In Finder, trying to move files creates copies instead

This has happened to me on two different drives recently; on the internal HD of one computer, and on an external drive as well. When you drag a file from one folder to another, and both folders are on the same drive, this is supposed to move the file. But instead, Finder makes a copy, leaving the original as well. Doing this enough with large video files quickly eats up lots of space with these accidental duplicates. I'm perplexed ... any idea what could be going on?

Did Linc Davis's tip help you, skullmunky?
I have the same problem; and the permissions are "read and write" for all files ...
does anyone know what the problem could be?
thanks
(new macbookpro, with last lion)

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