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Lessons from Sandy, One Year Later

Adam Leitman Bailey & Dov Treiman

Real Estate lawyers have been and will be the leaders of the rebuilding process of our storm-torn city.

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Decisions of Interest

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In-depth analysis of a recent decision.

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NJ & CT News

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Discussion of happenings in neighboring states.

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U.S. Tax Court Trumps State Family Court

Julia Swain

Family law judges and lawyers need to be aware that in assigning the dependency exemption to a non-custodial parent, Form 8332 releasing the exemption must be secured from the custodial parent.

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Grandparent Visitation

Barry Abbott & Alton L. Abramowitz

Last month, we looked at how a grandparent may establish standing to seek visitation with a grandchild over the objections of the parent. Once done, the grandparent must next overcome the presumption in favor of the fit parent.

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A Negotiation Tool for Spousal Maintenance

ALM Staff & Law Journal Newsletters

The temporary spousal maintenance law that became effective in New York State on Oct. 12, 2010, provides formulas for calculating temporary maintenance guidelines. But there is no one correct answer on how to determine the amount of final maintenance.

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Verdicts

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In-depth analysis of a recent key ruling.

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Med Mal News

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Is there such a thing as "publishing malpractice"? A look at a recent court ruling.

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Drug & Device News

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Analysis of two important news items.

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Matrimonial Planning and the 2012 Tax Act

Martin M. Shenkman

Part One of this article discussed the impact of exemptions and portability offered by the American Taxpayer Relief Act of 2012 (ATRA). The conclusion herein discusses the impact of higher tax rates.

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