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Daily Business Review

Squire Patton Boggs Among Defendants Facing South Florida Malpractice Lawsuit

"Our client was dealing with a complicated transaction and paid her lawyers a lot of money to get things right," said Keith Meehan, a partner at Morgan & Morgan.
3 minute read

The Legal Intelligencer

The Misuse of Protection From Abuse Orders in Custody Cases

The misuse of PFAs overburdens the courts with cases that should be handled in a custody hearing, creates more conflict within families, and creates fear for children and parents who are suddenly stripped of their time together.
7 minute read

New York Law Journal

Negotiating a Prenuptial Agreement Can Lead to a Stronger Marriage—If Done Right

Is there a "nice way" to go about negotiating and signing a prenuptial agreement? After over 30 years of practice as a family and divorce mediator and collaborative divorce attorney, Amy Carron Day can tell you that yes, it is possible.
5 minute read

New Jersey Law Journal

7 Nominees Pass Senate Judiciary Committee Despite Public Objections

"You are somebody who has shown, not only your ability to do the job, but to do it well," said Sen. Nellie Pou, D-Bergen and Passaic, of Administrative Law Judge Elissa Mizzone Testa, nominated to succeed Judge Thomas F. Brogan on the Passaic County Superior Court bench. "You have been remarkably regarded and respected in your current field, not only as an attorney, but ... as a judge."
6 minute read

The Legal Intelligencer

It's Time to Talk: Communication Is Key to Successful Co-Parenting After Divorce

After briefly working in civil litigation following law school graduation, I found my passion in family law, particularly in the inherent challenges of complex custody cases. Over and over, I saw effective communication between all parties as a key element in successfully resolving those cases.
4 minute read

Daily Business Review

Why Sharing Herstory With Children Is Inspiring for the Next Generation

This year, take this opportunity to have conversations with your children about the importance of Women's History Month. Introducing children to the stories of remarkable women can inspire them to dream big and believe in themselves.
4 minute read

New York Law Journal

Reviewing Attorneys: The Tightrope Walkers of Mediation

The fundamental goal of mediation is to allow parties to maintain autonomy over the decisions that will govern their family. The reviewing attorney not only helps his or her client to make knowing decisions, but also aids the mediator by more fully exploring issues which the mediator, as a neutral, may feel constrained to avoid.
8 minute read

The Legal Intelligencer

Pennsylvania Superior Court Clarifies How to Determine Parentage

In the matter of Glover v. Junior, the Pennsylvania Superior Court clarified how to determine parentage, especially when the two prospective parents divorce.
5 minute read

Law.com

Legal Malpractice Claim Filed Against Attorney's Estate After His Death

This suit was surfaced by Law.com Radar, ALM's source for immediate alerting on just-filed cases in state and federal courts. Law.com Radar now offers state court coverage nationwide. Sign up today and be among the first to know about new suits in your region, practice area or client sector.
2 minute read

New York Law Journal

Do Cry for Us, Justice Brandeis!

In his Matrimonial Practice column, Timothy M. Tippins discusses a recent ex cathedra assault on due process that should evoke concern, if not outrage, from the entire profession.
14 minute read

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