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Family-Building and Fertility Benefits are Expanding in the Legal Profession

Roger Shedlin March 23, 2021

Family-building programs — which provide attorneys and other staff with a supportive work environment and progressive benefits – are increasingly seen by law firms as essential for attracting and retaining top talent. Such programs may include job sharing; work-from-home options; and a managed fertility benefit that supports staff as they address fertility issues or consider family-building options such as egg-freezing,

Case Study: Investigating a Sexual Harassment and Discrimination Claim

Kathy Worm March 18, 2021

One of your law firm’s clients is an ‘on-the-verge-of-success’ biotech Company preparing an IPO. The President of the Company calls you in a panic. JANE, a sales representative, claims her boss, DAVID, the star sales manager, has been hitting on her at sales conferences, inviting her on his boat during business hours and not giving her the same opportunities to

The Realities of Late-Life Divorce

Patrick Cooper March 18, 2021

When we think of divorce, most of us envision young couples that simply haven’t had enough time together to learn how to work out their differences. Sadly, divorce is something that happens in all age categories. In fact, research is showing that a growing number of couples over 50-years-old are calling it quits. From empty nest syndrome to financial difficulties,

How Witness Misidentification Can Lead to Wrongful Convictions

Andy M. Hale, Esq. March 15, 2021

True crime and ‘unsolved mystery’ type programming have become increasingly popular these days. Between streaming television shows and podcasts, the genre has caught on to all walks of life who enjoy the outlet of cyber sleuthing, problem solving, and being judge and jury from the comfort of home. Oftentimes, dramatic testimony is elicited from a person who witnessed a crime

COVID Implications for the Criminal Justice System

Deandra Grant March 10, 2021

The impact of COVID on the criminal justice system will take many years to unwind. The Texas Supreme Court continues to push back the jury trial “start” date for the criminal courts. Texas is currently under an April 1 Order, but the date has been pushed several times and may be pushed into the summer. Many thousands of cases are

Tele-Radiology Malpractice

Kay Van Wey March 10, 2021

The pandemic has brought about changes in the way we work as lawyers. We have all adapted to zoom hearings, mediations and depositions. When the pandemic ends, I personally hope we’ll keep doing some of the things we are doing now that are more efficient and less costly. The legal industry has not been the only industry to make adjustments

The End of the COVID Tunnel (And the Mortgage Forebearance Relief)

Marc Dann March 10, 2021

A lot has changed in the last few months. A new president is in the White House, mortgage forbearance programs and foreclosure moratoriums have been extended by the federal government, a $1.9 trillion stimulus package is working its way through Congress, millions of Americans have been vaccinated against the coronavirus and the entire U.S. population may be inoculated by early

What Happens to Your Employee Health Insurance While Receiving Workers’ Compensation Benefits in Boston?

Richard Fitzpatrick March 2, 2021

Many clients ask me what happens to their employee health insurance coverage while they’re receiving workers’ compensation benefits. It’s a great question. Because the answer is complicated, you need to pay close attention to the words written on this page. In some cases health insurance will continue to be provided. However, you need to make sure you understand your coverage.

Asbestos Is Still Very Much With Us and What To Do About It

Traven Pyles March 2, 2021

Although no secret for legal professionals, members of the general public might be shocked to find out that asbestos and the whole panoply of related diseases are still a matter of current public concern. In case you need a memory refresh, asbestos is the mineral that used to capture headlines all through the ’70s to the ’90s due to its

A New Way to Enforce Copyright Claims

Z. Peter Sawicki and James L. Young February 25, 2021

The end of a Congressional year is met with typical threats of a government shutdown if the following year’s budget is not authorized. News headlines seem to cry that if legislators do not come to an agreement, a government shutdown will cause great distress. The end of 2020 seemed to have more stress than other years due to the addition

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