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Toronto Star
03-06-2025
- General
- Toronto Star
We're separated but still living together. It's tense, and one of us has to go. How is that decided? Ask Gelman
Q: My spouse and I recently separated. We live together in our shared home, but there is tension. Neither one of us wants to leave. Is there a 'rule' that determines who must move out after separation? A: This is one of the most common and difficult questions people face when separating. For many separating couples, deciding who will leave the matrimonial home is not just a legal issue, it's an emotional one, tied to family memories, and the comfort of familiar surroundings. ARTICLE CONTINUES BELOW In Ontario, there is no automatic rule about who must move out of the shared home when a couple separates. The answer depends significantly on whether you're married or in a common law relationship. For married couples, both spouses have an equal right to possession of the matrimonial home, regardless of who owns it or whose name is on the lease. This legal protection comes from Ontario's Family Law Act and means neither spouse can legally force the other to leave without a court order. Business Opinion Lisa Gelman: I'm getting divorced and just found out my husband has been buying bitcoin. How do we split digital assets? Ask Gelman Unlike traditional assets such as stocks or property, writes family lawyer Lisa Gelman, digital Both spouses have the right to remain in the matrimonial home until an agreement or court order grants one spouse exclusive possession, the home is sold or the lease ends, or a Divorce Order is issued. Once a divorce is finalized, if you are not a legal owner or tenant of the home, you are no longer considered a 'spouse' under the Family Law Act and lose the automatic right to live in the matrimonial home. For this reason, it's essential to have a written separation agreement or court order that outlines what will happen to the home after separation. ARTICLE CONTINUES BELOW ARTICLE CONTINUES BELOW In contrast, common law couples do not have the same legal rights to the shared home. If only one partner is on the title or lease, they generally have the right to remain, and the other may be required to move out. Individuals in a common-law relationship who wish to make a claim to property must pursue a trust claim or an unjust enrichment claim in court, which can be both time-consuming and costly. In some cases, selling the home may be the most practical or necessary option, especially if neither party can afford to buy out the other or remain on their own. This usually occurs through negotiation or a court-ordered sale during property division. If you decide to remain in the matrimonial home after separation, you will likely need to pay your spouse for their share of the home's value. As the matrimonial home is often the largest family asset, this may involve refinancing or taking out a new mortgage to provide your spouse with a lump-sum payment. ARTICLE CONTINUES BELOW ARTICLE CONTINUES BELOW To do so, you'll need to qualify for the mortgage on your own. Lenders typically require documentation related to your separation, including the separation agreement and details of any child or spousal support obligations, to assess whether you can afford the new mortgage payments. There are both advantages and disadvantages to living apart during separation. Living separately can reduce conflict, help children adjust, and make it easier to start negotiating a settlement. One of the main reasons a spouse may choose to move out is to clearly establish the start of the one-year separation period, which is required if you are pursuing divorce on the grounds of separation. Business Opinion Lisa Gelman: I think my spouse is hiding assets in our divorce. How can I find out? Ask Gelman There are a few signs that could suggest your spouse may be hiding assets. Here's how you can However, it can also increase financial strain, especially if both parties are now maintaining separate households before the divorce is finalized. The best way to move forward is by working toward a separation agreement. This legally binding document outlines terms related to living arrangements, finances, property, and parenting. It's highly recommended to consult with a family lawyer to draft or review such an agreement to protect your interests. ARTICLE CONTINUES BELOW ARTICLE CONTINUES BELOW During this time, adjusting to new living arrangements can be difficult. Whether it's finding housing, co-parenting, or managing costs, many people benefit from legal and emotional support. A family lawyer can help you understand your rights and guide you through the process in a way that prioritizes your well-being. Clarification - June 2, 2025 This article was updated from a previous version to make clear that both spouses have the right to remain in the matrimonial home until an agreement or court order grants one spouse exclusive possession. The previous version mistakenly referred to a separation agreement.
