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Counsel Fees: A Tipping Point Image

Counsel Fees: A Tipping Point

Joshua H. Pike & Judith L. Poller

The recent decision in <I>Sykes v. Sykes</I> sent shock waves reverberating throughout the New York matrimonial bar for its direction that during the pendency of a divorce litigation, the less monied spouse may be required to use a portion of her share of the marital estate to pay her legal fees, rather than continue to have such fees paid by the wealthier spouse.

Ten Reasons to Just Say No to New Work Image

Ten Reasons to Just Say No to New Work

Frank Michael D'Amore

The battles to land new clients and matters are fierce and the consequences of losing are far more damaging than ever. Nevertheless, there are times when the smart play is to decline, no matter how alluring the likely fees are.

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Yahoo Accuses Ex-Employee of Taking SecretsTo Startup

Marisa Kendall

Yahoo Inc. has filed a lawsuit accusing a former employee of lifting Yahoo's patents and confidential information, and taking them with him to his new startup.

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QDRO or Buyout?

Theodore K. Long, Jr.

Last month, we discussed the fact that some 84 million Americans work for companies that maintain ERISA-covered retirement plans that are divisible by QDROs, which guarantee the non-worker spouse (the non-owner) a share of the pension. We conclude the discussion herein.

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Cooperatives & Condominiums

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FCC Punts on Net Neutrality

Jenna Greene

Criticized from the right and the left, FCC Chairman Tom Wheeler last month tried to chart a middle path on net neutrality ' and pleased no one.

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Eliminating Chaos in e-Discovery Preservation Through Technology, Workflows And Automation

Beth King & Thomas Mullane

How can organizations eliminate the chaos and risks in preservation for e-discovery? Technology and process can make a big difference, especially when simplifying and streamlining the entire legal hold process, from issuance to release. This article explores some of the key considerations for applying technology to defensibly eliminate the chaos often encountered during preservation.

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How Women Lawyers Can Chart a Different Course Image

How Women Lawyers Can Chart a Different Course

Kimberly Alford Rice

For all the chatter, studies, and disheartening stats we read on where Women in the Law rank in the legal services sector, I say "phooey." Yes, the numbers stink; yes, there are real barriers, discrimination, disappointing treatment from law firm leadership, but hey, we are women "with a capitol W" as the phrase goes.

Floating Ashore: An Overview of Puerto Rico's Financial Crisis and Potential Restructuring Alternatives Image

Floating Ashore: An Overview of Puerto Rico's Financial Crisis and Potential Restructuring Alternatives

Steven B. Smith & Evan J. Zucker

For the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, as a territory of the United States, relief under Chapter 9 is not an option for solving its staggering $70 billion debt and estimated $850 million deficit for the 2014 fiscal year. Here's why.

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Ninth Circuit Eyes Middle Ground in Oracle-SAP Feud

Scott Graham

Oracle Corp. may have won half of its battle with SAP AG at the Ninth Circuit on May 13 as a three-judge panel seemed to agree the company can pursue hypothetical license damages for copyright infringement, even though Oracle has no track record of actually licensing its software to competitors.

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