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The Matter of Daniel Hauser: Parents' Right to Refuse Medical Treatment for their Kids
By Javier Lavagnino, Esq. | Last updated on
When a child is sick, many parents probably don't think twice before getting them some medicine or taking them to the doctor, if necessary. But what if a...
The Brady Dougan Divorce Case: Getting Divorce Settlement Agreements Right
By Javier Lavagnino, Esq. | Last updated on
Okay, this probably falls under the category of "it can happen to anyone" but is also intended as a cautionary tale. A court ruled today that the CEO of the...
Is Gender Based Abortion Legal? Sweden Says Women Can Get Abortion Based on Baby's Sex
By Javier Lavagnino, Esq. | Last updated on
Swedish health authorities have ruled that gender based abortion is legal. In other words, in Sweden it is okay in the eyes of the law to decide to get an...
Workplace Bullying, Harassment Laws Coming Soon?
By Javier Lavagnino, Esq. | Last updated on
The topic of bullying sees no shortage of press coverage, whether the site of bullying be the schoolyard or the Internet. However, one phenomenon that has not...
Paternity Suit Deadlines: Rielle Hunter Wants Paternity Test for John Edwards, But is It Too Late?
By Javier Lavagnino, Esq. | Last updated on
Former Democratic presidential candidate John Edwards may be in need of some "Resilience" of his own considering the reports about his former mistress, Rielle...
Same-Sex Marriage Legalized in Maine, New Hampshire Gay Marriage Vote Coming Up
By Javier Lavagnino, Esq. | Last updated on
Following up on the post last week, Maine has become the latest in a string of New England states to legalize gay marriage. Although it was previously unclear...