January 26, 2023 | New York Law Journal
Medicating Foster Children: The Attorney's RoleAttorneys looking out for children may feel limited in what they can do, but they should try to know which psychiatric providers in their area work to keep children on lower dosages of appropriate medications and stay away from medications which are not helpful.
By Daniel Pollack, Lori Kornblum and Bruce Semon
9 minute read
January 11, 2023 | Connecticut Law Tribune
Incest Inevitably Involves Sexual Grooming: Implications for AttorneysDisturbing details in a Connecticut case provide insight into the horror faced by victims
By Elisa M. Reiter and Daniel Pollack
7 minute read
January 05, 2023 | National Law Journal
Gender Identity Freedom with California as Safe Haven v. Texas-Style ProsecutionCalifornia is viewed as a refuge for trans children. The Texas Supreme Court dismissed a pro se mandamus In Re Younger - how will the ruling impact gender affirming treatment options?
By Elisa Reiter and Daniel Pollack
6 minute read
December 27, 2022 | Texas Lawyer
Do Convicted Felons Facing New Indictments Retain Their Constitutional Right to Receive a Gun?Two cases that went before the the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Texas examine the Second Amendment right to bear arms for convicted felons.
By Elisa Reiter and Daniel Pollack
7 minute read
December 13, 2022 | New York Law Journal
Court-Appointed GALs in Child Custody Cases: Are They Constitutional?This article posits that, where the appointment of a GAL is on behalf of the court, rather than to represent what the child wants as a party to the action, the appointment creates a circumstance that may be unconstitutional and a violation of an individual party's rights.
By Toby Kleinman and Daniel Pollack
12 minute read
November 10, 2022 | Texas Lawyer
When Domestic Violence Is a Two-Way Street, Terminating Both Parents' Rights May Be in the Best Interest of the ChildThis article looks at a case where the court found that domestic violence was, in fact, perpetrated by both the husband and wife. As a result, there were severe consequences for their children.
By Elisa Reiter and Daniel Pollack
8 minute read
October 28, 2022 | Texas Lawyer
The Precarious Path to Parenthood for Same-Sex CouplesThe times appear to be changing, albeit slowly, as to standing and parental rights.
By Elisa Reiter and Daniel Pollack
9 minute read
October 19, 2022 | Texas Lawyer
Medical Neglect Can Be Grounds for Termination of Parental RightsTermination is warranted where clear and convincing evidence is presented that parents had no plan in place to meet their children's medical needs.
By Elisa Reiter and Daniel Pollack
10 minute read
October 11, 2022 | New York Law Journal
Recusal in the Context of Domestic Violence Cases Where There Are ChildrenAttorneys must carefully scrutinize what a judge has said or done before making a motion for recusal, but one should not fear making such a motion where it is appropriate.
By Toby Kleinman and Daniel Pollack
7 minute read
September 06, 2022 | Daily Business Review
A Victim of Sexual Assault or Domestic Violence Retracts a Recantation. Is Their Credibility Compromised?To an outside observer, it may appear as erratic flip flopping. More often, it's a symptom of the traumatic experience the survivor went through. Still, how much has the vacillation damaged the credibility of the victim/survivor and their legal case?
By Daniel Pollack and Helene M. Weiss
7 minute read