The Scope of the 'Mandatory Settlement Conference' Requirement for Mortgage Foreclosures
In response to skyrocketing foreclosures, the New York legislature enacted CPLR 3408. A recent case explores the statute's limits.
Decisions of Interest
Several rulings of importance are discussed.
Columns & Departments
NJ & CT News
What's happening in neighboring states.
Features
Case Tests Limits of Child-Abduction Treaty
The U.S. Supreme Court recently waded into the emotionally weighted arena of international child abductions in a battle between Columbian parents over a little girl now living in the United States.
Features
Parental Illness and Custody
To what extent can a parent's illness have a bearing on a pending custody decision or existing custody arrangement?
Where Do I Turn Now for Jurisdiction?
The UCCJEA can be a powerful tool when used properly and under the right circumstances.
Features
<i>Online Extra</i>11th Circuit Ruling over Composer's Rights to 'Spank' Sets Precedent on Copyright Infringement
Litigation over a 1970s disco song has set new copyright precedent at the Atlanta-based federal appeals court.
Features
<b><i>Online Extra</b></i> Bill Limiting Online Data Grabs Clears California Senate
Over protests from the tech lobby, California senators passed legislation on Jan 30 that would limit what information online retailers can collect from their customers.
Features
Practice Tip: Parental Illness and Custody
To what extent can a parent's illness can have a bearing on a pending custody decision or existing custody arrangement?
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