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GRAY DIVORCES: When Older Parties Untie the Knot

Esther R. Donald

In 1967, the Beatles asked: “Will you still need me, will you still feed me, when I’m Sixty Four?” Today, Sir Paul, the answer increasingly is “No.”

Employers Claim Crucial Victory In Persuader Battle

Richard R. Meneghello

Last week’s election of Donald Trump and the expected shift to a more business-friendly U.S. Department of Labor (USDOL) in the new year should resolve any doubt about the future of this rule.

Paulette Brown: Leading the Charge

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Best Lawyers and Ms. JD Present Attorneys Across America

Social Media and Technological Concerns in Divorce Law

Robert D. Boyd and K. Jeanette Holmes

From one smartphone, an image can be made available to millions of people in an instant.

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Clients Should Understand Basic Financial Consequences of a Divorce

Steven Fernandez

Spouses who get divorced will have to adjust how they file their taxes, what income and liabilities they must report for tax purposes, and even how they approach discussions about alimony and spousal support.

Six Rules for Lawyers Talking to Reporters

The Six Essential Rules for Lawyers Dealing With Reporters

Mary Flood

Talking to the press doesn't have to hurt you. Follow these tips to get the most for your client.

Cover Story: Diverse Partner Integration

Benefits and Mechanics of Diverse Partner Integration

Patricia Brown Holmes and Leslie Davis

Residential Security Deposits Provide Protection for a Landlord, but There can be Unexpected Pitfalls

Sander A. Rikleen

On tenant’s counterclaims, the court found that landlord had violated the security deposit statute by failing to provide tenant with a receipt acknowledging acceptance of the deposit, and failing to pay interest earned on the deposit over the multi-year tenancy.

Jeff Hirsch discusses the legal climate in Ca

Q&A with Jeff Hirsch of Thompson Dorfman Sweatman LLP

Nicole Ortiz

"There is national mobility in Canada, so there is, in essence, free movement of lawyers across the country."

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An Interview With Courtney D. Scobie

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Ajamie attorney Courtney D. Scobie discusses her practice.

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Basic Concepts and Precepts of Child Custody

Leonce A. Richard III

The result is one of the most emotional and traumatic issues in family law: child custody.

Q&A with Dan McMahon of Wilson Elser Moskowitz Edelman & Dicker

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An interview with Advisory Board member Dan McMahon of Wilson Elser Moskowitz Edelman & Dicker.

The Workers’ Compensation System as a Prescription for Addiction

Karen Gail Treece

While estimates vary, it is believed that the top 5 percent of opioid users likely account for more than half of total opioid use.

When Should a Landlord Hire a Lawyer?

Adam Leitman Bailey

Surviving as a landlord in this morass of a city requires experienced landlord–tenant attorneys to navigate the course.

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Divorce Litigation and Why to Avoid It

Stephen Cullen and Kelly Powers

There are three ways to get divorced—two of them should be avoided if possible—accepting, of course, that there are some spouses who insist on litigation and a trial.