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9/11 Award Ruled Separate Property in Divorce Case
An injured firefighter's entire federal September 11th Victim Compensation Fund award constitutes separate property for the purposes of equitable distribution, a state appeals court in Brooklyn has ruled.
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Forensic Custody Assessments
A look at some of the valuable and important information available to family and matrimonial courts via the services of skilled forensic psychologists who are cautious about grounding their opinions in the empirically verified specialized knowledge base of their profession.
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The Sorcerer's Apprenticeship
Apprenticeships for new lawyers sound promising and the firms that are implementing them should be commended. However, under the current system of legal education and private practice, this model may not be realistic for most law firms.
Insurance Issues to Consider Before Retaining Contract Attorneys
Given the widespread use of contract attorneys, law firm managers should evaluate whether their firms' professional liability insurance policies, and those of their contract attorneys, provide adequate coverage. Some may be surprised to find that their policies have not kept pace with the times.
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A New Leadership Model Is Needed
Before firms can address the changes they need to make in their management and leadership, they must identify and understand the trends and issues that have developed, and the challenges they are creating. The list is extensive.
Number One Challenge to Lawyers' Efficiency? Too Much Information!
The number one challenge to lawyers' (and administrators') efficiency is in dealing with the ever-increasing barrage of information (online and off) that bombards us day and night.
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Ethical Concerns: Medical Liens and Rights of Subrogation
In last month's issue, the author discussed the development of federal and New York State statutory and case law regarding third-party liens against the proceeds of medical judgments. Part Two herein concludes the discussion.
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