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Decisions of Interest
Federal Court to Divorce Litigant: We Cannot Punish State Judges
Finding that it lacked subject matter jurisdiction, the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of New York has dismissed a divorce and child custody litigant's complaints against the State of New York and the judges who oversaw her case there. Renner v. Stanton, 2013 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 65015 (E.D.N.Y. 5/7/13).
A woman, unhappy with the decisions made in her divorce and child custody proceedings, filed suit against the judges and a referee who had presided over those proceedings. She claimed they were all biased against her, that they should have recused themselves upon her request, and that they failed to timely consider motions, along with a host of other alleged missteps. The plaintiff also accused the Unified Court System and the State of New York of failing to choose qualified judges, failing to properly train them, and failing to remove the “bad judges” from the bench. She sought both monetary and injunctive relief in federal 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.