Elisa Reiter

November 13, 2024 | Texas Lawyer

Court of Appeals Clarifies Parental Status

"Should Texas embrace a more 'holistic' view of parenthood?" write Elisa Reiter and Daniel Pollack.

By Elisa Reiter and Daniel Pollack

9 minute read

November 07, 2024 | New York Law Journal

It Takes a Community to Curb Child Abuse

This article discusses the laws and legislations surrounding child abuse, and how it may hinder or help minors in abusive households.

By Daniel Pollack and Elisa Reiter

6 minute read

November 06, 2024 | Texas Lawyer

Does Videotaping a Supervised CPS Visitation Violate Privacy Rights?

"The question of whether parents should be allowed to videotape CPS workers and court-appointed professionals during home visits is complex," write Elisa Reiter and Daniel Pollack.

By Elisa Reiter and Daniel Pollack

10 minute read

October 23, 2024 | Texas Lawyer

The Impact of Drug and Alcohol Testing on Child Custody Evaluations

"A legislative update to the Texas Family Code in 2021 prevents the Department of Family and Protective Services from removing a child solely based on a parent testing positive for marijuana," write Elisa Reiter and Daniel Pollack.

By Elisa Reiter and Daniel Pollack

8 minute read

October 16, 2024 | Texas Lawyer

Do Children's Attorneys Give a Child a Voice?

"How much weight should judges continue to give to court-appointed counsel, who have historically served as giving children a voice in the courtroom?" write Elisa Reiter, Daniel Pollack and Virginia E. Griffin.

By Elisa Reiter, Daniel Pollack and Virginia E. Griffin

11 minute read

October 02, 2024 | Texas Lawyer

From Baby Boomer Lawyers to Gen Z Lawyers—How Do We Communicate?

"In a law office setting, effective communication across generational lines is vital for enhancing teamwork that ultimately benefits clients," write Elisa Reiter and Daniel Pollack.

By Elisa Reiter and Daniel Pollack

5 minute read

September 27, 2024 | Daily Business Review

Stalking Is a Contextual Crime: Recent Fla. Case Tackles Issue

A recent case in the Court of Appeal of Florida, First District, Hoover v. Peak, examined the context of the state's stalking statute.

By Elisa Reiter and Daniel Pollack

8 minute read

September 26, 2024 | New York Law Journal

When Blood Is Not Thicker Than Water: Long-Term Foster Parents May Get Preference for Adoption

Who should have preference to adopt a foster child if the parental rights of the biological parents have been severed?

By Elisa Reiter and Daniel Pollack

7 minute read

September 25, 2024 | Texas Lawyer

Providing Autonomy and Respect: A Primer on Patient Rights

"At their core, patient rights aim to ensure that patients are treated with dignity and respect," write Elisa Reiter and Daniel Pollack.

By Elisa Reiter and Daniel Pollack

5 minute read

September 19, 2024 | New York Law Journal

Hope and Healing: New York's Adult Survivors Act, NYC's Protection Law and Battered Woman Syndrome

"This statute not only acknowledges the psychological ramifications of domestic violence but also provides a framework for recovery and support," write Elisa Reiter and Daniel Pollack.

By Elisa Reiter and Daniel Pollack

6 minute read

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