Family court

William Chapman of Potter Anderson & Corroon Elected to Law Firm Antiracism Alliance Board of Directors

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Thursday, July 14, 2022

WILMINGTON, Del., July 14, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Potter Anderson & Corroon LLP today announced that Judge William Chapman has been elected to the Board of Directors of the Law Firm Antiracism Alliance (LFAA) .

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  • WILMINGTON, Del., July 14, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Potter Anderson & Corroon LLP today announced that Judge William Chapman has been elected to the Board of Directors of the Law Firm Antiracism Alliance (LFAA) .
  • Its an honor to be elected to the Board of Directors for the Law Firm Antiracism Alliance where we are working to leverage the alliances resources for pro bono initiatives, said Chapman, Chief Diversity Officer, Director of Pro Bono Services and Senior Counsel at Potter Anderson & Corroon.
  • Chapman joined Potter Anderson after serving as a judge on the Family Court of the State of Delaware.
  • Potter Anderson & Corroon LLP is one of the largest and most highly regarded Delaware law firms, providing legal services to regional, national and international clients.

NATIONAL COUNCIL OF JUVENILE AND FAMILY COURT JUDGES ADOPTS RESOLUTION TO STRENGTHEN ROLE OF JUDGES NATIONWIDE

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Wednesday, June 15, 2022

NEW YORK, June 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Last week, the Board of Directors at the National Council of Juvenile and Family Court Judges (NCJFCJ) unanimously voted to adopt the "Resolution on Strengthening the Role of Judges Who Handle Juvenile Justice Cases Statewide." The recommendations in the resolution were proposed in a recently released 50-state analysis, "Courting Judicial Excellence in Juvenile Justice: A 50-State Study." The report and corresponding resolution provide guidance on how states can and should strengthen their juvenile courts so that judges who handle delinquency cases can make better-informed decisions that will improve public safety and youth outcomes. The study is co-authored by the NCJFCJ and The Council of State Governments (CSG) Justice Center with support from The State Justice Institute.

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  • The National Council of Juvenile and Family Court Judges (NCJFCJ) adopted a new resolution to strengthen the role of judges who handle juvenile justice cases.
  • NEW YORK, June 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Last week, the Board of Directors at the National Council of Juvenile and Family Court Judges (NCJFCJ) unanimously voted to adopt the "Resolution on Strengthening the Role of Judges Who Handle Juvenile Justice Cases Statewide."
  • The recommendations in the resolution were proposed in a recently released 50-state analysis, "Courting Judicial Excellence in Juvenile Justice: A 50-State Study."
  • Founded in 1937, the Reno, Nev.-based National Council of Juvenile and Family Court Judges (NCJFCJ) is the nation's oldest judicial membership organization and is focused on improving the effectiveness of our nation's juvenile and family courts.

13 Unprecedented Unethical and Unlawful Violations Found in San Diego Family Courts by KidsMatter

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Wednesday, June 15, 2022

SAN DIEGO, June 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- KidsMatter, a 501(c)(3) charity based in San Diego, California, which represents over 25 parents, attorneys, and former judges throughout San Diego, as well as thousands of other litigants in California, is denouncing the San Diego Family Court for what can only be described as putting profits before parents and children.

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  • SAN DIEGO, June 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --KidsMatter, a 501(c)(3) charity based in San Diego, California, which represents over 25 parents, attorneys, and former judges throughout San Diego, as well as thousands of other litigants in California, is denouncing the San Diego Family Court for what can only be described as putting profits before parents and children.
  • "And that's just the tip of the iceberg for the Titanic-sized problems we've identified and observed in San Diego family courts," said Mark Fidelman, Director of KidsMatter.
  • KidsMatter could not find one prosecution of a false allegation made in Family Court in the San Diego Superior Court.
  • Herein verified and signed by:
    Mark Fidelman, North County San Diego Court, now Downtown San Diego
    Robert Emert, North County San Diego Court, now Downtown San Diego

Burns & Levinson Announces Andrea Dunbar Rejoins Private Client Group

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Tuesday, April 12, 2022

BOSTON, April 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Burns & Levinson announced today that Andrea Dunbar has rejoined the firm as a partner in its Private Client Group.

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  • BOSTON, April 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Burns & Levinson announced today that Andrea Dunbar has rejoined the firm as a partner in its Private Client Group.
  • Dunbar was previously a partner at the firm before leaving toserve as an Assistant Judicial Case Manager at the Massachusetts Probate and Family Court in Bristol County, Massachusetts.
  • Dunbar is a member of Burns & Levinson's Divorce & Family Law,Fiduciary Litigation and Trusts & Estates practices, where she focuses on all aspects of probate and family court litigation and estate planning in Massachusetts andRhodeIsland.
  • At Burns & Levinson, we provide high-level, client-centric and results-oriented legal services to our regional, national and international clients.

Soberlink is Redefining Alcohol Monitoring for Parents and Attorneys

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Wednesday, January 12, 2022

By educating attorneys and families on the powerful effects of reliable alcohol monitoring, Soberlink hopes to help even more individuals manage their Alcohol Use Disorder (AUD) and regain the trust of their families and loved ones.

