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Software Developer's Suit Against ConnectU May Go Forward
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
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
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
In-depth commentary on recent high-profile rulings.
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Casado: The Court of Appeals Reinforces RGB Authority
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
Recent rulings of interest to you and your practice.
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E-Mail and the Attorney-Client Privilege
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
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
A look at major litigation of importance.
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