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Evidence Rule 803 deals with hearsay exceptions not dependent on a declarant’s unavailability. Rule 803(c)(l7) says market reports are an exception. Read more
With the ease of exchange and degree of anonymity provided by the internet, dealing with child pornography has become a challenge. Read more
Familiar with the art of persuasive speaking? Attractive speakers are more persuasive than an unattractive one—it's called the last acceptable bigotry. Read more
The art of persuasive speaking: A speaker should be aware of the degrees of receptiveness among listeners in an audience —from hostile to highly favorable. Read more
Law Office Operational Time Line, Excerpt from How to Build and Manage a Family Law Practice, by Mark A. Chinn. Read more
Past performance should be utilized as errors in applying the Guideline Company Method will result in erroneous estimates of a firm’s fair market value. Read more
One of the creative uses of a revocable interest pertains to assigning benefits that terminate upon the passage of time or the happening of a certain event. Read more
The designation of a "Contingent Alternate Payees" does not violate IRC Section 414(p) or ERISA and is an assignment under the term assignment in the Treas. Read more
Meaning of the Rivero II opinion: Each parent must have physical custody of the child at least 40 percent of the time, which is 146 days per year. Read more
Meaning of the Rivero II: Determining the normal time share, and apportioning it between the parents in accordance with their supervision of the child. Read more
