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Fourth Quarter e-Commerce Spending Up

Michael Lear-Olimpi

Estimated U.S. retail e-commerce last year was 2% more than in 2008, while total retail sales fell 7% from 2008, the Census Bureau said last month.

Same-Sex Spousal Benefits

Roy L. Reardon & Mary Elizabeth McGarry

<i>Godfrey v. Spano</i>, decided in November 2009, afforded the court an opportunity to resolve the question of whether same-sex marriages that are valid where performed are entitled to full legal recognition in New York under the marriage recognition rule.

When Does a Nonemployee Spouse Have a Right to the Employee's Retirement Accumulation?

Thomas R. White, 3rd

In the first part of this article, published in December, we outlined the statutory spousal protection provisions that apply to employee pension and profit-sharing plans governed by ERISA. The article herein concludes the discussion.

Real Property Law

ALM Staff & Law Journal Newsletters

In-depth analysis of key decisions you need to know.

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Landlord & Tenant

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Key decisions that affect your practice.

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The 'New and Improved' FTC?

H. L. Silets

A broad survey of Federal Trade Commission ("FTC") actions and appointments throughout 2009 reveals priorities in enforcement efforts. For instance, the FTC initiated what some observers characterize as fundamental changes to its previous modus operandi ' changes that mark a more proactive approach on several fronts.

Development

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Recent rulings of interest to you and your practice.

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e-Matchmaker.biz for e-Commerce

Stanley P. Jaskiewicz

e-Commerce entrepreneurs need many skills to succeed. First, they must have the technical chops to build and run a superior site. Next, they must market that site to stand out among the many competitors in a crowded market. They must also know enough about business to do all the above profitably. And since no one person can do all of these things well, nearly all of these entrepreneurs must be able to evaluate and hire people with all these skills. That is, until the day comes to sell the business ' the Holy Grail of the dot-com boom. Then, a whole new set of skills is required.

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Cooperatives & Condominiums

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A recent case of importance.

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What Rights Does an Abandoning Tenant Have?

Stewart E. Sterk

Both commercial and residential tenants sometimes face the personal or economic need to leave leased premises before the expiration of the lease term. In times of economic recession, the problem is more serious ' both for landlords and for tenants ' than in boom times. What rights does a tenant have in this situation?

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