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Decisions of Interest
Dismissal Reversed: Divorce Based on Cruel and Inhuman Treatment
The Supreme Court, Saratoga County, erred in granting defendant husband's motion to dismiss plaintiff's complaint for divorce on grounds of cruel and inhuman treatment, as she had adequately pled and proven grounds for grant of divorce on such basis. Redgrave v. Redgrave, N.Y.L.J., Vol. 229, Pg. P. 18, col. 1, 4/24/03 (Cardona, P.J.; Peters, Spain, Carpinello and Lahtinen, J.J.).
The parties were married in May 1972 and have three children. In May 2001, plaintiff commenced this action for divorce alleging cruel and inhuman treatment and adultery (see Domestic Relations Law ' 170 (1), (4)). At the conclusion of the nonjury trial, the Supreme Court granted defendant's motion to dismiss the complaint. Plaintiff appealed, claiming she had offered sufficient evidence to survive a summary judgment motion as to both the adultery and cruel and inhuman treatment bases for divorce.
Yachts, Jets, Horses & Hooch: Specialized Commercial Leasing Models
Defining commercial real estate asset class is essentially a property explaining how it identifies — not necessarily what its original intention was or what others think it ought to be. This article discusses, from a general issue-spot and contextual analysis perspective, how lawyers ought to think about specialized leasing formats and the regulatory backdrops that may inform what the documentation needs to contain for compliance purposes.
Hyperlinked Documents: The Latest e-Discovery Challenge
As courts and discovery experts debate whether hyperlinked content should be treated the same as traditional attachments, legal practitioners are grappling with the technical and legal complexities of collecting, analyzing and reviewing these documents in real-world cases.
Identifying Your Practice's Differentiator
How to Convey Your Merits In a Way That Earns Trust, Clients and Distinctions Just as no two individuals have the exact same face, no two lawyers practice in their respective fields or serve clients in the exact same way. Think of this as a "Unique Value Proposition." Internal consideration about what you uniquely bring to your clients, colleagues, firm and industry can provide untold benefits for your law practice.
Risks and Ad Fraud Protection In Digital Advertising
The ever-evolving digital marketing landscape, coupled with the industry-wide adoption of programmatic advertising, poses a significant threat to the effectiveness and integrity of digital advertising campaigns. This article explores various risks to digital advertising from pixel stuffing and ad stacking to domain spoofing and bots. It will also explore what should be done to ensure ad fraud protection and improve effectiveness.
Turning Business Development Plans Into Reality
This article offers practical insights and best practices to navigate the path from roadmap to rainmaking, ensuring your business development efforts are not just sporadic bursts of activity, but an integrated part of your daily success.