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Have you named a guardian in your will for your minor children? If you die without designating who should raise your minor children, the court will decide who gets custody of them. Make sure to also designate a successor guardian and have a conversation with all guardians beforehand to ensure they are on board. Talk to your estate planning attorney to learn more.

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Drs. Stephanie Knight and Jill RachBeisel are co-authors of a paper analyzing the trade-offs in virtual civil commitment hearings. Appearing in the November 14 Psychiatric Services, "Virtual Civil Commitment Hearings: Convenience at the Cost of Compromised Communication and Safety Assessments" examines the challenges and concerns that virtual hearings introduce, additional benefits of virtual CC hearings beyond those discussed in the current literature may also be present. https://lnkd.in/dYFBAWh4

In an April 12, 2024, property rights remand ruling, the Supreme Court hints at its willingness to expand its judicial review authority. Surprisingly, the Court’s potential expansion involves traditional local decisions on funding infrastructure services. Sheetz v. El Dorado County. While the case centered on impact fees funding additional road capacity associated with new development, the Court’s remand uncertainties will impact other community services already stressed with changing weather patterns, such as water supply, wastewater management, flood protection, and fire protection. The justices could not agree on whether and how to modify past legal precedent for expanding its review authority, so it remanded the case back to state courts. In the interim, the Court’s incomplete ruling creates uncertainty that will foster additional lawsuits challenging other state land-related programs. #propertyrights #infrastructure #adaptation #climatechange #EPA #landuseplanning #impactfees #unconstitutionalconditions

Air-horn-and-giant-foam-cowboy-hat-worthy-news. After 30+ years, the end is seemingly nigh for the Ordinary Cause Rules. Tucked away in this year's SCTS Annual Business Plan is the quiet revelation that the 2024-2025 civil justice reform agenda includes ongoing work on a proposal to create a new unitary set of rules for Ordinary Actions at both Sheriff and Court of Session level. No further details are given, but hopefully this will lead to consolidation, simplification and modernisation of the rules for civil practitioners. Other key reform areas for this year include the expansion of Civil Online functionality to Ordinary Cause actions (which I posted about in March in more detail) and to Court of Session matters, and a planned expansion of the use of live-streaming in civil courts. https://lnkd.in/dKsuvGve

Florida is going federal! The extensive amendments to the Florida Rules of Civil Procedure approved by the Florida Supreme Court yesterday should make litigating in Florida more efficient and analogous to federal court, which I personally love. The new rules are effective 1/1/25 and include things such as: •A conferreal requirement before filing non-dispositive motions and a certificate of conferral •Elimination of the requirement that a case must be “at issue" to be set for trial and disfavored motions to continue, which will courts should now rarely grant •60 day deadline after service to file a written response to a motion for summary judgment •Required Discovery Disclosures analogous to the Initial Rule 26(a)(1) Disclosure within 60 days of service of the Complaint •Adoption of federal proportionality requirement for discovery •Required supplementation of discovery responses #litigation #litigator #floridalawyers

Going to court can be a nerve-wracking experience, regardless of the reason. Whether you're there for a landlord tenant matter, traffic, or a civil lawsuit, it's important to keep a few things in mind. Here are some tips to remember. #centannilaw #listentolarry #landlordslovelarry #nj

Navigating summer vacation can be challenging for separated parents. Effective communication and planning between the parents is essential. While many separated parents successfully agree on holiday arrangements, disputes may require legal assistance. Associate Jonathan Casey discusses how the court may deal with school holiday arrangements to prioritise the child's best interests. Read the article here: https://lnkd.in/gk6t6TPi

Empower yourself with knowledge! 🧠✊ These fundamental civil rights during an arrest are your shield. Share this, spread awareness, and let's stand united for justice. If you or someone you know needs legal guidance, reach out to ensure your rights are protected. Together, we advocate for a fair and just society. ⚖️🌐 🤝 For legal support, contact us at Cohen & Fitch or visit buff.ly/3SZfDsb. Let's navigate the path to justice together! * * #CivilRights #KnowledgeIsPower #LegalJustice #cohen & fitch #SafetyFirst #HumanRightsMatter #UncoverTheTruth #SystemicChange #RaiseYourVoice #StandForJustice #NewYorkTimesReport

Landlords! Are you ready to navigate civil court proceedings? ⚖️ These essential pointers could make the difference between feeling lost and leading with confidence in civil proceedings. Read more: https://lnkd.in/eWfZfhPU https://bit.ly/3uMxSsP #landlordlaw #landlord #uklandlord #propertymanagement #lettings #landlordlife #civilcourt #courtproceedings