The Step That Protects Your Wishes and Eases the Burden on Your Family
Today our office was urgently contacted by the son of an Israeli American citizen living in Florida. The father owns assets in both the United States and Israel, but he is currently hospitalized, suffering from cognitive decline and physical weakness. Because he never executed a will or a lasting power of attorney, the family now […]
When Everything Looks Promising but Still Collapses
After four years of efforts to rescue the investment, in May 2025 the investors of the HAP SEVEN project in Manhattan received an official notice that their investment was lost. The developer behind the project was experienced and had a proven track record of success in other developments. Nevertheless, halted financing, rising interest rates, inflation, […]
Massachusetts Court: Parental Abduction Built on Lies Will Not Stand
A recent Massachusetts decision (Karlevid v. Sloto, Sept. 26, 2025) ordered a child’s return to Sweden under the Hague Convention. The turning point? Credibility. The Court found the mother lied under oath, misrepresented a “temporary visit” as permanent relocation, and pressured the father: “Give me full custody in both the U.S. and Sweden, or see […]
War Does Not Justify Child Abduction. Key Ruling from England
In May 2025, an English court delivered a clear message. A mother who kept her children in England because of the Israel, Hamas war and her own mental health struggles was not protected under Article 13(b) of the Hague Convention. Key principles: • Only a grave and immediate risk to the children can justify deviating […]
When an Entrepreneurial Dream Turns Into a Legal Nightmare
Two sisters built a successful cosmetics brand, and after thriving in their home country they set their sights on conquering New York. Reality: Just two weeks after the launch, they received a cease-and-desist letter from a New York law firm informing them that their company name was already a registered trademark in the United States. […]