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Decisions of Interest
Vacating Adoptions Denied
Nassau County Surrogate Edward McCarty III has declined petitioning parents' request that the courtroom be closed as they try to undo their adoption of two Russian-born children, stating, “This matter is far too important to the people of Nassau County, the United States and Russia to limit the public to its unique factual issues.” Matter of Adoption of Child A and Child C, X2014-46725.
The parents went to Russia to adopt the children, whom they were assured were in good mental and physical health. Some time after the 2008 adoption, however, it became clear that the children ' now both in their teens ' suffered serious mental and physical conditions. Both are currently living in a state-run facility because of ongoing medical care requirements.
Major Differences In UK, U.S. Copyright Laws
This article highlights how copyright law in the United Kingdom differs from U.S. copyright law, and points out differences that may be crucial to entertainment and media businesses familiar with U.S law that are interested in operating in the United Kingdom or under UK law. The article also briefly addresses contrasts in UK and U.S. trademark law.
The Article 8 Opt In
The Article 8 opt-in election adds an additional layer of complexity to the already labyrinthine rules governing perfection of security interests under the UCC. A lender that is unaware of the nuances created by the opt in (may find its security interest vulnerable to being primed by another party that has taken steps to perfect in a superior manner under the circumstances.
Strategy vs. Tactics: Two Sides of a Difficult Coin
With each successive large-scale cyber attack, it is slowly becoming clear that ransomware attacks are targeting the critical infrastructure of the most powerful country on the planet. Understanding the strategy, and tactics of our opponents, as well as the strategy and the tactics we implement as a response are vital to victory.
Legal Possession: What Does It Mean?
Possession of real property is a matter of physical fact. Having the right or legal entitlement to possession is not "possession," possession is "the fact of having or holding property in one's power." That power means having physical dominion and control over the property.
The Anti-Assignment Override Provisions
UCC Sections 9406(d) and 9408(a) are one of the most powerful, yet least understood, sections of the Uniform Commercial Code. On their face, they appear to override anti-assignment provisions in agreements that would limit the grant of a security interest. But do these sections really work?