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How Windsor Has Made Hiding Money Harder

January 30, 2014

The Supreme Court's decision in <I>Windsor</I> will hamper same-sex spouses' ability to hide assets from each other, from the government, and from the public.

Swimming in the Wake of Windsor

January 30, 2014

All the benefits from the same-sex marriage ruling that can and will affect family law.

How to Succeed in a Relocation Case

January 30, 2014

It can be a difficult task to persuade a court that it should permit the relocation of a child. Here's what the courts say.

The Calm Before the Storm Is the Time to Consider Insurance Coverage

January 30, 2014

Last month, we discussed the fact that, although there were no major hurricanes in 2013, the calm before the next storm is an opportune time for a company to consider the adequacy of its insurance program. We conclude herein.

Complete Exhaustion of Primary Coverage

January 30, 2014

The importance of including clear exhaustion language in excess policies, and the impact that settlements with primary insurers could potentially have when seeking to recover from higher-level policies.

Coverage Disputes over Data Breach

January 30, 2014

As more companies have experienced data breaches, we have seen an increasing number of disputes over whether insurance policies will help pay for them.

Business Crimes Hotline

January 30, 2014

A look at two important cases.

In the Courts

January 30, 2014

In-depth analysis of a recent key ruling.

Brazil Enacts Long-Pending Anti-Corruption Legislation

January 30, 2014

As discussed in Part Two of this article, violation of the law may result in administrative proceedings being brought against a corporate entity, but another method of enforcement is also authorized.

Criminal Forfeiture Laws

January 30, 2014

The government's ability to freeze a defendant's assets before trial and the resulting impact on the defendant's constitutional right to counsel of his choice is currently before the Supreme Court in <I>Kaley v. United States.</I>

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