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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

How Systemic Issues in IVF Clinics Are Compromising Reproductive Care

Jeff Korek May 22, 2025

The American Society of Reproductive Medicine estimates that 12-15% of couples have trouble conceiving after one year of trying. Many of these couples turn to in vitro fertilization (IVF)—a technology responsible for 8 million births since its inception in 1978. Despite the success of IVF, systemic issues at fertility clinics have exposed many patients to a great deal of financial,

Built for Men, Deadly for Women: She DRIVES Act Aims to Level the Playing Field

Marc Lamber May 5, 2025

Our roads are perilous, especially for women. According to the Arizona Department of Transportation (ADOT), nearly half of all traffic injuries involve women. Yet, for decades, automotive safety standards have been based on crash test dummies modeled after the average male, neglecting the anatomical differences of female drivers and passengers. This oversight means that safety features may not provide equal

‘Semper Paratus’ … to Invent!

Z. Peter Sawicki and Amanda Prose May 5, 2025

In Minnesota, May means the onset of warmer days, our short gardening season, and anticipation for our summer vacations. In May, we also pause to pay tribute to those serving in all branches of the U.S. military (on Armed Forces Day) and to honor and mourn those U.S. military personnel who died in service for our freedoms (on Memorial Day).

Addressing Religious Disagreements in Parenting Plans

Rebecca Palmer April 16, 2025

Given the significant role that religion plays in people’s lives, faith-based celebrations, despite their focus on joy and togetherness, can unfortunately become lightning rods for disagreement following a separation or divorce. This year’s overlapping Passover and Easter holidays demonstrate the need for a comprehensive parenting plan to mitigate potential arguments and upset concerning child-sharing during these meaningful holidays. Parenting plans

Dragged and Forgotten: Why California’s Hit & Run Epidemic Is a Justice Crisis

Lem Garcia April 9, 2025

Every day across the state, pedestrians, cyclists and motorists are struck and abandoned by drivers who vanish. Victims are left broken and bleeding while justice slips away in the taillights. These are not isolated tragedies—they are the predictable result of a broken system that guarantees impunity. With tens of thousands of hit-and-run cases going unsolved each year, California isn’t just

From Pharaohs to Vikings: The Origins of Branding and Counterfeiting

Z. Peter Sawicki and Amanda Prose March 28, 2025

In today’s world, advertising is inescapable. We are bombarded every day by marketing messages on our phones, computer screens and television screens. Even while reading a newspaper online, pop-up ads frequently appear, often to our annoyance. One might wonder: how did all this come about, and what purpose does it serve? As we’ve previously written, brands help consumers decide from

The Rise of Gray Divorce is Reshaping Family Law – Til Death (or Retirement)

Rebecca Palmer March 28, 2025

Fifty is known as the new 30, and the phenomenon of “gray divorce”—the dissolution of marriages among individuals aged 50 and above—is on the rise. This trend is particularly notable in the United States, where the divorce rate for this demographic increased dramatically from 1990 to 2010, and today approximately one-third of divorces involve people over the age of 50.

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