Leaving Retirement Plan Benefits to Trusts
April 27, 2007
As the baby boomer generation ages, a greater and greater concentration of wealth is being held in retirement plan benefits. Dealing with the complexities of retirement plan benefits, whether it be via a prenuptial agreement or a divorce settlement, is unavoidable. An inadequate understanding of how these plans work can make a significant difference in your client's tax bill.
PA Courts May Divide Cremated Remains Between Parties
April 27, 2007
In what appears to be an issue of first impression in a case over the disposition of the remains of a divorcing couple's deceased son, the Superior Court of Pennsylvania has ruled that trial courts have the authority to order the division of cremated remains where the loved ones are in a dispute. Nevertheless, the court found that the Court of Common Pleas of Schuylkill County had abused its discretion in ordering the division of ashes and remanded the case back to the trial court.
The Subprime Lending Crisis: What Does It Mean to the Leasing Industry?
April 27, 2007
The news is full of stories about the substantial, long-term effects of the subprime mortgage crisis on the mortgage-lending industry. But little has been written about how it will affect other market segments like the leasing industry. There will certainly be spillover, although it won't be as dramatic. This article explores what the leasing industry should be looking for, and doing, in response to this crisis.
Equitable Paternity
April 27, 2007
Recently, the New York State Court of Appeals equitably estopped a man from denying paternity in order to protect the child's best interests. The man had no biological link to the child, but was deceived by his paramour into thinking that he was the father. <i>Matter of Shondel J. v. Mark D.</i>. The impact this ruling could have on same-sex couples and the children of their unions is potentially significant ' not just for couples in New York, but for same-sex couples in all states that value the best interests of the children of those unions.
The Time Is Now for Mobile Time Entry
April 27, 2007
Very few firms, even in the legal market ' the industry that pioneered the enterprise use of mobile devices ' have deployed additional applications to their mobile users. According to ILTA's 2006 Technology Survey ' Aggregate Answers from 'Large' and 'Very Large' firms, aggregate usage of PDAs at large firms is pegged at 74%, yet only 5% of those firms offer any of their users a mobile version of one of any lawyer's core applications, time entry.
Bit Parts
April 27, 2007
Stan Soocher shares the latest news.
Counsel Concerns
April 27, 2007
Inside information on what's happening in the industry.
Negotiating Tips for Mobile-Game Developmental Deals
April 27, 2007
Part One discussed mobile-game players, the industry playing field, content ownership issues and developer credits. Licensing Celebrities and Brands Just like its more traditional console and PC counterparts, the mobile-game industry has its fair share of celebrity and brand-name licenses. The correct celebrity association can make or break a game, and even a boring game might gain some level of success just because of its association with a particularly famous person or brand. In 2006, Hands-On…
Movers & Shakers
April 27, 2007
News about lawyers and law firms in the commercial leasing industry.
