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ALM Staff & Law Journal Newsletters

In-depth analysis of recent rulings.

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Development

ALM Staff & Law Journal Newsletters

A look at a recent important ruling.

Eminent Domain and Atlantic Yards: A Reprise

Stewart E. Sterk

The author contends that "In light of Don't Destroy (Brooklyn), then, any group or individual that challenges a blight-based condemnation faces a nearly insurmountable burden."

Index

ALM Staff & Law Journal Newsletters

A complete and comprehensive listing of what's contained in this month's issue.

Decisions of Interest

ALM Staff & Law Journal Newsletters

Recent rulngs of interest to you and your practice.

NJ & CT News

ALM Staff & Law Journal Newsletters

Recent developments in neighboring states.

Postnuptial Agreements

Jerome A. Wisselman & Eyal Talassazan

It is not uncommon for a potential divorce client to express the idea that financial concerns, rather than emotional or other marital problems, have led him or her to consult with a matrimonial attorney. The solution may be a postnuptial agreement.

Features

Unintended Results in Divorce Law

Ronnie P. Gouz

The matrimonial bench and bar and the legislature espouse the common goal of reducing divorce expense, time and litigation, which drain the resources of litigants and courts. Nevertheless, with the best intentions, the courts and legislature sometimes ' and recently ' have issued decisions and enacted statutes that undermine the goal of streamlining divorce.

The Proper Way to Determine Spousal Maintenance

Carl M. Palatnik

There has been much discussion, even recent proposed legislation (See New York State Assembly Bill A10446), over whether Domestic Relations Law (DRL) ' 236(B)(6)(a), the statute defining the basis and supporting factors for determining spousal maintenance awards in New York, is difficult to apply and should be replaced with a statute that uses a formula to calculate both the amount and duration of maintenance.

Wyeth: The Plaintiff's Perspective

Lawrence Goldhirsch & Taylor Asen

Another point of view on this key ruling from the Supreme Court.

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