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Recent rulings you need to know.

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An extensive roundup of recent cases important to you and your practice.

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Cooperatives & Condominiums

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Recent important cases.

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No Escape from Section 8

Stewart E. Sterk

In a variety of ways, New York statutes regulating the landlord-tenant relationship have attempted to restrict the right of landlords to stay out of the "Section 8" program. Landlords have challenged each of these regulatory measures, and have almost invariably lost.

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Index

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Everything contained in this issue, in an easy-to-use format.

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Decisions of Interest

ALM Staff & Law Journal Newsletters

Recent rulings of importance to you and your practice.

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NJ & CT News

ALM Staff & Law Journal Newsletters

Important rulings in neighboring states.

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Shopping Spree!

Lee Rosenberg

In last month's issue, we began a discussion of a vexatious practice of some matrimonial litigants: They consult with attorneys whose services they have no intention of engaging simply to disqualify them from being able to represent their spouses. Attorneys affected by such "serial consulters" need to know what their options and obligations are.

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Divorces During Hard Economic Times

Elizabeth L. Bennett

With a Democratic president and a larger Democratic majority in Congress, we have already seen significant changes in tax laws and federal legislation affecting different aspects of our lives. What will these new laws mean for our divorcing clients and how should our clients change their legal strategies in anticipation of these new laws?

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Matrimonial Actions and the Valuation of C Corp. Taxes on Embedded Gains

Thomas A. Hutson

Last month's article discussed the First Department's reasoning in the appeal of <i>Wechsler v. Wechsler</i>, 866 NYS2d 120 (1st Dept. 2008). Herein, we take an in-depth look at the decision itself.

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