll review five hypothetical works inspired by the original Batman comic and analyze them under fair use.
This article highlights how copyright law in the United Kingdom differs from U.S. copyright law, and points out differences that may be crucial to entertainment and media businesses familiar with U.S law that are interested in operating in the United Kingdom or under UK law. The article also briefly addresses contrasts in UK and U.S. trademark law.
In Rockwell v. Despart, the New York Supreme Court, Third Department, recently revisited a recurring question: When may a landowner seek judicial removal of a covenant restricting use of her land?
In 1987, a unanimous Court of Appeals reaffirmed the vitality of the "stranger to the deed" rule, which holds that if a grantor executes a deed to a grantee purporting to create an easement in a third party, the easement is invalid. Daniello v. Wagner, decided by the Second Department on November 29th, makes it clear that not all grantors (or their lawyers) have received the Court of Appeals' message, suggesting that the rule needs re-examination.
As consumers continue to shift purchasing and consumption habits in the aftermath of the pandemic, manufacturers are increasingly reliant on third-party logistics and warehousing to ensure their products timely reach the market.
