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Finding Fault
One of the most difficult aspects of family law practice is dealing with a client who believes he or she has been wronged by the other spouse — and expects the legal system to respond in a punitive manner.
The pain and the anxiety are apparent when the client answers your initial question, “May I ask what brings you here to see me?” with tears or anger spewing forth. The new client says, “I can't believe that this has happened to me.” He or she wants to spend the entire consultation time telling you how horrible the other spouse is, and the overpowering feelings of betrayal. Is the marital fault of one partner going to make a difference in the divorce proceedings?
The client is often dismayed to learn that the “fault” of the other spouse may not be given as much consideration by the court as the client feels is appropriate. He or she will not be happy to hear that marital fault may not even be considered in determining entitlement to spousal support, for instance. The client must first be informed of the legal relevance of fault in the jurisdiction, and then counseled as to how it may be used in the particular situation. Depending on the jurisdiction, fault can be relevant in several contexts, such as the grounds for the dissolution, division of property or the granting of spousal support. Behavior that negatively affects children is always relevant in child-custody determinations.
Yachts, Jets, Horses & Hooch: Specialized Commercial Leasing Models
Defining commercial real estate asset class is essentially a property explaining how it identifies — not necessarily what its original intention was or what others think it ought to be. This article discusses, from a general issue-spot and contextual analysis perspective, how lawyers ought to think about specialized leasing formats and the regulatory backdrops that may inform what the documentation needs to contain for compliance purposes.
Hyperlinked Documents: The Latest e-Discovery Challenge
As courts and discovery experts debate whether hyperlinked content should be treated the same as traditional attachments, legal practitioners are grappling with the technical and legal complexities of collecting, analyzing and reviewing these documents in real-world cases.
Identifying Your Practice's Differentiator
How to Convey Your Merits In a Way That Earns Trust, Clients and Distinctions Just as no two individuals have the exact same face, no two lawyers practice in their respective fields or serve clients in the exact same way. Think of this as a "Unique Value Proposition." Internal consideration about what you uniquely bring to your clients, colleagues, firm and industry can provide untold benefits for your law practice.
Risks and Ad Fraud Protection In Digital Advertising
The ever-evolving digital marketing landscape, coupled with the industry-wide adoption of programmatic advertising, poses a significant threat to the effectiveness and integrity of digital advertising campaigns. This article explores various risks to digital advertising from pixel stuffing and ad stacking to domain spoofing and bots. It will also explore what should be done to ensure ad fraud protection and improve effectiveness.
Turning Business Development Plans Into Reality
This article offers practical insights and best practices to navigate the path from roadmap to rainmaking, ensuring your business development efforts are not just sporadic bursts of activity, but an integrated part of your daily success.