Elisa Reiter

Jan 15, 2025 | law.com | Elisa Reiter |Daniel A. Pollack |Jeffrey C. Siegel

L-R: Elisa Reiter, Daniel Pollack, and Jeffrey Siegel. Courtesy photos Commentary Nondisparagement clauses are frequently scrutinized for potentially infringing on First Amendment rights. How do litigants, and their representatives, balance the complex interplay between family law and Constitutional rights? What’s the difference between disparagement and complaining? What are the implications of these competing forces for divorcing couples in Texas and beyond?

Nov 19, 2024 | law.com | Elisa Reiter |Jeffrey C. Siegel |Daniel A. Pollack

Narcissism is often characterized by an inflated sense of self-importance and a deep-seated need for admiration. However, beneath that facade lies a complex interplay of psychodynamics that can lead to tumultuous forces within the mind of the narcissist—specifically, the tension between their internal sense of power and entitlement versus their pervasive feelings of inadequacy.

Nov 13, 2024 | law.com | Elisa Reiter |Daniel A. Pollack

The issue of parentage is not often disputed—but sometimes it is. A legal parent is someone who is recognized by law as the mother or father of a child. This may include a biological parent, an adoptive parent, a court-appointed guardian, or a parent of a child conceived through assisted reproduction. These definitions grow complicated and the subject of debate, particularly in legal contexts where definitions impact custody and child welfare decisions.

Nov 6, 2024 | law.com | Elisa Reiter |Daniel A. Pollack

Who Got The Work Michael G. Bongiorno, Andrew Scott Dulberg and Elizabeth E. Driscoll from Wilmer Cutler Pickering Hale and Dorr have stepped in to represent Symbotic Inc., an A.I.-enabled technology platform that focuses on increasing supply chain efficiency, and other defendants in a pending shareholder derivative lawsuit. The case, filed Oct.

Oct 23, 2024 | law.com | Elisa Reiter |Daniel A. Pollack

Drug and alcohol testing have become common practice in a variety of settings, including child custody evaluations. Parents sometimes accuse each other of not only drug use, but of suffering from addictions that impair parenting ability. Understanding the mechanics of drug testing, dispelling common myths about the (in)ability to circumvent such tests, and recognizing how drug test results can influence custody cases is crucial.