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| April 30, 2026
After more than 30 years of practicing law, I have come to understand something that many lawyers, law students, and law firm staff eventually learn the hard way: Stress often... Continue Reading...
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| April 30, 2026
After more than 30 years of practicing law, I have come to understand something that many lawyers, law students, and law firm staff eventually learn the hard way: Stress often... Continue Reading...
| January 9, 2026
Few negotiators face more intense pressure than those involved in high-stakes crisis situations, like the New York City Police Department Hostage Negotiation Team. These professionals are tasked with defusing life-threatening scenarios,... Continue Reading...
| January 9, 2026
Effective communication and negotiation are essential life skills—but they become especially important in personal relationships, particularly in marriage and, yes, even during divorce. Disagreements are inevitable. People date, live together,... Continue Reading...
| January 9, 2026
In recent years, the tone of communication in the legal profession has shifted noticeably. Many practitioners have observed a rise in more aggressive, confrontational, and less civil interactions, not only... Continue Reading...
| January 8, 2026
In the challenging terrain of divorce, where emotions often run high and communication can be strained, finding a way to navigate the separation process peacefully and constructively is paramount. In “Getting... Continue Reading...
| January 8, 2026
Family law matters are rarely easy. Emotions run high, trust is often broken, and the hurt can be overwhelming. In the midst of that pain, it can feel tempting to... Continue Reading...
| September 25, 2025
On March 27, 2024, the Quebec National Assembly introduced Bill 56, signaling a pivotal shift in Quebec family law by creating a new legal framework for common-law couples with children.... Continue Reading...
| September 18, 2025
Avoiding difficult conversations often leads to more harm than good. Conflict aversion is part of the fabric of most people’s DNA. A substantial amount of literature exists providing tips on how... Continue Reading...
| September 16, 2025
There’s a quiet truth in family law that not enough people talk about: The best divorce lawyers don’t just fight hard. They feel deeply. In an area of law filled... Continue Reading...
| August 5, 2025
Large Language Models, known as LLMs, are specialized artificial intelligence systems designed to understand, generate and manipulate human language. Through processing vast amounts of text data, LLM’s learn linguistic patterns,... Continue Reading...