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Same-Sex Spouses Cannot Bar Paternity Suit, Says Court
Monroe County Family Court Judge Joan Kohout handed a lesbian couple a disappointing decision when she determined that a married same-sex couple cannot use a marital statute to block a man's paternity petition for the child he fathered with one of the spouses during the women's marriage. Judge Kohout said that while state Domestic Relations Law prohibits discrimination against same-sex married couples, it does not require the court to “ignore the obvious biological differences between husbands and wives.”
No Presumption of Legitimacy for Same-Sex Partners' Child
As described in the ruling, the biological mother, Ms. C., met Ms. S. in 2008, and they moved in together in 2009. They were married on Nov. 22, 2010. During the women's marriage, Ms. C. was also conducting an on-again, off-again sexual relationship with petitioner Mr. M. The baby girl J.C. was born in March 2013. Mr. M. saw the child two times after her birth, but was not allowed visits with his daughter after November 2013. Ms. C. testified that she was not artificially inseminated and said that the only male with whom she had sex was the father. She acknowledged that Mr. M is J.C.'s biological father.
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.