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Oil Slick

You likely saw the news that on January 3, 2026, the United States executed a covert military operation in Caracas, Venezuela wherein U.S. forces abducted that country’s head of state, Nicolas Maduro, along with his spouse, and then transported them to New York City to face charges for alleged drug trafficking and gun possession. In press briefings after the operation,

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The Impact of Technology on Family Law

Technology has become part of nearly every aspect of modern life, and family law is no exception. From how evidence is collected to how parents communicate after separation, digital tools are reshaping both the legal process and the day-to-day experiences of families navigating change. As technology continues to evolve, it’s increasingly important for attorneys and clients alike to understand how

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Adultery in Divorce

Adultery in Divorce: Does it Matter? Lessons from Coldplay, Credit Cards, and the Enduring Myth of Discretion

Unless you’re living under a rock, you’ve already seen it. A Fortune 500 CEO’s affair was spectacularly exposed, at a Coldplay concert, of all places. The CEO’s “private” indiscretion went viral before the encore. Memes galore and copycat Halloween costumes followed. As a divorce attorney who hears everyone’s innermost secrets daily, I was not surprised. Clients often confide that they’ve

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social media

Social Media Is Surveillance, And It’s Destroying Your Injury Case

Last month, I watched a client’s legitimate neck injury claim collapse because her Apple Watch showed she’d walked 8,000 steps on a single day, never mind that those steps came from painful physical therapy sessions she was required to attend. The insurance company’s attorney presented that single data point as proof she was “perfectly fine,” and the judge allowed it.

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cannibis

Congress Pulls the Rug on Intoxicating Hemp

When Congress passed legislation to re-open the government in November, it quietly tucked into the 2026 appropriations package a sweeping redefinition of “hemp” that could vaporize an entire industry segment. The new appropriations bill rewrites federal hemp law to carve out “industrial hemp” — think fiber, grain, and seed. Then it lops off most “hemp-derived cannabinoid products,” treating them less

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Oil Slick

You likely saw the news that on January 3, 2026, the United States executed a covert military operation in Caracas, Venezuela wherein U.S. forces abducted that country’s head of state, Nicolas Maduro, along with his spouse, and then transported them to New York City to face charges for alleged drug trafficking and gun possession. In press briefings after the operation,

Read More »

The Impact of Technology on Family Law

Technology has become part of nearly every aspect of modern life, and family law is no exception. From how evidence is collected to how parents communicate after separation, digital tools are reshaping both the legal process and the day-to-day experiences of families navigating change. As technology continues to evolve, it’s increasingly important for attorneys and clients alike to understand how

Read More »
Adultery in Divorce

Adultery in Divorce: Does it Matter? Lessons from Coldplay, Credit Cards, and the Enduring Myth of Discretion

Unless you’re living under a rock, you’ve already seen it. A Fortune 500 CEO’s affair was spectacularly exposed, at a Coldplay concert, of all places. The CEO’s “private” indiscretion went viral before the encore. Memes galore and copycat Halloween costumes followed. As a divorce attorney who hears everyone’s innermost secrets daily, I was not surprised. Clients often confide that they’ve

Read More »
social media

Social Media Is Surveillance, And It’s Destroying Your Injury Case

Last month, I watched a client’s legitimate neck injury claim collapse because her Apple Watch showed she’d walked 8,000 steps on a single day, never mind that those steps came from painful physical therapy sessions she was required to attend. The insurance company’s attorney presented that single data point as proof she was “perfectly fine,” and the judge allowed it.

Read More »
cannibis

Congress Pulls the Rug on Intoxicating Hemp

When Congress passed legislation to re-open the government in November, it quietly tucked into the 2026 appropriations package a sweeping redefinition of “hemp” that could vaporize an entire industry segment. The new appropriations bill rewrites federal hemp law to carve out “industrial hemp” — think fiber, grain, and seed. Then it lops off most “hemp-derived cannabinoid products,” treating them less

Read More »

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