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On Aug. 15, New York became the last state in the nation to enact a law offering no-fault divorce, when Governor David Paterson announced that he had approved the controversial measure, which has been debated for decades.

In July, two New York courts decided cases concerning the rights and responsibilities of non-biological/non-adoptive "parents" toward the children of romantic partners they had never married.

Because of the disconnect between professionals and marketers, many firm marketers are inhibited from innovating. Perhaps time and competition will temper this situation.

Unlike the effective handling of associates' terminations, many firms do not have standardized policies and procedures in place for terminating partners.

An all-inclusive mentoring program increases work quality and productivity as well as creating a sense of community and an effective learning environment.

No one should be shocked to learn that false or misleading statements on a social networking site or blog are often likely to be deemed unethical. Surprisingly, though, even truthful statements have led to negative repercussions for at least one attorney...

Recent rulings on top cases.

Highlights of the latest intellectual property news from around the country.