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Professional Licenses and Equitable Distribution
In last month's newsletter, we discussed the issue of the unused professional license and its value, if any, when seeking equitable distribution at the time of divorce. The court in Pino v. Pino, 189 Misc.2d 331 (Sup. Ct. Nassau 2001), for one, has compared equitable distribution to imputed child support and maintenance and concluded that it possesses full authority to calculate the enhanced earning potential from the license and can add that monetary result to the monies to be equitably distributed. But this is a rather unexplored area of the law in New York — an area ripe for litigation.
Making the Argument
New York's Latest Cybersecurity Commitment
On Aug. 9, 2023, Gov. Kathy Hochul introduced New York's inaugural comprehensive cybersecurity strategy. In sum, the plan aims to update government networks, bolster county-level digital defenses, and regulate critical infrastructure.
Law Firms are Reducing Redundant Real Estate by Bringing Support Services Back to the Office
A trend analysis of the benefits and challenges of bringing back administrative, word processing and billing services to law offices.
Bit Parts
Summary Judgment Denied Defendant in Declaratory Action by Producer of To Kill a Mockingbird Broadway Play Seeking Amateur Theatrical Rights
How AI Has Affected PR
When we consider how the use of AI affects legal PR and communications, we have to look at it as an industrywide global phenomenon. A recent online conference provided an overview of the latest AI trends in public relations, and specifically, the impact of AI on communications. Here are some of the key points and takeaways from several of the speakers, who provided current best practices, tips, concerns and case studies.