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<b>BREAKING NEWS:</b>Supreme Court Hears Opening Arguments in CA Video Game Case
November 03, 2010
Torturing, maiming, decapitating and urinating on human beings are rare topics in U.S. Supreme Court arguments. But the justices on Nov. 2 heard all of them as they entered the world of video gaming in a First Amendment challenge to a California law.
Practice Tip: Medicare Secondary Payer Reporting Requirements Complicate Settlement
October 29, 2010
This article explores some of the practical impacts of the MMSEA on settlement of product liability cases. It does not address the reimbursement process vis-'-vis judgments or claims involving ongoing or future medical treatment, although some of the same principles and procedures apply.
The Forum Non Conveniens Decision
October 29, 2010
This two-part article addresses the strategic question of whether defendants sued by foreign plaintiffs for alleged foreign misconduct should pursue <i>forum non conveniens</i> dismissals.
Real Property Law
October 29, 2010
Recent rulings of interest to you and your practice.
Landlord & Tenant
October 29, 2010
Analysis of recent key decisions.
Development
October 29, 2010
Recent decisions of note.
Index
October 29, 2010
A complete, easy-to-use listing of what's inside the newsletter.
Cooperatives & Condominiums
October 29, 2010
The most important recent rulings.
Applicability of the Interstate Land Sales Act in New York
October 29, 2010
In two recent cases, sponsors in New York State, the state that has the most complex regulatory scheme for the sale of condominiums in the United States, have been found to have failed to comply with the less rigorous disclosure mandated by the Interstate Land Sales Act ("ILSA").
Decisions of Interest
October 29, 2010
Though NY Would Continue Child Support, CT Law Prevails In an unreported decision, Supreme Court, Westchester County, dismissed an action seeking continued payment of child support in accordance with New York law, as the child support order was issued by a Connecticut court and the father's discontinuance of payment was in accordance with Connecticut law. E.A. v. R.A., 28 Misc.3d 1239(A), Slip Copy, 2010 WL 3703271 (Table) N.Y.Sup.,2010 (Connolly, J.). &#133;

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