Daniel Pollack

July 11, 2018 | New York Law Journal

In every hearing to determine domestic violence, a court is faced with the dilemma of whether to grant or deny protection to a named plaintiff. Each state uses a different standard of proof, but the procedures are similar. Presenting a good case may positively affect later child custody decisions and distribution of assets where there is a civil case for damages.

By Toby Kleinman and Daniel Pollack

1 minute read

June 12, 2018 | New York Law Journal

All abuse is traumatic and where one is in a trusting relationship it is even more devastating.

By Daniel Pollack and Toby G. Kleinman

7 minute read

March 13, 2018 | New York Law Journal

Just as the medical profession has created pediatrics and adolescent medicine to address the unique needs of these age groups, law enforcement agencies need to train and guide law enforcement officials to handle cases with youth with the skills, resources, and information necessary to avoid results leading to severe miscarriages of justice resulting in traumatic impacts.

By Lisa H. Thurau and Daniel Pollack

10 minute read

September 26, 2017 | New York Law Journal

Julia Sands and Daniel Pollack write: Discrimination based on gender in many settings is illegal. However, because children in group homes are a particularly sensitive and vulnerable population to work with, there is a potentially tricky balance between steering clear of discrimination while hiring and/or assigning work shifts, and ensuring that children in the group home remain safe and comfortable.

By Julia Sands and Daniel Pollack

13 minute read