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Insufficient Proof for Application of the Special Facts Rule
Maureen Liccione
In <I>Rocky Point Drive-in v. Town of Brookhaven</I>, the Court of Appeals affirmed the long-established rule that where a zoning law is amended after the submission of an application for land use approval, but before a decision is rendered on the application, the courts are bound to apply the amended law.
Measuring Firm Quality With Client Value Initiatives
Vince Cordo
When it comes to competitive pricing, both clients and law firms are more and more focused on quality. That sounds good, but how can quality best be represented in actual metrics?
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Sales Speak: Closing Business: Four Stages of a Business Relationship
Silvia L. Coulter
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Jim Cranston
A number of scholars have studied relationship development and the science/psychology around building relationships. This article looks at a perspective on four stages of relationship-building, and provides some insight into each.
Transfer Taxes
Elias M. Zuckerman
When negotiating the distribution of marital property, tax consequences must always be taken into account. There are federal, state and local taxes to consider. Leaving any of these out of the equation, particularly when the divorcing couple is wealthy, can mean that assets from which the parties might have benefited are lost to the tax man.
The Case for States to Offer Film-Tax Credits
Thomas D. Selz
The tax credits that states have made available to attract film and TV productions have presented a challenging, changing landscape to producers, as individual states add or eliminate these credits, or adjust tax credits amounts that producers can obtain. This article considers film-and-TV tax credits on a national basis and concludes with comments on new California revisions.
Features
When Is 'Not Equal' Equitable?
Karen M. Platt
It is well settled that Equitable Distribution does not mean equal distribution, and we counsel our clients that the tides shift toward "equal" the longer the parties are married ' particularly if there are children of the marriage. But is that what the cases are really telling us?
Columns & Departments
Real Property Law
ALM Staff
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Law Journal Newsletters
In-depth discussion and analysis of several key cases
Upgrading to iOS 8?
John Edwards
If you're still undecided about whether or not to upgrade your iPhone or iPad to Apple's latest mobile operating system, here are five good reasons why you should immediately download and install iOS 8 ' and five good reasons why you may wish to hold off.
A Checklist Guide To California's Revised Film Tax Credit
Schuyler M. Moore
This article discusses California's revised film tax-credit legislation, AB 1839, passed in September 2014. California is attempting to play catch-up with other states that offer tax subsidies for local production ' and while California's provisions are not as generous as other state tax credits, the new legislation provides substantial benefits for film and television production in California.
Features
Leadership Mistakes
Aleta Norris
Leadership. It's an accidental career. Yet, too many leaders are leaving their leadership to chance. They have not sought out the skills to lead intentionally and confidently.
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