The Tyranny of the Majority in Small Co-ops
June 24, 2013
When someone buys 25% of a four-unit co-op, does the shareholder expect the co-op to be ruled by only one other shareholder, which could be the case if one of those four shareholders owns more than 50% of the co-op's shares? The issue arose in a recent case ...
Spoliation of Evidence in Family Matters
June 24, 2013
A look at spoliation law in New York, and what it means to family law practitioners.
Interest on Distributive Awards
June 24, 2013
An understanding of the various statutes and case law applicable to the concept of interest on distributive awards is crucial for family law practitioners.
The Team Approach to Divorce
June 24, 2013
How does the professional-team approach work in the collaborative process, and can attorneys who primarily litigate employ aspects of this approach to help settle their family law cases?
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