Imagine for a moment that you are in a dispute with your child’s school over a disciplinary action. Or imagine that you are embroiled in a controversy that has attracted media attention. Now imagine that your child’s school decides to release her ... [Read more...]
#MeToo at 1: The Impact on Legislation
In October 2017, an explosive investigative report in The New Yorker revealed the breadth and severity of sexual assault charges against movie mogul Harvey Weinstein. While some readers expressed incredulity that such heinous behavior could have ... [Read more...]
A Video Game Law Primer
Chances are that at some point in the past year, you’ve played a video game. It might have been a massively multiplayer online game like the popular Fortnite or League of Legends, or maybe it was a game created for PlayStation or Xbox gaming ... [Read more...]
The Advantage of Postnuptial Agreements
You’ve probably heard of prenuptial agreements. Kim and Kanye have one; so do Mark Zuckerberg and Priscilla Chan. Often associated with the rich and famous, these agreements range from provisions concerning what each spouse receives in the event of ... [Read more...]
Do I Have a Right to See My Grandchildren? State Law and Visitation
When a marriage ends, that event affects more than the couple involved: friendships may be strained, ties with in-laws become attenuated, and matters become even more difficult if the couple has children. The dissolution of a marriage can mean that ... [Read more...]
Do You Own the Rights to Any Oil or Gold in the Ground Beneath Your House?
You’ve probably heard the old saw that a man’s home is his castle, but it probably never crossed your mind that you may not have the right to determine what happens to the moat or the dungeons. Depending on where you live, you may enjoy only “surface ... [Read more...]
Fiduciaries and Fiduciary Duties
If you’re interested in financial news or business law, you’ve probably heard the term “fiduciary.” The term is often invoked to convey a standard of responsibility, although you may not be sure what a fiduciary is or does. Simply put, a ... [Read more...]
Facing the Proposed H-1B Visa Revisions
The face of U.S. immigration law is changing, drastically and rapidly. While much of the attention has focused on migrants crossing the country’s southern borders, other aspects of immigration law are being transformed as well. The Department of ... [Read more...]
Domestic Violence and Financial Abuse
Domestic abuse may take different forms, from threats and insults to physical violence. However, there is another aspect of domestic abuse that can be as constricting and as devastating as physical and psychological harm. Financial abuse can take ... [Read more...]
Dog Bites and Liability
We’ve all heard that dogs are man’s best friend, that pets can brighten our days and lengthen our lives. But what happens if your pet misbehaves? Worse, what happens if your dog injures someone? Common law followed the “one-bite” rule, which held ... [Read more...]