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The Guardian <i>Ad Litem</i> As Mediator
In the high-conflict divorce, try as it may, a court has little to offer minor children caught in Mom and Dad's crossfire. Regrettably, in many, if not most, instances, the more resources directed toward high conflict divorces, the more opportunity for escalating the conflict, unintended though it may be. One of the reasons for this entrenching of positions seems to be the identification of a specific role with its concomitant stance for everyone involved.
Battling spouses by definition must be diametrically opposed to whatever the other thinks is a good idea or considers fair, reasonable or in the best interest of the children. This is a basic tenet of high-conflict divorce. Enter divorce litigators. This spousal polarity is reinforced, if not out-and-out encouraged, by their legal posturing and advice to “shoot-for-the-moon.” Very few divorce litigators worry about what's fair and reasonable, especially if it's moneyed high conflict. Now come the kids. The children have, hands down, the toughest lot. Adversarial divorce places children squarely in the middle of the fray with no cover.
New York's Latest Cybersecurity Commitment
On Aug. 9, 2023, Gov. Kathy Hochul introduced New York's inaugural comprehensive cybersecurity strategy. In sum, the plan aims to update government networks, bolster county-level digital defenses, and regulate critical infrastructure.
Law Firms are Reducing Redundant Real Estate by Bringing Support Services Back to the Office
A trend analysis of the benefits and challenges of bringing back administrative, word processing and billing services to law offices.
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Summary Judgment Denied Defendant in Declaratory Action by Producer of To Kill a Mockingbird Broadway Play Seeking Amateur Theatrical Rights
How AI Has Affected PR
When we consider how the use of AI affects legal PR and communications, we have to look at it as an industrywide global phenomenon. A recent online conference provided an overview of the latest AI trends in public relations, and specifically, the impact of AI on communications. Here are some of the key points and takeaways from several of the speakers, who provided current best practices, tips, concerns and case studies.