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Divorce in the Red Zone

Carl M. Palatnik

As discussed in Parts One and Two of this article, the author suggests the Red Zone concept as a means to explain to divorcing parties the stages of the dissolution process and the actions that should be taken at each. After the Preliminary Conference Red Zone, discussed last month, come the Discovery, Pre-Trial Conference and Trial Red Zones.

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New Pregnancy Laws Deliver More Protections for Moms to Be ' Along with Some Challenges for Employers

Kristine J. Feher

If there is one thing that is clear, it is that issues relating to pregnant women and nursing mothers are a significant focus of developing law at both the state and federal level. How should employers, especially those with multi-state operations, respond to the recent developments?

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Municipalities Have Power to Zone Out Fracking

Stewart E. Sterk

What limits are there on a New York municipality's exercise of its zoning power? The Court of Appeals recently addressed that question in the context of municipal ordinances banning fracking, but the implications of the case are broader, suggesting that the state legislature must use explicit language to pre-empt local zoning authority.

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In the News

Peter C. Lagarius & Janice G. Inman

California Franchise Legislation Advances <br>Franchisor Sued over Use Of Logo Similar to NJ's Garden State Parkway Logo

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Evolution of the Patent Infringement Safe Harbor

Sarah A. Bennington & Anthony M. Insogna

Since its enactment in 1984, the scope of the "safe harbor" provision of the patent code has been in flux. The provision is intended to exempt from infringement certain acts related to the development of drugs and medical devices that are subject to FDA regulatory approval, to enable competitors to immediately enter the market upon patent expiration. However, the contours and boundaries of the safe harbor have been a consistent source of controversy in the courts.

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Analysis of a key case.

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Development

ALM Staff & Law Journal Newsletters

In-depth analysis of several important cases.

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Business Crimes Hotline

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A look at several cases of note.

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<i>Leadership</i>: Law Firm Marketing and Sales Leadership

Silvia L. Coulter

Helping a firm's marketing and sales team to perform at its peak is part of the role of an effective firm leader. There are two key areas where firm leadership may play an important role.

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Employers Can Decline Qualifying Leave Under the FMLA

Jen L. Cornell

Congress enacted the Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) to allow employees to take necessary leave from their jobs for their own or a family member's serious health condition. Congress's intent was to help employees to "balance the demands of the workplace with the needs of families, to promote the stability and economic security of families, and to promote national interest in preserving family integrity ' in a manner that accommodates the legitimate interests of employers." 29 U.S.C. ' 2601.

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