On February 17, 2026, the judge in the case of United States v. Heppner (S.D. N.Y. Feb 17, 2026) answered a question of first impression nationwide: when a user communicates with a publicly available AI platform in connection with pending litigation are the AI user’s communications protected by attorney-client privilege or the work product doctrine?…
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Dispositive Motions in the Probate and Family Court
Dispositive Motions in the Probate and Family Court By Jennifer R. Silva, Esq. You have been contacted by your client because they have been served with a complaint. If your blinders are on, you may jump right into drafting your answer and a potential counterclaim and preparing for litigation. However, you would be doing your…
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The Case of Dolan v. Dolan: Massachusetts Two-Prong Test for the Modification of Alimony
In the recent case of Dolan v. Dolan, the Massachusetts Court of Appeals affirmed the longstanding rule for applying the two-prong analysis used in determining whether an applicant has demonstrated a material change in circumstances for the purpose of calculating alimony modification. In the appellate case, Mr. Dolan appealed the ruling of Judge Gorman, who…
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Back to Basics: Ways to Divorce in Massachusetts
In Massachusetts, there are several potential ways to get a divorce. The way you choose largely depends on whether you and your spouse agree on the terms of your divorce and your personal preference. If you are confused about your options, you can talk to a Massachusetts divorce attorney for assistance. Uncontested Divorce An uncontested…
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