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The Use of Vexatious Litigants and ‘the Nuclear Option’ in High-Conflict Family Law Cases

Natalie Webb August 12, 2025

Ideally, the courtroom should be a place of resolution — not retaliation. But in some high-conflict cases, litigation itself becomes a weapon, used not to protect children or clarify agreements, but to exhaust, intimidate or financially burden the other parent. When this happens, it’s time to shift our strategy from defending against every filing to protecting the client and the children’s

‘One Big Beautiful’ Reason to Seek Intellectual Property Law Protection in China

Z. Peter Sawicki and Amanda Prose August 4, 2025

When developing a new product, one of the first questions a client asks is: “How can I protect it—and where?” While intellectual property (IP) protection in the United States is typically a given, many clients still hesitate when it comes to seeking IP protection internationally—especially in China. Despite outdated assumptions, China has evolved into a global economic and technological leader.

When Parental Rights Trump a Child’s Safety: A Call for a New Proactive Approach

Padideh Jafari July 7, 2025

In family law, few principles are as widely misunderstood as the standard of a child’s best interest – even among many of my colleagues in the field. It is meant to serve as a North Star in custody cases, guiding judges toward decisions that protect a child’s emotional, physical and psychological wellbeing. But what happens when that altruistic intent is

Establishing Parentage and Support for LGBTQ+ Families: A Legal Framework

Lawren D. Burroughs July 7, 2025

For LGBTQ+ parents, establishing legal parentage is critical to securing parental rights and ensuring children have access to support from both parents. Without legal recognition, a non-biological or non-adoptive parent may be treated as a legal stranger with no custodial or decision-making authority. Legal parentage provides certainty in custody, medical decisions, inheritance, and child support obligations—protections that are especially crucial

The Modern Prenup: Protecting Entrepreneurs and Digital Assets in a New Economy

Hossein Berenji and Steven Kunysz July 7, 2025

Once upon a time, a prenup was about the beach house, the pension, and maybe the family business. It was practical, a little unromantic, and mostly reserved for the wealthy or the well-advised. But the world has changed. Your client no longer owns a brick-and-mortar business—they have an Etsy store that nets six figures a year and is managed by

Why a Financial Analysis is Crucial in Your Divorce

Anna N. Blood July 7, 2025

Divorce isn’t just legal – it’s emotional and financially complex. Yet too often, a critical step gets missed: financial analysis. Without it, many, women in particular, risk walking away without their fair share, simply because the full financial picture was never examined. Whether the issue is lack of access, limited understanding, or not having the right support, skipping a thorough

‘Party in the USA’ – Copyright Registration Celebrations!

Z. Peter Sawicki and Amanda Prose July 2, 2025

July begins with a big bang, as the United States celebrates Independence Day. Parades, picnics, and fireworks mark the occasion. Coincidently, July is also National Hot Dog Month, National Ice Cream Month and National Picnic Month. As a result, there is no shortage of online videos dedicated to festive recipes, decorations, table settings, picnic planning, outfits, and more. These videos

Navigating the Aftermath of a Suicide Following (or During) Divorce

Rebecca Palmer June 25, 2025

The dissolution of a marriage is, by its very nature, a deeply emotional and often contentious journey, with the aftermath potentially amplifying issues and emotions to a higher magnitude. Settling into a “new normal” is difficult for everyone, and for some, the sadness and pain feel impossible to overcome. If the unimaginable happens, such as a former spouse tragically taking

Failures as a Brand Basis

Z. Peter Sawicki and Amanda Prose June 6, 2025

“What’s in a name? That which we call a rose by any other name would smell as sweet.” – Romeo and Juliet, Act II, Scene II This quote from Shakespeare is prophetic from a trademark standpoint. The primary function of a trademark is to identify and distinguish the goods or services of one party from those of other parties. But

Fear Is Not Immigration Policy

Elena Denevich May 30, 2025

In recent months, a wave of anxiety has rippled through immigrant communities across the United States. The fear is not just of deportation — but of being watched, of being targeted, and of being forgotten by a system that once promised due process. As an immigration attorney in Brooklyn, the calls and consultations in my office have taken on a

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