Articles
Getting a Common Law Marriage Recognized in a Non-Common-Law State, GetLegal.com (2010)
Although most states have abolished common law marriage, a state may still recognize such a...
Driving While Intoxicated (DWI) Without Actually Driving, GetLegal.com (2009)
Each state has its own Driving Under the Influence (DUI) or Driving While Intoxicated (”DWI”)...
Fetal Homicide Laws & Legal Abortion - The Common Denominator, GetLegal.com (2009)
While some may find this surprising, many relatively pro-choice states have laws that classify the...
Resolving the Conflict Between Jewish and Secular Estate Law, Hofstra Law Review (2009)
This brief Article, "A Practical Solution to the Conflict Between Secular and Jewish Estate Law,"...
Navigating the Matrimonial and Family Law Jurisdictional Gauntlet Where One Party Lives Out-of-State, The Elliot Schlissel New York Law Blog (2009)
This article explains the various situations in which New York courts have jurisdiction over a...
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After Gant, Is New York’s Car Search Rule Stricter, More Lenient or Juuuust Right?, The Elliot Schlissel New York Law Blog (2009)
This short article explores the Supreme Court's recent decision of Arizona v. Gant. Given that...