By Christina Jonathan and Terence E. Smolev | January 12, 2018
Christina Jonathan and Terence E. Smolev write: There is an old English saying, usually attributed to Benjamin Franklin, that "nothing in our lives is certain except death and taxes." Many wealthy individuals, politicians and corporations attempt to dodge one of these life certainties. However, if in attempting to avoid one of these certainties, violations are committed, the consequences are severe and will not be pardoned, not even in death.
By Sharon L. Klein | January 12, 2018
Sharon L. Klein writes: From new legislation, to important proposals, to instructive case law, 2017 saw some significant developments, lessons and reminders.
By David Wechsler and Moira A. Jabir | January 12, 2018
David Wechsler and Moira A. Jabir write: Implementing an estate plan around the unique assets of modern artists requires the estate planner to consider different strategies to protect the value of the artist's creations during life and after death. Understanding the impact of copyright on estate planning the artist/client is the initial priority.
By Toni Ann Kruse and Chris Nason | January 12, 2018
Toni Ann Kruse and Chris Nason write: EPTL 10-6.6 requires many steps and practitioners advising trustees to implement a decanting under the statute should carefully document each step.
New York Law Journal | Analysis
By Jennifer B. Zourigui | December 15, 2017
Jennifer B. Zourigui writes: A litigator must often wear various hats to offer the best representation to his or her client. Each of these roles requires the cultivation of a set of skills necessary to the job—some more widely expected of a litigator and others less thought of but equally important.
By Angela Turturro | December 11, 2017
In this Special Report: "Five Ways to Eliminate the Need for a Corporate Monitor," "A New Federal Theory of Corruption?," "Challenging the Criticism of Federal Prosecutors in 'Chicken---- Club'" and "DOJ Policies on Corporate and Individual Prosecutions Should Be Reconsidered, Recalibrated."
By Angela Turturro | November 27, 2017
In this Special Report: "Employment Arbitration: A Practical Assessment of Advantages and Disadvantages," "The Applicability of Corporate Dispute Resolution Principles to World Conflicts," "Through the Looking Glass: Transparency in Arbitration Costs and Costs Allocation," "An Ounce of Prevention: Structuring Foreign Investments to Maximize Protection and Minimize Risk," "Mediation Prep and Practices in Employment-Law Cases" and "The Crucial Decision: Mediate or Litigate? A Former Judge's Perspective."
New York Law Journal | Analysis
By Larry S. Schachner | November 27, 2017
Larry S. Schachner writes: In most instances, deciding to mediate or litigate is a key moment in the life of a case.
New York Law Journal | Analysis
By Christopher Ryan, Jonathan Greenblatt, Henry Weisburg | November 27, 2017
Christopher Ryan, Jonathan Greenblatt, Henry Weisburg write: Accessing international investment law protection may allow foreign investors to protect themselves against certain adverse government action. Applying at ounce of prevention that the earliest possible stage can give investors a degree of security otherwise not available to them.
By Michael Dolinger | November 27, 2017
Michael H. Dolinger writes: Success in mediation depends not only on the skills of the mediator, but on the approach of counsel and clients.
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