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He Who Steals My Trash Pays Cash?

Jane Shay Wald

In this rather odd sentencing case, the Eighth Circuit trashed the restitution order that had been imposed by the District Court for the District of North Dakota on janitorial supervisor James A. Chalupnik. <i>United States v. Chalupnik,</i> 2008 WL 268997 (8th Cir. Feb. 1, 2008). Here's a discussion of the case.

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Enforcement Issues Raised By Geographically Descriptive Marks

Matthew W. Siegal & Jason M. Sobel

How do famous, but geographically descriptive, trademarks impact the ability of second-comers to trade off the fame of the location? A look at a recent ruling on this issue.

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Decisions of Interest

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NJ & CT News

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What's happening in neighboring states.

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The Marital Residence

Mark I. Plaine

Crucial to any division of the marital residence (or other assets) is an understanding of the tax consequences attendant thereto. Unfortunately, relevant tax issues are at times not addressed by the parties or the court, resulting in further litigation over the allocation of tax debt.

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Hearsay Evidence in Custody Cases

Bari Brandes Corbin & Evan B. Brandes

The rule against hearsay often presents roadblocks for counsel in contested custody and visitation cases, especially where the custodial parent frequently remarries or lives with a new partner. Understanding the rule and its implications is critical to the effective representation of a client in a custody matter.

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Psychological Fundamentals of Aggressive Custody Litigation

Ira Daniel Turkat

When child custody is contested, there are times when aggressive litigation is unavoidable. In such circumstances, how one approaches the litigation can vary substantially from case to case and from attorney to attorney.

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Verdicts

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Drug & Device News

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Med Mal News

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