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Non-Compete Agreements

Chad W. Moeller & William J. Tarnow II

Rulings in two cases have substantially defined the landscape of non-competition law in Illinois, and have a profound impact on employers' use of restrictive covenants with their employees.

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Anti-Assignment Clause?

Steven B. Smith & Dana Gale Hefter

The Third Circuit recently reaffirmed the policy underlying anti-assignment provisions in connection with bankruptcy cases, and the extent of bankruptcy courts' jurisdiction after closure of a case.

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<i>In re Bellingham Ins. Agency</i>

By Yitzhak Greenberg

The Supreme Court <I>may</I> finally clarify some of the confusion regarding a bankruptcy court's authority acknowledged by Justice Scalia in <I>Stern</I>.

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Seventh Circuit Stumble

Dion W. Hayes & Aaron G. Mccollough

As fallout from <I> Stern v. Marshall</I> continues to disrupt bankruptcy litigation throughout the country, the Seventh Circuit recently provided a new contribution to the body of post-<I>Stern</I> authority from the Court of Appeals level.

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Decisions of Interest

ALM Staff & Law Journal Newsletters

Analysis of recent important rulings.

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NJ & CT News

ALM Staff & Law Journal Newsletters

A look at what's happening of importance in neighboring states.

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Women Breadwinners and Hidden Assets

Anastasia Wincorn

The percentage of women breadwinners is growing. Astonishingly, these breadwinner wives are 40% more likely to get divorced than women who earn less than their husbands.

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Grandparent Visitation

Barry Abbott & Alton L. Abramowitz

This article focuses on analyzing the rights of a fit parent, and explains the New York statutory scheme that provides a grandparent with a qualified right to visitation.

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Windsor Leads to Multiple Benefits for Same-Sex Married Couples Nationwide

Janice G. Inman

It makes very little difference what a couple's home state says: The federal government apparently intends to recognize their marriages, even if their state will not.

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Med Mal News

ALM Staff & Law Journal Newsletters

In-depth review of key news items.

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