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Eminent Domain Law
A look at a recent important ruling.
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The Tyranny of the Majority in Small Co-ops
When someone buys 25% of a four-unit co-op, does the shareholder expect the co-op to be ruled by only one other shareholder, which could be the case if one of those four shareholders owns more than 50% of the co-op's shares? The issue arose in a recent case ...
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Decisions of Interest
Recent rulings of importance to family law practitioners.
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NJ & CT News
What's happening in neighboring states.
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Spoliation of Evidence in Family Matters
A look at spoliation law in New York, and what it means to family law practitioners.
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Interest on Distributive Awards
An understanding of the various statutes and case law applicable to the concept of interest on distributive awards is crucial for family law practitioners.
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The Team Approach to Divorce
How does the professional-team approach work in the collaborative process, and can attorneys who primarily litigate employ aspects of this approach to help settle their family law cases?
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Verdicts
An in-depth look at recent important rulings.
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