LJN Newsletters

  • The Computer Fraud and Abuse Act

    In a recent decision written by Judge Richard Posner, The United States Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit determined that the Computer Fraud and Abuse Act (CFAA) may be used to bring a private cause of action against a former employee who permanently erased confidential data from his company-issued laptop before returning it to the company. International Airport Centers, L.L.C. v. Citrin, (Slip Op.) No. 05-1522 (7th Cir. March 8, 2006). In so holding, the Seventh Circuit has joined the current tide of federal courts that have permitted companies to use the CFAA as a means with which to defend themselves against the malicious and competitive acts of departing employees.

    August 31, 2006Christopher Hitchcock and Amber W. Locklear

  • Real Property Law

    A review of an important case.

    August 31, 2006ALM Staff | Law Journal Newsletters |

  • Landlord & Tenant

    Recent rulings of importance to you and your practice.

    August 31, 2006ALM Staff | Law Journal Newsletters |

  • Development

    Recent cases and expert analysis.

    August 31, 2006ALM Staff | Law Journal Newsletters |

  • Index

    A complete listing of this month's contents.

    August 31, 2006ALM Staff | Law Journal Newsletters |

  • Is the Statute of Frauds Still Absolute?

    If Cervantes were to say today, 'An honest man's word is as good as his bond' (Don Quixote, Book IV, Ch. 34), both knowledgeable real estate professionals and their counsel would probably respond, 'except for real property transactions.' While in many areas of the law, unwritten agreements are more readily enforced, it remains accepted as axiomatic that under the principles of the statute of frauds, only a 'writing' will create obligations in connection with real property interests.

    August 31, 2006Lawrence A. Kobrin

  • Decisions of Interest

    Recent rulings of interest to you and your practice.

    August 31, 2006ALM Staff | Law Journal Newsletters |

  • Divorce and the Military Member

    Normally, the death of a military retiree terminates all pension payments. The Survivor Benefit Plan (SBP) is an annuity that allows retired military members from both active duty and the reserves to provide continued income to specified beneficiaries when the retiree dies. The SBP is funded by premium payments from the retiree's paycheck and reduces the amount of the Disposable Retired Pay. With it, the designated survivor receives a lifetime annuity of up to 55% of the retired member's pay. In addition to spouses and former spouses, coverage is also available for a child, so long as the child is from the marriage of the service member and the former spouse.

    August 31, 2006Evan B. Brandes

  • After Counselng Fails, Many Sue Therapists

    The growing popularity of therapy for everything from marriage troubles to drinking problems has the mental health care community paranoid about lawsuits. Legal and health care experts say that therapists today face a greater risk of being sued than ever before, particularly given the 55% divorce rate and the breakdown of the family. …

    August 31, 2006Tresa Baldas