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Key Pre-emption Ruling in Third Circuit

Alan Klein & Thomas A. Lincoln

On April 8, 2008, the Third U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals issued a significant decision concerning the authority of federal regulatory agencies to pre-empt state tort claims, <i>Colacicco v. Apotex Inc.</i>, No. 6-5148.

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Eighth Circuit Decertifies Class in St. Jude Heart Valve Case: Issues of Individual Causation Predominate

Scott Elder & Josh Becker

The Eighth U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals recently decertified a class of more than 11,000 plaintiffs in the Silzone heart valve litigation on the basis that individual questions regarding causation would predominate over any common issues related to the truth or falsity of the alleged misrepresentations.

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Recent rulings of interest to you and your practice.

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Judge Rejects Ex-Wife's Bid for Lifetime Maintenance

Vesselin Mitev

Noting that Americans are living longer with fewer financial resources, a Long Island, NY, judge has refused to order a 59-year-old car salesman to pay lifetime maintenance to an ex-wife with health problems.

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Same-Sex Marriage in New York

Lee Rosenberg

It had to happen. While many in front of and behind the political scenes have fought the concept of same-sex marriage, the well-established principles of full faith and credit or comity make it inevitable that same-sex marriage and the concomitant right of those couples to divorce would be somehow recognized in New York.

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Comparing Divorce Jurisdictions in International Family Law

Jeremy D. Morley

When comparing possible jurisdictions for international family law cases, it is frequently important to focus on procedural matters and not simply to compare the rules and practices concerning the division of assets, maintenance and other substantive issues.

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How 'Bout Those Broncos!

Laurence J. Cutler & Jeremy L. Janis

Suppose a husband in a pending divorce action is a big football fan and has four season tickets to his team. He waited over 20 years on the waiting list to have access to these tickets. Now that his time has come, he finally has the right to buy tickets every year to see his favorite team play. However, he is also in the midst of a bitterly contested divorce, and these tickets are now at issue. What happens next?

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<b>BREAKING NEWS:</b> Supreme Court Makes It Easier For Employers to Sue for Retaliation

Tony Mauro

In a pair of workplace discrimination cases, the Supreme Court on May 27 made it easier for workers to sue employers who retaliate against them for reporting bias.

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Technology in Marketing: Building Consumer Clientele Through Web 2.0 Site Avvo

Shelly Crocker

An in-depth analysis of a Web site designed for consumers of legal services, recently launched in the Seattle, WA, area.

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Professional Development: Enough Is Enough: Lawyers Should Look Like Lawyers

John Remsen, Jr.

This is the first of two articles about current dress codes in U.S. law firms. This first article sets forth the author's opinion on the 'hot-button' topic. The second article will present reaction and commentary from managing partners and firm leaders across the country.

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