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Hedge Fund Founder's Ex-Wife Files Suit Accusing Him of Insider Trading
The ex-wife of Wall Street magnate Steven Cohen, founder of the $13 billion hedge fund SAC Capital Advisors, filed a civil racketeering suit in December 2009 against Cohen in which she accuses him of committing insider trading violations.
Trusts and Divorce
The first part of this article addressed the Traditional Heir's Trust and Basic Insurance Trust. The conclusion herein discusses the Generation Skipping Trust (GST) Trust, Grantor Trust and Beneficiary Defective Trust.
Fourth Quarter e-Commerce Spending Up
Estimated U.S. retail e-commerce last year was 2% more than in 2008, while total retail sales fell 7% from 2008, the Census Bureau said last month.
Same-Sex Spousal Benefits
<i>Godfrey v. Spano</i>, decided in November 2009, afforded the court an opportunity to resolve the question of whether same-sex marriages that are valid where performed are entitled to full legal recognition in New York under the marriage recognition rule.
When Does a Nonemployee Spouse Have a Right to the Employee's Retirement Accumulation?
In the first part of this article, published in December, we outlined the statutory spousal protection provisions that apply to employee pension and profit-sharing plans governed by ERISA. The article herein concludes the discussion.
Real Property Law
In-depth analysis of key decisions you need to know.
Landlord & Tenant
Key decisions that affect your practice.
The 'New and Improved' FTC?
A broad survey of Federal Trade Commission ("FTC") actions and appointments throughout 2009 reveals priorities in enforcement efforts. For instance, the FTC initiated what some observers characterize as fundamental changes to its previous modus operandi ' changes that mark a more proactive approach on several fronts.
Development
Recent rulings of interest to you and your practice.
e-Matchmaker.biz for e-Commerce
e-Commerce entrepreneurs need many skills to succeed. First, they must have the technical chops to build and run a superior site. Next, they must market that site to stand out among the many competitors in a crowded market. They must also know enough about business to do all the above profitably. And since no one person can do all of these things well, nearly all of these entrepreneurs must be able to evaluate and hire people with all these skills. That is, until the day comes to sell the business ' the Holy Grail of the dot-com boom. Then, a whole new set of skills is required.

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