Where Do I Turn Now for Jurisdiction?
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
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
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
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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Litigation
Analysis of a recent key ruling.
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How Windsor Has Made Hiding Money Harder
The Supreme Court's decision in <I>Windsor</I> will hamper same-sex spouses' ability to hide assets from each other, from the government, and from the public.
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Swimming in the Wake of Windsor
All the benefits from the same-sex marriage ruling that can and will affect family law.
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How to Succeed in a Relocation Case
It can be a difficult task to persuade a court that it should permit the relocation of a child. Here's what the courts say.
The Calm Before the Storm Is the Time to Consider Insurance Coverage
Last month, we discussed the fact that, although there were no major hurricanes in 2013, the calm before the next storm is an opportune time for a company to consider the adequacy of its insurance program. We conclude herein.
Complete Exhaustion of Primary Coverage
The importance of including clear exhaustion language in excess policies, and the impact that settlements with primary insurers could potentially have when seeking to recover from higher-level policies.
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