Kids
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Family Law, Health Care / Medicine, Kids
Government Tells Gay Couple To (Fraudulently) Divorce If They Want To Keep Legal Rights To Their Son
This is like an awful exam hypothetical -- except a real couple's parental rights are at stake. -
Family Law, Health Care / Medicine, Kids
Single Parents, Beware Of The Ex
This is a terrifying case for single parents. - Sponsored
Navigating Financial Success by Avoiding Common Pitfalls and Maximizing Firm Performance
In this CLE-eligible webinar, we’ll explore the most common accounting pitfalls and how to avoid them for your firm. -
Morning Docket
Morning Docket: 10.09.17
Ed. note: In honor of Columbus Day (and Canadian Thanksgiving), Above the Law will be on a reduced publication schedule. We’ll be back in full force tomorrow.
* Justice Neil Gorsuch’s arrival as a member of the Supreme Court hasn’t been the most graceful, and word on the street is that some of his new colleagues on the bench may bear some ill will towards him. A rift might even be developing between Gorsuch and Chief Justice Roberts. [CNN]
* Because Gorsuch is the Supreme Court’s newest justice, he has to share his office with Leroy. He’s being hazed by Scalia from beyond the grave. [Associated Press]
* As part of its new legal strategy in special counsel Robert Mueller’s Russian election interference investigation, the Trump administration has decided to — gasp! — be cooperative. Trump’s lawyers think that maybe if they play nice, Mueller will publicly clear the president’s name a little more quickly, or at all. [New York Times]
* In other news, President Trump took to Twitter this weekend to invoke the Federal Communications Commission’s equal time rules because he’s sick and tired of “unfunny” late-night TV hosts making fun of him without an opportunity to respond in kind. Perhaps you ought to stick with Twitter, Mr. President. [Fox News]
* Much like what happened with Traci Ribeiro’s case against Sedgwick, Winston & Strawn is trying to push Constance Ramos, a partner who left the firm amid allegations of gender bias and discrimination, into arbitration. [Am Law Daily]
* Lisa Bloom has been criticized left and right for taking on Harvey Weinstein as a client. Even her own mother, Gloria Allred, objected. Because mother knows best, Bloom resigned as counsel. Lanny Davis has also left the producer’s legal team. Down two lawyers, Weinstein was fired from his own company. [New York Times]
* A Michigan judge recently awarded joint legal custody and parenting time to a rape victim’s attacker. The child involved in this case is an 8-year-old boy, and the fellow who sexually assaulted his mother also happens to be a convicted sex offender. According to the victim’s attorney, “[t]his is insane”; she’s not wrong. [Detroit News]
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Family Law, Health Care / Medicine, Kids
Is Surrogacy Adultery? It May Be In At Least One Country.
This debate cuts to the core of how we think about surrogacy, and is a familiar discourse throughout the world. -
Family Law, Health Care / Medicine, Kids
Will This LGBT Custody Battle Inspire A New 'Hamilton' Song?
Courts continue to explore the intersection of marriage equality and parental rights. -
Family Law, Health Care / Medicine, Kids
Two Men, Senator Mike Lee's Brother, And Hopefully A Baby
Here's hoping we don't need SCOTUS to get involved. -
Family Law, Health Care / Medicine, Kids
That Awkward Moment When Your Twin Brother Is A U.S. Citizen At Birth, But You're Not
This family's situation should be on a law school final exam. -
Disasters / Emergencies, Family Law
Hurricane Irma Creates Legal Chaos For Surrogates
It's already legally complicated to be a surrogate, and a natural disaster compounds the complexity. - Sponsored
The Business Case For AI At Your Law Firm
ChatGPT ushers in the age of generative AI – even for law firms. -
Family Law, Health Care / Medicine, Kids
Should There Be Even More Regulation Of Our Uteruses?
An interesting new proposal, but far from perfect. -
Family Law, Health Care / Medicine, Kids
Do You (And Jon Snow) Suffer From Genealogical Bewilderment?
How 23andMe could have saved Westeros a lot of time and trouble. -
Family Law, Health Care / Medicine, Kids
Even Attorneys Are Prey To Surrogacy Scammers
Attention, lawyers: Listen to the skeptical voice in your head telling you when something sounds too good to be true. -
Kids, Law Schools
Adorable Little Girl Is Very Upset That Her Mom Enrolled Her In Preschool Instead Of Law School
A cute little kid with big career goals. -
Family Law, Health Care / Medicine, Kids
Treachery, Deception, And Bad Fashion Sense In International Surrogacy
Surrogacy is a tough journey no matter what, but do your research.
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The Business Case For AI At Your Law Firm
Is The Future Of Law Distributed? Lessons From The Tech Adoption Curve
Early Adopters Of Legal AI Gaining Competitive Edge In Marketplace
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Law Schools
This Teenager Is About To Take The Law School World By Storm
Which law school will he be attending? -
Family Law, Health Care / Medicine, Kids
18-Month Prison Sentence Handed Down For Heinous Crime Surrogacy
Advocates for families should not be treated in this way. -
Family Law, Health Care / Medicine, Kids
I'm Sorry, Your (Full Faith And) Credit Is No Good Here
Hearts and minds aren’t won overnight -- but states need to follow the law of the land. -
Family Law, Gay, Health Care / Medicine, Kids
Hopeful LGBT Parents Fight Uphill Battle In Israel
The situation regarding surrogacy rights for LGBT individuals in Israel continues to look bleak. -
Boutique Law Firms, Family Law, Small Law Firms
Considering Switching To 'Happy Law'? This Book Can Help.
If you want to enter this practice area, say goodbye to making it rain -- but hello to a warm heart! -
Family Law, Gay, Health Care / Medicine, Kids
French Gay Dads Win A Surrogacy Victory
More individuals and couples around the world are being given the opportunity to have the family they dreamed of. -
Family Law, Health Care / Medicine, Kids
Happy Fourth To All ART-Formed Families! Enjoy Your Rights -- But We Still Have A Long Way To Go.
American citizens enjoy the freedom to marry who they want and to have kids with whom they want -- for the most part.