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Cooperatives & Condominiums
Discussion of two major rulings.
How Much Deference Do Zoning Ordinances Deserve?
To what extent can a municipality's zoning ordinance distinguish among commercial enterprises, and what evidence must a municipality produce to justify distinctions among commercial enterprises?
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International e-Commerce and e-Discovery
This article focuses on the conflict between U.S. and EU discovery procedures, and offers some useful and practical advice for U.S. litigants who may face uncertain territory when seeking discovery abroad.
CA Data Privacy Bill Would Undo Apple's Win
Online retailers in California could be held liable for requiring anything more than a ZIP code from credit card and debit card customers to complete a transaction under proposed legislation unveiled on March 20.
Selling a Franchise Company to an ESOP
Business owners exploring exit planning options may have been introduced to the idea of selling some or all of their stock to an Employee Stock Ownership Plan.
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Courts Address Clickwrap and Electronic Contracting
This article reviews the various types of online agreements, including the more modern hybrid clickwrap transactions, as well as the characteristics of enforceable online agreements.
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Change of Custody: When Is a Hearing Required?
The Appellate Division, Second Department, has held that it is reversible error for a court to change custody, "even temporarily," without a hearing.
'Peek-a-Boo' with Forensic Custody Reports
Which individuals can see a forensic report and under what circumstances? A look at a recent decision.
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