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Prenups in the Downturn: Make Them Flexible
By Caleb Groos | Last updated on
Prenuptial agreements can specify who gets what in a wide variety of splitsville scenarios. However, as some couples divorcing in the downturn have...
What is Guardianship of a Child? The Legal Battle Over Michael Jackson's Kids
By David Goguen | Last updated on
Jackson's Mother Appointed Temporary Guardian of King of Pop's Kids In what may be the opening shot in a legal skirmish over custody of Michael Jackson's...
Supreme Court Rules in New Haven Firefighter Reverse Discrimination Case: Draws "Enigmatic" Line?
By Javier Lavagnino, Esq. | Last updated on
Following up on the New Haven firefighter "reverse discrimination" case being heard in the Supreme Court (see the background covered here), the high court...
When Married Same-Sex Couples Have Difficulties: Divorce an Option?
By Javier Lavagnino, Esq. | Last updated on
Martina Navratilova's ex, Toni Layton, is suing the former tennis star for, basically, dumping her. Layton is claiming millions of dollars in the suit for, as...
Unemployment Rates Rising Across the Board: Tax Considerations for Recently Unemployed
By Javier Lavagnino, Esq. | Last updated on
Considering news that the unemployment rate went up in almost every state during May, or to be more specific, in 48 states plus D.C., there may be no better...
Age is Different: Supreme Court Raises Bar for Age Discrimination Claims, Will Congress Strike Back?
By Javier Lavagnino, Esq. | Last updated on
Most people know that employers can't discriminate against someone on the basis of that person's sex, age, race, religion, national origin. Most might assume...
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