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To Disclose or Not to Disclose?

Rupert Barkoff & Andrew Head

While <I>Hanley v. Doctors Express Franchising, LLC</i> does not demonstrate any significant movement in the law governing FPRs one way or the other, it does demonstrate that FPR claims will not necessarily be readily dismissed, and that the absence of relevant information can be even more important in the context of financial disclosures than the actual accuracy of what is reported.

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Attorney Communication with DSS

Jerome A. Wisselman & Lisa M. Gregg

In Article 10 proceedings when Family Court orders DSS to conduct an investigation, attorneys for the responding party and for the child may not contact DSS. But what about Article 6?

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Drones Will Help Insurance Industry, But What Else?

Jason Wolf

It seems inevitable that drones will be great tools for the insurance industry. The data they collect will confirm issues regarding property damage, speed up the claims evaluation process, and otherwise enhance and improve coverage issues.

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Building the Family Law Practice

Les Altenberg

Why specialization is key.

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The Value of Child-Centered Litigation in Our Matrimonial and Family Courts

Glenn Metsch-Ampel & Karen J. Freedman

A small but vocal faction of the matrimonial bar is sounding a call to arms against the progress that has been made in the past 15 years to ensure that children have a voice in the custody and visitation disputes that profoundly impact their lives.

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The Voice of the Client: Content Is King

Kathy O&#146;Brien

With belts already tight and so many firms chasing less legal work, it is critical for law firms to stand out from their competition ' and they need to do so in a way that resonates with clients.

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Sales Speak: Client Reviews

Allan Colman

In today's economy, ensuring lasting relationships with clients is key to staying afloat and managing the ups and downs of the market. Here's how.

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Media & Communications: Free Yourself from Chambers

Pippa Greze & John Hellerman

How to successfully complete a Chambers nomination.

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