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Decisions of Interest
Court Won't Evict Longtime Live-in Girlfriend
Petitioner brought this licensee-holdover proceeding to recover possession of his Staten Island home on the grounds that he had revoked his girlfriend's license to occupy the premises, but the court dismissed the action, holding that although the couple were never married, their relationship was tantamount to a family relationship such that their dispute should be heard in Family Court. DeJesus v. Rodriguez, 2003 N.Y. Misc. LEXIS 1053, (Civ. Ct. of the City of New York, Richmond Cty., 8/7/03) (Birnbaum, J.).
Petitioner and respondent lived together for 10 years and are the parents of two children, ages 5 and 8. Petitioner's name is the only one on the deed to the home because, respondent asserted, her credit history at the time the home was purchased would have hindered the sale. Nevertheless, she claimed to have contributed to the down payment and to the mortgage payments. In January 2003, the parties had a violent argument, after which petitioner vacated the home. Later, respondent obtained a permanent order of protection forbidding petitioner to come near her except to visit with his children. A child support proceeding is currently pending in Family Court.
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.