Yahoo
21-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Stranger Things Have Happened: Brett Gelman gets a creative makeover in a new Fiverr ad campaign debuting today
The campaign showcases Fiverr Go, a suite of tools enabling freelancers to scale their capacity and productivity by training AI in their personal signature style Brett Gelman x Fiverr Go NEW YORK, April 15, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Fiverr International ltd. (NYSE: FVRR) today debuted a new advertising campaign starring Brett Gelman ("Stranger Things") for Fiverr Go, a suite of tools that allows creators to train a personalized AI with their own body of work. Inspired by the comedic "mockumentary" style of "The Office," including awkward interviews breaking the fourth wall and silent stares at the camera, the ad features Gelman portraying "Another AI," a burdensome office colleague who works aimlessly, churns out generic content en masse, and occasionally "borrows" the work of others. Addressing the issue of copyright directly, Gelman's suspiciously familiar output is interrupted when an artist catches him copying her work and decides to train him. The scene launches into a hilarious parody of the most swoon-worthy pottery-making tutorial in movie history, showcasing how Fiverr Go transforms AI by turning it into a collaborator who continuously learns from creators rather than replacing them. The ad, airing nationally across streaming channels and online beginning today, showcases how top-rated freelancers in illustration, writing, and voiceover categories use Fiverr Go to scale their businesses. By transforming generic AI into a personalized creative sidekick trained in their distinct styles, these professionals are unlocking new levels of productivity and creative capacity while maintaining complete control over their artistic output. "Instead of AI controlling humans - a dystopian storyline you might see in 'Stranger Things' - we built Fiverr Go to enable freelancers to reclaim their creative power in an AI-driven world," said Matti Yahav, Fiverr CMO. "Brett perfectly embodies our vision of creators thriving with AI as their partner, maintaining ownership of their work while dramatically expanding what they can accomplish." Yahav noted that in a clever role reversal, Gelman — who has played unsettling characters — trades his dark persona and storyline for an optimistic take on the future of work and creativity. 'I really appreciate Fiverr's approach to the central concept of the commercial and illustrating clearly what they are about,' said Gelman. 'Fiverr is putting the artist first and making it clear that AI is simply an exciting new creative tool.' Fiverr Go is currently limited to vetted talent who maintain exceptional reviews. Since launching last month, Fiverr has added commercial licensing for voiceovers, improved watermarking, and enhanced the AI assistant with consultation scheduling features. The platform plans to expand into additional graphics and music categories. Learn more about Fiverr Go at About FiverrFiverr's mission is to transform the way the world creates and works together. We're shaping the future of work with the world's leading open platform, seamlessly connecting top talent and cutting-edge technology with businesses around the globe. From expert freelancers in over 750 skilled categories to best-in-class GenAI models and agents, Fiverr provides the most advanced and comprehensive talent and tools for digital services—helping businesses get mission-critical projects done fast and cost-effectively. From small businesses to Fortune 500 companies, millions trust Fiverr for projects in software and AI development, digital marketing, finance, business consulting, video animation, music, architecture, and more. Learn how to future-proof your business with exceptional talent and cutting-edge tools at Follow us on LinkedIn, Instagram, TikTok, and Facebook. Press Contacts:Jenny ChangSamantha CarusoTommy Leepress@ A photo accompanying this announcement is available at in to access your portfolio
Yahoo
18-04-2025
- Yahoo
Menendez brothers attorney's focus on grisly photos part of strategic defense play to free killers: experts
Erik and Lyle Menendez are leaning on a multipronged strategy as the brothers seek resentencing for their parents' California murders, legal experts said. The brothers' had their first resentencing hearing in Los Angeles on Thursday and will be back in court on May 9 as they try to get out of prison for killing their parents, Jose and Kitty Menendez, in 1989. Los Angeles attorney Tre Lovell told Fox News Digital the defense is focusing on three major strategies: the brothers' rehabilitation, testimony from character witnesses, and revisiting the sexual abuse they claim to have endured as children. "They've changed since the crimes occurred," Lovell said, citing years of post-conviction efforts, including obtaining a college degree from UC Irvine, leading prison self-help classes, and starting support programs like Green Space and a hospice care initiative. Menendez Brothers' Aunt Hospitalized After Da Shares Graphic Photos In Court: 'There Was No Warning' "The resentencing criteria primarily focuses on post-conviction conduct to ensure that the defendants have changed and rehabilitated, and are not a threat to the public," he said. Read On The Fox News App Supporting their request, the defense is expected to present testimony from prison guards, supporters, and family members, including those who once opposed their release. "The fact that family members now support their release is very powerful," Lovell