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The Scope of the 'Mandatory Settlement Conference' Requirement for Mortgage Foreclosures

Stewart E. Sterk

In response to skyrocketing foreclosures, the New York legislature enacted CPLR 3408. A recent case explores the statute's limits.

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Decisions of Interest

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Several rulings of importance are discussed.

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What's happening in neighboring states.

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Case Tests Limits of Child-Abduction Treaty

Marcia Coyle

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.

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Parental Illness and Custody

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To what extent can a parent's illness have a bearing on a pending custody decision or existing custody arrangement?

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Where Do I Turn Now for Jurisdiction?

Rebecca Palmer & Kristopher Kest

The UCCJEA can be a powerful tool when used properly and under the right circumstances.

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<i>Online Extra</i>11th Circuit Ruling over Composer's Rights to 'Spank' Sets Precedent on Copyright Infringement

Alyson M. Palmer

Litigation over a 1970s disco song has set new copyright precedent at the Atlanta-based federal appeals court.

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<b><i>Online Extra</b></i> Bill Limiting Online Data Grabs Clears California Senate

Cheryl Miller

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.

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Practice Tip: Parental Illness and Custody

Robert A. Epstein

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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