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The Supreme Court and the Hague Abduction Convention

The U.S. Supreme Court has now issued its very first decision interpreting the Hague Convention on the Civil Aspects of International Child Abduction.

Decisions of Interest

Rulings of importance to you and your practice.

NJ & CT News

Recent rulings in neighboring states.

Legislators Press for Change in Dissolution Laws

New York's Legislature has been busy working on proposed laws that, if passed into law, will affect the practice of family law. In some instances the legislature has tried and failed before to pass similar laws, but those seeking change have had their hopes buoyed by shake-ups in the legislature.

Bad Law on Double Dipping

In last month's newsletter, we looked at the case of <i>Rodriguez v. Rodriguez</i>, in which the Appellate Division, Second Department, correctly found Supreme Court had erred by distributing the value of a service business and awarding spousal support from the income stream from that business, amounting to impermissible "double dipping." A month later, a different panel of the Second Department came to the opposite conclusion, throwing the issue into confusion.

Closely Held Corporate Shares Require a Discount

In divorce, it is sometimes necessary to value shares of a closely held corporation. But there are stocks in privately held companies throughout New York whose shares are not traded on the NYSE or NASDAQ. These companies often have only a handful of shareholders, many of whom are family members or close friends.

Business Valuation in a Collaborative Divorce

Participants in a collaborative divorce can dissolve their marital union with dignity and respect, and formulate an agreement that will more likely be adhered to over the long run. Here's how.

Movers & Shakers

Who's going where; who's doing what.

Verdicts

Recent rulings of importance to you and your practice.

Drug & Device News

A roundup of recent developments.

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Supreme Court Rules Rejection of Trademark License Does Not Rescind Rights of Licensee
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Blockchain Domains: New Developments for Brand Owners
Blockchain domain names offer decentralized alternatives to traditional DNS-based domain names, promising enhanced security, privacy and censorship resistance. However, these benefits come with significant challenges, particularly for brand owners seeking to protect their trademarks in these new digital spaces.
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Bankruptcy Court Cannot Surcharge Credit Bidding Asset Buyer with Expenses of Sale
Explaining that the "bankruptcy court had no jurisdiction to take such action," the Fifth Circuit also vacated the district's court's improper ruling that the bankruptcy judge could enter a personal judgment against the asset buyer.
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Ex Parte Trademark Appeals to District Court — Lessons Learned from the Front Lines
Although pursuit of an appeal to the Federal Circuit may under some circumstances prove to be quicker and less expensive, appeals to district courts are becoming increasingly attractive given recent changes in the law and USPTO practice in defending these actions.
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When Is a Promise Enough?: Contractual Duties and Insider Trading
Two criminal appeals before the Second Circuit require the Court of Appeals to decide whether the violation of a fiduciary relationship is required to create insider trading liability or if a breach of contract is sufficient.
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