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Protective Orders
When a person is contemplating obtaining a civil protection order barring a spouse or other family member from making contact with him or her, that person has relative control over the situation: The victim can seek an order of protection or forgo it. If he or she opts for the former but decides later on that the abuser should not be required to stay away, the action seeking an order of protection can be discontinued or, if an order has already been issued, the victim can go back to the court to ask that it be changed or abolished. But how much say does the victim have when a protective order is issued in his or her favor as part of a criminal proceeding?
Two Requests, Two Outcomes
In the recently decided People v. Lightfoot, 2014 N.Y. Misc. 1176 (2d Dept. 3/10/14) (Nicolai, P.J., Iannacci and Marano, JJ.), the defendant husband was charged with harassment in the second degree, in accordance with Penal Law section 240.26 (1), for slapping his wife's face. At his arraignment on the criminal charge on Aug. 3, 2011, the court ordered the man to stay away from his wife. Despite this, he threatened his wife with physical violence on Aug. 20, 2011. This behavior led to a charge of criminal contempt in the second degree under Penal Law section 215.50 (3). (He was also charged at that time with other minor offenses.) On Sept. 16, 2011, the defendant pleaded guilty to the criminal contempt and harassment charges.
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.