What is collaborative divorce and how does it differ from a litigated divorce in Connecticut? Collaborative divorce, like divorce mediation, is an alternative dispute resolution method that guides couples through the divorce process with minimal court involvement. Collaborative divorce emphasizes cooperation, transparency, and mutual respect over adversarial court proceedings. By committing in writing to avoid […]
What is a collaborative divorce in Illinois and how does this differ from a traditional contested divorce? Collaborative divorce in Illinois is a way to become divorced using the Collaborative Process (CP). Effective January 1, 2018, the Illinois Collaborative Process Act, 750 ILCS 90/1 et seq. was enacted. This Act formally recognizes CP as an […]
To begin this interview, could you please provide an overview of the legal framework for product liability in Georgia? What are the key laws and regulations that govern product liability? The primary distinction between strict liability and negligence-based product liability claims is when the claims may be brought. In Georgia, strict liability claims are barred […]
Krystyna H. Monticello is a partner of Attorneys at Oscislawski LLC (Oscislawski LLC), a nationally-recognized boutique health law firm based in Princeton, New Jersey, with an office in Scottsdale, Arizona. Every year since 2018, Oscislawski LLC has been included among the ’Best Law Firms’ in healthcare law in Princeton, New Jersey (issued by Best Lawyers®), […]
How serious does an injury have to be to file a personal injury claim in Florida? There is no minimum or maximum rule when it comes to bringing a personal injury claim. And, candidly, injuries can affect each person differently. What are the most common types of injury claims? Generally, the most common types of […]
Employment law is one of the fastest-changing areas of law in California. Every year, several important new labor laws take effect, and 2024 is no different. California enacted several new employment laws for 2024. What are the key changes and what do employers need to prepare for? There were dozens of changes. However, the ones […]
Patricia Fersch, a seasoned practitioner in matrimonial and family law with three decades of experience in New York City, offers invaluable perspectives on divorce proceedings. In this interview, she delves into crucial considerations such as the necessity of legal representation, types of divorce in New York, the divorce process timeline, mediation as an option, child […]
An Interview with Brian Robison: Business-Litigation and Mediation in Texas One of the most interesting developments in commercial litigation is the way a new generation of mediators is using creative and business-minded approaches to resolving conflict. One of those taking a new approach to mediation is Brian Robison, a partner in Texas-based law firm Brown […]
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