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When Is a Child a 'Child of'' a Deceased Parent?
Because of the many new technologies being developed and the medical advances they have facilitated in the past several decades, science is continually outpacing the law, even in family matters. Questions concerning who may be categorized as a “parent,” or who is a certain person's “child” must often be answered in the courts, and those answers can have far-reaching consequences beyond the emotional.
In March, the U.S. Supreme Court heard arguments in one such case, Astrue v. Capato. It concerns Social Security survivor benefits for children born years after their biological father's death, and pits a modern medical “miracle” against the strictures of the law as promulgated decades ago.
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.
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.
CLE Shouldn't Be the Only Mandatory Training for Attorneys
Each stage of an attorney's career offers opportunities for a curriculum that addresses both the individual's and the firm's need to drive success.