Feature Article
FORFEITING RIGHT TO CONTRIBUTION IN TORT CASE
Defendant Found Liable by Jury Loses Contribution Right Against Third-Party Defendant by Settling Before Judgment
General Practice Points
ARBITRATOR'S POWERS
Arbitrator's "Retention" of Jurisdiction, While Sometimes Permissible, Can Be Negated by Language of Contract
DISCOVERY OF FACEBOOK ACCOUNT
Plaintiff Claiming That Injury Undermined Enjoyment of Life Must Submit His Facebook Account for Review in Camera
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SERVING PRISONER
Jail Is Not "Usual Place of Abode"; Service by Delivery to Relative at Address on Defendant's License Is Okay
MECHANICS' LIENS
Filing of Bond Discharges Lien; To Retain Bond During Arbitration After Action Discontinued, Agreement Is Needed
MEDIATION
Is Mediation Confidential in New York?
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Special Notes:
FEDERAL "SUPPLEMENTAL" JURISDICTION
Court Reviews Doctrine, Which Enables Federal Court to Entertain Claim Otherwise Beyond Subject Matter Jurisdiction
Backlog Items:
ENFORCING FOREIGN JUDGMENT
In N.Y. Action Mother Brought Against Father Based on Illinois Child Support Judgment, Court Discusses Conditions for Entertaining a Stay
NO-FAULT DIVORCE
Divorce Action for Marriage That Fell Apart Years Earlier Is Timely Under Six-Month Requirement of "No-Fault" Statute
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