E & O in the New Corporate Environment
Errors and Omissions (E&O) coverage protects policyholders in various professional occupations — such as the legal, medical, architectural, engineering, insurance, and accounting fields — against professional liability claims. This form of insurance, sometimes referred to as professional liability or malpractice insurance, covers economic damages resulting from an error, omission, or negligent act related to the rendering of professional services.
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Father's Consent May Not Be Required for Adoption
After reviewing the facts regarding an unwed father's interest and involvement in his child's welfare, a New York family court held that a child care agency had met its burden to prove the father's consent was not needed to the adoption of his out-of-wedlock child.
Letter from the Chairman
This issue of the <i>The Matrimonial Strategist</i> marks the beginning of a new approach to informative, down to earth, practical and instructive articles as a resource and tool in the everyday practice of lawyers in the matrimonial field. Our editorial team plans to focus even more on new trends in the law, innovative legal ideas, and also "minefields" to avoid in representing clients in this highly emotionally charged field of law.
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Beyond DNA: Equitable Parentage
Recently, there has been a rise in cases brought by fathers who want to maintain relationships with children who are not their biological offspring. For example, in a recent case, a mother was estopped from claiming her child did not belong to the man who had been his putative father, even though DNA tests indicated that he was not the biological father. This article explores the various approaches attorneys can use to help their clients in these circumstances.
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Working Well with Custody Experts
The first two parts of this article addressed issues surrounding pre-trial preparation of an expert, such as financial arrangements and scheduling, trial preparation and direct testimony. The conclusion herein discusses cross-examination and post-trial feedback.
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Litigation
Recent rulings of interest to your practice.
Index
An in-depth listing of all the cases discussed in this issue.
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Development
Recent cases of importance to you and your practice.
Tax Foreclosure Sales: What Notice Is Due?
To what extent does the increasing availability of information change statutory or constitutional obligations to provide notice of tax foreclosure proceedings?
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