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Gay Couples: What's Going On
Although at the moment the state of New York is generating very little news on gay family issues, cases in other jurisdictions may eventually have some impact on the state, perhaps as argument when similar issues arise here, or at least with respect to how families formed in other states are treated when they relocate to New York.
Massachusetts
The biggest national news on the gay couples' front this last month was, of course, the Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court's ruling that gay couples have the right under the state's constitution to marry. The court's 4-3 decision gave the state's legislature 180 days in which to clear the way for such marriages to take place. The decision's imposition of a 180-day delay in implementing its mandates has led to much speculation among legislators and others as to its meaning. The court's opinion appeared to some to leave open the possibility that the legislature could affect the terms of such unions, perhaps authorizing less than full-fledged marriage licenses to same-sex couples. Shortly after the decision came down, Massachusetts' Governor Mitt Romney signaled that he would attempt to push for a civil union-like statute similar to Vermont's, allowing same-sex unions that would confer many of the rights of marriage, but that would not be called “marriages.”
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.