News & Publications

What, in the Name of Conception? A Comparative Analysis of the Inheritance Rights of Posthumously Conceived Children in the United States and the United Kingdom

This Syracuse Science and Technology Law Reporter article by Linda Choe examines the inheritance and property rights of posthumously conceived children in the United States and the United Kingdom. The article explains that advances in assisted reproductive technology have outpaced the law, creating uncertainty over whether children conceived after a parent’s death should inherit from that parent. It reviews major American cases, including Woodward v. Commissioner of Social Security and…

December 12, 2011

James Korman and Timothy Hughes Named Among Virginia Business' Legal Elite

Family law attorney James Korman and construction litigation attorney Timothy Hughes were named to Virginia Business' Legal Elite for 2011, recognized by peer vote in their respective practice areas statewide.

December 2, 2011

Attorneys John Kelly, Sara Leiner Schuler, and Tad Lunger Named Shareholders of the Firm

Three attorneys are elevated to shareholder --- real estate attorney John Kelly, family law attorney Sara Leiner Schuler, and land use and zoning attorney Tad Lunger --- each recognized for professional excellence and deep community engagement.

December 1, 2011

Construction

Project Labor Agreements: Legal and Political Considerations for Public Projects

Project Labor Agreements: Legal and Political Considerations for Public Projects

December 1, 2011

Construction

Preserving National Historic Treasures

Preserving National Historic Treasures

November 18, 2011

Trump Attorneys Fight for Albemarle House Rights (The Daily Progress, November 9, 2011)

The Daily Progress reported on federal court arguments over Donald Trump's claimed right of first refusal on the foreclosed Albemarle House property, with attorney Raighne Delaney representing Bank of America in opposition to Trump's assertion.

November 9, 2011

Bean, Kinney & Korman Named Top Ranked Law Firm by Martindale-Hubbell

Bean, Kinney & Korman was named to Martindale-Hubbell's inaugural Top Ranked Law Firms list --- one of fewer than 1,000 firms selected nationwide from over 250,000 --- based on the number of attorneys holding AV® Preeminent™ peer review ratings.

November 8, 2011

Construction

GSA Construction Funding Evaporation and Its Implications

GSA Construction Funding Evaporation and Its Implications

November 1, 2011

Divorce and Family Law

James Korman of Bean, Kinney & Korman Recognized by Best Lawyers as Lawyer of the Year in Family Law

Best Lawyers named family law attorney James Korman the 2012 Washington D.C. Family Law Lawyer of the Year --- the highest individual honor in the publication, awarded to just one attorney per specialty per market.

October 21, 2011

Real Estate

A Landlord’s Duty to Mitigate in The District Of Columbia, Maryland and Virginia

A Landlord’s Duty to Mitigate in The District Of Columbia, Maryland and Virginia

October 1, 2011