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 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.
By Charles Toutant | January 11, 2018
"I regret that I have not completed my review of the pending motions, but I am not able to provide you with a date certain by which the decisions on the motions will be rendered," Jacobson wrote to Davis.
New York Law Journal | Analysis
By Alberto Yohananoff | January 11, 2018
Alberto Yohananoff reviews, from a psychological perspective, the decision in 'Weisberger v. Weisberger', in which the Appellate Division modified a religious observance provision arising out of a Stipulation of Settlement and subsequent motion practice.
By Tom McParland | January 10, 2018
In a 4-1 decision, the Connecticut Supreme Court on Wednesday ruled that parents' refusal for three years to acknowledge their role in the abuse of their infant daughter justified the termination of their parental rights to the girl's younger sister, who was physically unharmed in the initial incident.
New York Law Journal | Analysis
By Martin E. Friedlander | January 10, 2018
Martin E. Friedlander reviews the decision in and legal context of 'Weisberger v. Weisberger', in which the Appellate Division modified a religious observance provision arising out of a Stipulation of Settlement and subsequent motion practice.
New Jersey Law Journal | Commentary
By Law Journal Editorial Board | January 8, 2018
Finally one piece of legislation with bipartisan support. There is no reason why this “do-good” statute should die again. The House should promptly adopt it and pass it on to the president.
New York Law Journal | Analysis
By C. Raymond Radigan | January 5, 2018
Trusts and Estates Law columnist C. Raymond Radigan writes: As other states consider whether to adopt the Uniform Directed Trust Act, it is an opportune time to take a second look at New York's proposed directed trust statute. Fortunately, the New York State Legislature is presently reviewing directed trust legislation.
By Angela Morris | January 4, 2018
Proposed cuts to legal aid nationwide spurred Dorna Moini to take a leap in October and leave Sidley Austin to launch HelpSelf Legal.
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