Family Law
Paul Weiss, Munger Tolles Lead Bill, Melinda Gates Divorce Teams
NewsTeams of lawyers led by Munger, Tolles & Olson and Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison are handling the divorce of Bill and Melinda Gates, who announced Monday the end of their 27-year marriage.
Settlement in Deadly Sinking of Scandies Rose Crab Boat Calls for More Than $9M Payout
Newshe owners of the Scandies Rose have reached a settlement of more than $9 million with two surviving crew and the families of four men who died when the Washington-managed crab boat went down Dec. 31 off Alaska.
Jennifer Dulos’ Family Sues CT Judge Over Court Delays Due to COVID
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A lawyer representing Jennifer Dulos’ family has filed a federal complaint seeking to require the state Judicial Branch to foreclose on Fotis Dulos’ former Farmington residence even though housing proceedings have been halted due to the coronavirus pandemic.
Attorney Steals $558,371.13 From Step-Mom for Gambling Debts
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A woman whose step-son, an attorney, stole $558,371.13 from her was not entitled to a directed verdict in a case in which she blames her ex-husband for the loss based on his failure to alert her that his son by a previous marriage was addicted to gambling.
Lawyer Who Told Client ‘I’m Done’ Faces $300K Malpractice Ruling
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A lawyer will stay on the hook for a $300,000 malpractice verdict after walking out on a client who was unhappy with the way settlement talks in a divorce were going.
Ohio Lawyer Suspended for Sexy Texts and Unauthorized Practice
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An Ohio lawyer crossed a border and also a line, leading to a two-year suspension and a restitution order under an opinion the state supreme court handed down this week.
Aide to District Attorney Larry Krasner is Charged with Child Endangerment
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A policy adviser to Philadelphia District Attorney Larry Krasner was arrested Monday and charged with endangering the welfare of a child for allegedly leaving her 4-year-old daughter unattended in her car for more than a half-hour.
Legacy Family Court Foundation Receives Grant from Texas Bar Foundation
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The Texas Bar Foundation awarded Legacy Family Court Foundation a $12,500 grant award to support its mission and goal to raise funds and awareness for effective court advocacy on behalf of the Legacy Family Civil Specialty Court program in Dallas County.
Judge Sanctions Lawyer and Clients $220K for Alleged Misconduct in Guardianship Case
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Bexar County Probate Court Judge Oscar Kazen ruled that Phil Ross and his clients had “designed and carried out a vexatious litigation campaign.”
University’s General Counsel Suspended, Gets 30 Days in Jail for Court Behavior
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Sean P. FitzGerald was sentenced following a series of misbehavior incidents while representing himself in the divorce from his wife.
Orsinger, Nelson, Downing & Anderson Attorney Taylor Mohr Earns Family Law Board Certification
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Taylor Mohr, an associate at family law boutique Orsinger, Nelson, Downing & Anderson, has earned Board Certification in Family Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization.
Bezos Divorce May Prove Even High-Profile Couples Can Divorce Amicably
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With their primary residence listed as Washington, a community property state, the property and marital assets accumulated during the marriage will most likely be evenly split.
Democrats’ Long-Shot Plan to Stop Trump’s Supreme Court Pick
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Democrats plan to frame the process around women’s health and the future of legalized abortion, predicts The Los Angeles Times.
A Family Lawyer’s Perspective on Parental Alienation
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Parental alienation, once confirmed by experienced and trained professionals, is undeniably a form of child abuse that no child should endure, writes Keith Nelson for Orsinger, Nelson, Downing & Anderson.
Supreme Court Poised to Rule on Trump Travel Ban, Union Fees, Other Cases
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The U.S. Supreme Court is heading toward the end of its current term, and remaining cases include the Trump travel ban, union fees, and regulations on Christian-based anti-abortion centers.
Hours After His Divorce is Final, Man Accused of Killing Ex-Wife’s Attorney
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Antonio Benjamin Mari, 41, died from multiple gunshots Wednesday afternoon, two hours after the final divorce hearing in a Bartow County court.
Orsinger, Nelson, Downing & Anderson Adds Attorney Taylor Mohr
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Boutique family law firm Orsinger, Nelson, Downing & Anderson, LLP, has added Taylor Mohr as an associate in the firm’s Frisco, Texas, office.
The Court is Tiebreaker When Parents Can’t Agree
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A divorced couple cannot agree on whether their son, who has a history of concussions, should stop playing high school football out of a concern for his safety.
Paul Hewett Joins Orsinger, Nelson, Downing & Anderson’s New Frisco Office
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North Texas lawyer Paul Hewett has joined the family law boutique Orsinger, Nelson, Downing & Anderson, LLP, as a partner in the firm’s newly opened Frisco, Texas offic
Valin Woodward Joins Langley & Banack in New Braunfels, Texas Office
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Valin L. Woodward has joined Langley & Banack, Inc. in its New Braunfels, Texas office. Woodward is a native of New Braunfels and an active member of the community.
