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McNees Wallace & Nurick LLC

How Pennsylvania’s child custody law is changing in 2025: What parents need to know

When it comes to child custody, court decisions have a profound impact on families. Understanding how judges evaluate these cases empowers parents to advocate more effectively for their children’s well-being. With recent...more

Lasher Holzapfel Sperry & Ebberson PLLC

Washington Law on Parenting Plan Limitations is Changing

RCW 26.09.191, the Washington law on parenting plan limitations (a/k/a “.191 restrictions”), will change this month due to the passage of House Bill 1620. The bill, which was passed by the Legislature and signed into law by...more

Stange Law Firm, PC

What is a psychosexual evaluation?

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Sadly, in some child custody matters, sexual abuse allegations can arise. One party might allege that the other parent has sexually abused the children or poses a risk of doing so. In some cases, one party may even be a...more

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Can a child report abusive parents to the police?

Parents are the foremost guardians in a child’s life, nourishing and protecting them during the most vulnerable stages. Parents are expected to be loving, kind and understanding of their children’s needs. However, in rare...more

Epstein Becker & Green

Maryland Legislature Slashes Child Victims Act Damages Cap by More than 50%

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In 2023, the Maryland General Assembly passed the Maryland Child Victims Act of 2023 (“CVA”) to expand claimants’ ability to file and seek damages for alleged child sexual abuse cases, following the trend initiated by other...more

Bowditch & Dewey

Child Custody and Coercive Control

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It is long-standing law in Massachusetts that the best interests of a child govern custody disputes. Said another way, when parents cannot agree and the court has to make custody and parenting time decisions, the well-being...more

Guidepost Solutions LLC

April is National Child Abuse Prevention Month: Is Your Child-Serving Organization Child Safe?

National Child Abuse Prevention Month reminds us of the importance of organizations and community members working together to prevent child abuse and neglect. In April each year, we are reminded of the staggering rate of...more

Epstein Becker & Green

New York Court of Appeals Holds That Child Victims Act Claims Brought Against the State of New York Must Meet Statutory...

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In a unanimous ruling, the New York Court of Appeals held that the New York State Legislature did not alter the substantive pleading requirements of Section 11(b) of the Court of Claims Act (the “Act”) for claims brought...more

Cohen Seglias Pallas Greenhall & Furman PC

When Parental Discipline Becomes a Legal Issue: Key Takeaways from State v. Franck A. Amang for NJ Family Law Practitioners

The line between lawful parental discipline and criminal conduct can be a legal tightrope—especially when the Division of Child Protection and Permanency (DCP&P) is involved. The recent Appellate Division decision in State v....more

Tyson & Mendes LLP

Civil Procedure Updates to Know in New York for 2025

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In 2025, get ready for a whirlwind of updates across the state. From personal jurisdiction to discovery and beyond, some recent cases are shifting the landscape in New York. Read below to find out what happened and learn the...more

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Maryland Supreme Court Upholds Removal of Civil Statute of Limitations for Child Sexual Abuse Cases

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Maryland’s highest court, in a 4-3 decision on February 3, narrowly upheld the Child Victims Act of 2023, a law that retroactively and prospectively repeals the civil statute of limitations for survivors of child sexual...more

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FTC Blog Outlines Factors for Companies to Consider About AI — AI: The Washington Report

The FTC staff recently published a blog post outlining four factors for companies to consider when developing or deploying AI products to avoid running afoul of the nation’s consumer protection laws. The blog post does...more

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Safeguarding Children's Rights in the UAE: An Overview of Federal Law on Child Protection (Wadeema's Law)

Wadeema’s Law, officially known as Federal Law No. 3 of 2016 Concerning Child Rights, stands as a cornerstone of child protection in the UAE. Named after a tragic case of child abuse that shocked the nation, the law was...more

Bailey & Glasser, LLP

Protecting Children Online on Universal Children's Day

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On this Universal Children’s Day, celebrate with us by reflecting on all the wonders of childhood: the innocence, joy, curiosity, the energy and giggles, the pure love and trust of a child who looks up to you, depends on you,...more

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Maximizing Value, Release Valve, and L.A. Law

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True Value files bankruptcy with a bid to sell to a hardware rival | CNN - On Monday, 75-year-old hardware store brand True Value filed for bankruptcy and plans to sell its entire operations to rival company Do it Best,...more

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Back to School Safety Tips: A Lawyer’s Guide to Protecting Your Child from Abuse, Bullying, and Sexual Misconduct

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​​​​​​​As the school year begins, parents often focus on purchasing supplies, setting routines, and ensuring their child is ready for the academic challenges ahead. However, a crucial aspect that should not be overlooked is...more

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Kayden’s Law - Update to Pennsylvania Custody Factors

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On April 15, 2024, Governor Josh Shapiro signed Senate Bill 55, “Kayden’s Law,” making changes to the Pennsylvania child custody factors set forth in Title 23 in an effort to provide further protection to children’s safety....more

Davis Wright Tremaine LLP

Latest NIST Guidance Identifies Generative AI Risks and Corresponding Mitigation Strategies

On July 26, NIST released a final version of its Generative Artificial Intelligence Profile (GenAI Profile), a cross-sectoral profile of and companion to the AI Risk Management Framework (AI RMF) (for further detail on the AI...more

Guidepost Solutions LLC

Mandatory Reporting: Essential Insights for Child-Centric Organizations

For institutions and organizations entrusted with the care of children, such as schools, daycares, hospitals, faith-based communities, camps and sports teams, the responsibility to safeguard their well-being is vital....more

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[Webinar] Litigating Parental Alienation Claims: Strategies, Investigation, Obtaining Evidence, Role of Experts, Intervention -...

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This CLE webinar will discuss the issue of allegations of supposed "parental alienation" and offer guidance for handling a case involving such allegations in court. The panel will discuss the term "parental alienation," why...more

McDonnell Boehnen Hulbert & Berghoff LLP

AI News Roundup – Backlash from Silicon Valley tech companies, Anti-AI movement, Apple Intelligence, and more

To help you stay on top of the latest news, our AI practice group has compiled a roundup of the developments we are following....more

Goldberg Segalla

Louisiana Supreme Court Reopens Window Reviving Childhood Sexual Abuse Claims

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On June 13, 2024, the Louisiana Supreme Court vacated its prior decision deeming the revival provisions of Section 2 of 2021 La. Acts 322 and Section 2 of 2022 La. Acts 386 unconstitutional, finding now that the legislature’s...more

Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP

Download from PIER24

More than 350 leaders from child protection NGOs, victim advocacy groups, research organisations, technology providers, domestic and international police forces, and advisors convened in London last month to tackle the global...more

Davis Wright Tremaine LLP

UPDATE: Net Neutrality Open Internet Order Set Aside

On May 7, 2024, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) issued its latest network neutrality order, Safeguarding and Securing the Open Internet (the "Order"), which was published in the Federal Register on May 22, 2024,...more

Fox Rothschild LLP

A Court Actually Found Alienation and Did Something About It – How Novel

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Parental alienation cases are heart breaking, both because of the damage to the children and the fact that the alienated parent is often robbed of large parts of the children’s childhood – and worse. For years I have said...more

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