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Software Developer's Suit Against ConnectU May Go Forward

Sheri Qualters

A Massachusetts state court judge has ruled that a Boston software developer's case against defunct social media site ConnectU Inc. and its founders and key shareholders, including the Winklevoss twins, can move forward. Also, the Winklevosses' have taken their bid to undo their Facebook settlement to the Supreme Court.

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The Duty to Defend in New Jersey

Daren S. McNally & and Matthew I. Gennaro

Despite recent protestations to the contrary, New Jersey duty-to-defend law retains the same unique position that it has for more than four decades.

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Attorney-Client Privilege and Cross-Border Investigations

Philip M. Berkowitz

How do U.S. courts resolve the conflicts between U.S. discovery and overseas laws, and in particular the application of the privilege?

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Landlord & Tenant

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In-depth commentary on recent high-profile rulings.

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Casado: The Court of Appeals Reinforces RGB Authority

Jeffrey Turkel

There has been much confusion as to the jurisdiction of the City and State to regulate rents. At least some of this confusion has been dispelled by the Court of Appeals' recent decision in <i>Casado v. Markus<i>, 16 N.Y.3d 329 (2011).

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Decisions of Interest

ALM Staff & Law Journal Newsletters

Recent rulings of interest to you and your practice.

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E-Mail and the Attorney-Client Privilege

Michael J. Hutter

How confidential are e-mails between a client and his or her attorney that are sent and received by the client through use of his employer's e-mail system?

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Life Insurance

Jennifer Rosenkrantz

Why would a court not require a custodial parent to maintain life insurance for the benefit of his or her child? An in-depth discussion.

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In the Courts

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A look at major litigation of importance.

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Verdicts

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Recent key rulings of significance.

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