"Preparing for a Media Onslaught," Los Angeles Lawyer 31:5, July-Aug 2008
When it comes to high-profile litigation, lawyers seem to prepare for every contingency; motions, jury selection, delays, evidentiary hearings, surprise testimony, except one: dealing with media coverage. Ms. Frank's recent article in the July/August 2008 Los Angeles Lawyer magazine urges lawyers to learn to deal effectively with the press for the benefit of their clients. The article is available here.
"When Markets Collapse, So Do Families, " Los Angeles Daily Journal, Thursday, October 9, 2008, page 6
In the midst of economic chaos a collapsing dollar, a volatile stock market and massive unemployment the first casualty is often marriage. Attorney Debra S. Frank's insights on impact of the economy on families appeared in the Los Angeles Daily Journal.
Reprinted and/or posted with the permission of Daily Journal Corp. (2008).
"Media and the Law," The Century City Lawyer 15:11, Winter 2008-09
Ms. Frank's recent article in The Century City Lawyer discusses the need for an attorney to be able to discuss the case not only within the arena of the Court, but with media outlets, as well. It is no longer standard practice to avoid the press, but instead forge a relationship in which you can convey information about your case and at the same time advance discreet points of law. The full text of Ms. Frank's article can be found here.
“What are my options if my fiancé refuses to sign a prenuptial agreement?” Super Lawyers Supplement to the Los Angeles Magazine, February 2009
Debra S. Frank’s wrote a brief article on premarital agreements for the Super Lawyers Supplement that appeared in the February 2009 issue of Los Angeles magazine. In the “ask Super Lawyers” column, Attorney Frank gives some suggestions for keeping your separate property as your separate property. The article is reprinted here.
"Are Mandatory Fee Arbitration Clauses Enforceable?," ACFLS Family Law Blog, May 28, 2009
In the May 28, 2009 ACFLS Family Law Blog entry, Debra discusses the recent case of Schatz v. Allen, Matkins, Leck, Gamble & Mallory, LLP (2009) 45 Cal.4th 557, which held that contractual arbitration agreements in retainer agreements are valid. She also provides examples of arbitration provisions in retainer agreements. The full text of Ms. Frank's article can be found here.
"California Marital Settlement and Other Family Law Agreements," CEB, Third Edition, updated 4/08
Debra S. Frank has written the two chapters for books published by Continuing Education of the Bar (CEB), the major provider of continuing legal education materials for lawyers in California.
"A marital agreement is an interspousal agreement, executed during an intact marriage, that affects marital rights and obligations." from Marital Agreements, by Debra S. Frank
Debra S. Frank authored the chapter entitled: "Marital Agreements," in California Marital Settlement and Other Family Law Agreements, CEB (Continuing Education of the Bar California), 3d edition, 2 looseleaf volumes, updated 4/09. Available for purchase at CEB's website.
"Dividing Pensions and Other Employee Benefits in California Divorces," CEB, updated 6/09
"Specialized forms of compensation have long been used by corporations to attract and retain employees and, particularly, key executives. In addition, many private professional firms with a single, highly compensated employee, such as an owner-operator, or small group of highly compensated employees, such as attorneys, physicians, accountants, and architects, provide specialized executive benefits. Stock options have also been popular for start-up companies, particularly during the dot-com boom, to preserve the new companies cash and provide employees with an incentive to give their best efforts for the companies success." from Stock Options and Benefits Under Executive Business Plans, by Debra S. Frank
Ms. Frank also wrote the chapter: "Stock Options and Benefits Under Executive Business Plans," in Dividing Pensions and Other Employee Benefits in California Divorces, CEB (Continuing Education of the Bar California), looseleaf, updated 6/09. Also available for purchase through CEB's website.