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Cooperatives & Condominiums

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A look at a recent case of interest.

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Escrow Closing Mechanics

Lawrence A Kobrin & Timothy Gallagher

These days, most closings are conducted through a depository intermediary, usually the title company. This article seeks to examine just what this development has brought us, and what new precautions practitioners should consider.

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Decisions of Interest

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Recent rulings of importance.

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NJ & CT News

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What's happening in neighboring states.

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The New Estate-Planning Environment

Martin M. Shenkman

Two recent events have dramatically changed the face of estate planning and each will have a significant impact on divorces for years ' likely decades ' in the future.

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Interest on Distributive Awards

Thomas A. Elliot

Last month, the author discussed when and how prejudgment interest is awarded in matrimonial actions. He now turns to post-judgment interest.

Features

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The Supreme Court and Same-sex Marriage

Frank Gulino

In the last day of its October 2012 Term, the U.S. Supreme Court handed down two historic decisions that were immediately hailed as victories for supporters of same-sex marriage.

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<I><B>BREAKING NEWS:</i></b>Court Recognizes Same-Sex Marriage in Cozen Benefits Row

Gina Passarella

In the wake of the U.S. Supreme Court's decision in <i>United States v. Windsor</i>, a Pennsylvania federal judge has ruled the wife, and not the parents, of a deceased female Cozen O'Connor partner is entitled to her profit-sharing benefits.

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<I><B>Online Extra:</B></I>Court Recognizes Same-Sex Marriage in Cozen Benefits Row

Gina Passarella

In the wake of the U.S. Supreme Court's decision in <i>United States v. Windsor</i>, a Pennsylvania federal judge has ruled the wife, and not the parents, of a deceased female Cozen O'Connor partner is entitled to her profit-sharing benefits.

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Verdicts

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In-depth analysis of recent important cases.

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