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International Cooperation in the Regulation of Nanotechnology
This article provides a broad overview of the general approach taken by major countries in the field of nanotechnology. It also describes steps taken in international cooperation in this area and suggests possible areas of international regulatory convergence.
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Asbestos Payments Per Resolved Claim Increased 75% in the Past Year
An annual review of asbestos-related liabilities reported in companies' SEC filings, reveals that from 2010 to 2011, average payments per resolved claim increased 75%. Further review of the underlying data suggests that this increase in payments per claim is not due to a significant upward trend in asbestos liabilities. Instead, this increase can be explained by a change in the claim disease mix.
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Real Property Law
In-depth analysis of several key cases.
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Mitchell-Lama Conversions and the Martin Act
Can a limited-profit housing company seeking to withdraw from the Mitchell-Lama program avoid supervision by the Attorney General if the withdrawal does not involve any transfer of property or physical exchange of shares?
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When Business Interests Are Valued Subsequent to the Date of Commencement
In Part Two, let us now address two other scenarios where valuing a business interest as of the commencement date value would unfairly prejudice one party because the change in value is in no way attributable to the titled spouse's active efforts.
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