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News & Analysis as of May 23, 2013

Virtual Visitation

by Bryan L. Salamone and Associates P.C. on 12/28/2012

Face-to-face interactions are no longer the only way for non-custodial parents to have contact with their children. Skype, Google chat, video phone and various Internet options allow parents to visit with their youngsters no...more

How Much Will You Pay in Alimony? There’s an App for That

by Lawyers.com on 9/19/2012

If you’re wondering how your lawyer arrives at important numbers like fines, waiting periods, possible jail time, or amounts of spousal support, help has arrived. From your divorce to your rights when you’re questioned by the...more

An Overview of G.I.N.A.

by Ronald Brown on 4/29/2011

This article describes new protections for employees and new challenges for employers (including specific things to do and not to do) under the Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act....more

Safety and Security in a Digital Age

by Melissa Brown on 7/1/2010

Safety and Security in a Digital Age summarizes the many ways one's privacy is violated and monitored by others. The article discusses relevant case law and statutes that impact such technology and helps attorneys apprise...more

Lawyer's Weekly: Effectively manage your practice online by leveraging technology

by Clio on 8/31/2009

A case study of how the Law Offices of Place & Hanley, LLC, leverages technology to effectively manage their cases in securities and commodities litigation, family law, wills and trusts....more

Husband's Emails Admissable in Divorce

by Daniel Clement on 5/14/2009

In a case that seems to be splitting hairs, a judge ruled that emails culled by a wife from her husband’s on-line account did not constitute eavesdropping and were, therefore, admissible at trial. Had the emails been...more