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  • By educating attorneys and families on the powerful effects of reliable alcohol monitoring, Soberlink hopes to help even more individuals manage their Alcohol Use Disorder (AUD) and regain the trust of their families and loved ones.
  • The weaponization of alcohol use has the unfortunate ability to rip families apart, said Chris Beck, VP of Business Development at Soberlink.
  • Our goal at Soberlink is to empower parents to be a part of their childrens lives by offering reliable alcohol monitoring that gives family members, as well as attorneys and professional caregivers or treatment providers, peace of mind.
  • Soberlink are the makers of a discreet alcohol monitoring device that documents sobriety with the highest level of reliability and accuracy.

MassNAELA Honors State Representative Brian Murray and Other Civic Leaders at Annual Meeting

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Friday, December 17, 2021

Massachusetts State Representative Brian Murray was named the Legislator of the Year for his support and efforts toward passage of legislation that protects seniors, specifically the Life Estate Value legislation.

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  • Massachusetts State Representative Brian Murray was named the Legislator of the Year for his support and efforts toward passage of legislation that protects seniors, specifically the Life Estate Value legislation.
  • Patsos was instrumental in helping the state obtain a federal Elder Justice Innovation grant for $1M.
  • MassNAELA member, Alexis Levitt, Norwell, MA, was presented the Deborah H. Thomson Advocacy Award, which recognizes a MassNAELA members efforts in advocating for elder issues in state government.
  • The MassNAELA annual meeting also included the election of chapter officers and directors for the New Year.

National Family Court Watch Receives Record Private Donation

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Tuesday, November 16, 2021

MILFORD, Mich., Nov. 16, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- In recognition of Family Court Awareness Month, the National Family Court Watch Project is proud to announce a generous donation from Dr. Blue Maas, a longtime supporter of NFCWP.

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  • MILFORD, Mich., Nov. 16, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- In recognition of Family Court Awareness Month, the National Family Court Watch Project is proud to announce a generous donation from Dr. Blue Maas, a longtime supporter of NFCWP.
  • The National Family Court Watch Project is proud to announce a generous donation from longtime supporter Dr. Blue Maas.
  • The National Family Court Watch Project has collected detailed data on over 600 Family Court proceedings across the nation.
  • The National Family Court Watch Project is dedicated to providing an impartial assessment of the effectiveness of family courts in dealing with custody, visitation, support, and property issues.

Soberlink and the National Council of Juvenile and Family Court Judges Create Judge's Bench Card to Guide Judiciary Decisions Regarding Alcohol Use Disorder

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Tuesday, October 26, 2021

RENO, Nev., Oct. 26, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Soberlink , the experts in remote alcohol monitoring, and the National Council of Juvenile and Family Court Judges (NCJFCJ) have teamed up to create a Judge's Bench Card regarding Alcohol Use Disorder (AUD) .

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  • RENO, Nev., Oct. 26, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Soberlink , the experts in remote alcohol monitoring, and the National Council of Juvenile and Family Court Judges (NCJFCJ) have teamed up to create a Judge's Bench Card regarding Alcohol Use Disorder (AUD) .
  • This growing problem, exacerbated by recent pandemic-induced stress and isolation , poses a potential risk to children and families.
  • The Bench Card for AUD, authored by an esteemed panel of judges and forensic psychologists including Hon.
  • About National Council of Juvenile and Family Court Judges:
    Founded in 1937, the Reno, Nev.-based National Council of Juvenile and Family Court Judges, is the nation's oldest judicial membership organization and focused on improving the effectiveness of our nation's juvenile and family courts.

Soberlink and the National Council of Juvenile and Family Court Judges Create Judge’s Bench Card to Guide Judiciary Decisions Regarding Alcohol Use Disorder

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Tuesday, October 26, 2021

Soberlink , the experts in remote alcohol monitoring, and the National Council of Juvenile and Family Court Judges (NCJFCJ) have teamed up to create a Judges Bench Card regarding Alcohol Use Disorder (AUD).

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  • Soberlink , the experts in remote alcohol monitoring, and the National Council of Juvenile and Family Court Judges (NCJFCJ) have teamed up to create a Judges Bench Card regarding Alcohol Use Disorder (AUD).
  • This growing problem, exacerbated by recent pandemic-induced stress and isolation , poses a potential risk to children and families.
  • The Bench Card for AUD, authored by an esteemed panel of judges and forensic psychologists including Hon.
  • About National Council of Juvenile and Family Court Judges:
    Founded in 1937, the Reno, Nev.-based National Council of Juvenile and Family Court Judges, is the nations oldest judicial membership organization and focused on improving the effectiveness of our nations juvenile and family courts.

Citizens for a Pro-Business Delaware Files Freedom of Information Act Request to Reveal Judicial Nominating Commission, Calls on Governor Carney to Respect Request and Make Public the Members of the Commission

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Tuesday, August 10, 2021

Since the appointment of Justice Tamika Montgomery-Reeves to the Delaware Supreme Court in 2019, Governor Carney has failed to nominate a single person of color to the states Supreme Court or the Court of Chancery.

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  • Since the appointment of Justice Tamika Montgomery-Reeves to the Delaware Supreme Court in 2019, Governor Carney has failed to nominate a single person of color to the states Supreme Court or the Court of Chancery.
  • Said Citizens for a Pro-Business Delaware Campaign Manager Chris Coffey, From top to bottom, the Delaware judicial nominating process is designed to deflect public scrutiny away from those in positions of power.
  • We are calling on Governor Carney to immediately release the names and professional affiliations of all 11 members of the Judicial Nominating Commission.
  • For more information on Citizens for a Pro-Business Delaware or to join the cause, visit DelawareForBusiness.org .