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Mortmain Statutes and Testamentary Gifts to Charities
C. Raymond Radigan and Jennifer F. Hillman examine the historic reasons for mortmain, statutes ostensibly meant to protect testators and their families from overreaching religious or charitable groups, and the reasons why the legal system has embraced free will over regulation.Standing the Test of 'Time Is of the Essence'
Eric Rubenstein and John Chillemi of Ruskin Moscou Faltischek discuss recent decisions interpreting "time is of the essence clauses," which indicate a consistency of interpretation but with certain wrinkles of which attorneys should be aware.Law of Organ Donation and Transplantation
In their Trusts and Estates Law column, C. Raymond Radigan and John G. Farinacci discuss courts' balancing of the wishes of the deceased, the desires of the surviving family, and the need for bodies and organs for transplants, education and research in cases arising under the New York Anatomical Gifts Act or the right of sepulcher.A Smooth Landing for Air Cargo Suit
After $1.2 billion in settlements and a decade of litigation that swept in antitrust lawyers from more than 50 firms (seriously, did anyone NOT work on this case?), the massive air cargo price fixing litigation is coming in for a landing.Article 17-A Guardianship Statute: Still Alive and Well
In their Trusts and Estates Law column, C. Raymond Radigan and Peter K. Kelly write that, contrary to a recent holding by Surrogate Margarita Lopez-Torres, Article 17-A is not "a drastic remedy" for persons diagnosed with the statutory conditions, and should not be avoided at all costs. Other cases show the flexibility that Article 17-A courts exercise and that the statute is a good alternative to the more expensive and time-consuming procedures of Article 81.Recent Tax Court Ruling on Crummey Trusts
In their Trusts and Estates column, C. Raymond Radigan and Jennifer F. Hillman write that despite their relative popularity, Crummey trusts, used to parlay the annual gift tax exclusion into a larger estate planning tool, are sometimes challenged by the IRS. A recent U.S. Tax Court case reviewed the continuing viability of Crummey trusts when the trust contains an arbitration clause and an in terrorem clause.Revenue, Profit, Cash: Managing Law Firms for Success
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