added. WATCH: Defense attorney on 'grisly' photos shown New Jersey attorney David Gelman weighed in on the defense's recent pushback against the prosecution's use of graphic crime scene photos shown during a hearing last week. "The defense is presenting a good argument," Gelman told Fox News Digital. "They're saying the horrific pictures violated Marsy's Law, which is supposed to protect victims' rights." SIGN UP TO GET True Crime Newsletter The defense claims Terry Baralt, the brothers' 85-year-old, was traumatized by viewing the graphic photos of the crime scene. She was hospitalized after the hearing. "We are devastated to share that Terry Baralt has been hospitalized and is in critical condition following the Los Angeles District Attorney's Office's cruel and careless conduct in court," a statement from the family read. "No physical pain has ever kept her from being there for her nephews. But the display put on by the DA's office pushed her past the brink." If Menendez Brothers Admit To 'Lies,' Los Angeles Da May Reconsider Resentencing Motion To Free Them: Report "I wouldn't want my family to see those images," Judge Michael Jesic said in court on Thursday. Gelman said that the defense's audience isn't public perception — but the judge. He said that painting District Attorney Nathan Hochman's office as "overzealous or vindictive" could help sway the decision in favor of the brothers' bid for freedom or a reduced sentence. The Comprehensive Risk Assessment (CRA) report, which was a psychological exam ordered by Gov. Gavin Newsom's office remains the biggest hurdle for the defense to overcome, Gelman said. Newsom's office told Fox News Digital that the risk assessment will be complete on June 13, 2025. They said that their office notified Jesic of the status of the CRA report and offered to share it with the court, if requested. California Gov Newsom Sets Menendez Brothers Parole Board Hearing Date In Bid For Clemency "The judge has already said he won't rule until he sees the CRA reports," Gelman said. "If this is an even argument right now, the report will tip the scales one way or another." Neama Rahmani, former federal prosecutor and president of West Coast Trial Lawyers, said that the CRA report, while important, will not be the deciding factor in the judge's deliberations. GET REAL-TIME UPDATES DIRECTLY ON THE True Crime Hub "The risk assessment report is something the parole board should consider. It's not a factor in resentencing," he explained. "The resentencing factors are Erik and Lyle's age at the time of the murders, being victims of sex abuse, conduct in prison, and rehabilitation." By focusing on those factors and deflecting the risk argument to the parole board, Rahmani said, the defense is strategically guiding the judge toward a decision that could make parole a possibility without declaring them free men today. Follow The Fox True Crime Team On X On Thursday, Jesic announced that they will reconvene on May 9. Erik Menendez was visibly annoyed and his brother Lyle was emotionless as their bid for freedom was pushed back. The brothers' attorney, Mark Geragos, filed a recusal motion against Hochman following the decision. A recusal motion requests that the individual steps away from a case because of a potential conflict of interest or bias that prevents them from operating impartially. Watch On Fox Nation: Menendez Brothers: Victims Or Villains? The Menendez brothers and their supporters have been pushing for a resentencing hearing, saying they were unfairly convicted to life in prison in 1996 for murdering their parents in their Beverly Hills home in 1989. Both Lyle and Erik Menendez have since come forward claiming their father sexually abused them, offering a different narrative of the killings than the story their attorneys told in the 1990s. Their first trial ended in a mistrial, when jurors couldn't agree on their fate. After a second trial in the mid-1990s, in which some of their evidence about the alleged sexual abuse was excluded, jurors agreed with prosecutors that their motive was greed. If the judge decides to resentence the Menendez brothers, it would then be up to the state parole board to consider their release. Fox News Digital's Stepheny Price and Mike Ruiz contributed to this article source: Menendez brothers attorney's focus on grisly photos part of strategic defense play to free killers: experts
Fox News
18-04-2025
- Fox News
Menendez brothers attorney's focus on grisly photos part of strategic defense play to free killers: experts
Erik and Lyle Menendez are leaning on a multipronged strategy as the brothers seek resentencing for their parents' California murders, legal experts said. The brothers' had their first resentencing hearing in Los Angeles on Thursday and will be back in court on May 9 as they try to get out of prison for killing their parents, Jose and Kitty Menendez, in 1989. Los Angeles attorney Tre Lovell told Fox News Digital the defense is focusing on three major strategies: the brothers' rehabilitation, testimony from character witnesses, and revisiting the sexual abuse they claim to have endured as children. "They've changed since the crimes occurred," Lovell said, citing years of post-conviction efforts, including obtaining a college degree from UC Irvine, leading prison self-help classes, and starting support programs like Green Space and a hospice care initiative. "The resentencing criteria primarily focuses on post-conviction conduct to ensure that the defendants have changed and rehabilitated, and are not a threat to the public," he said. Supporting their request, the defense is expected to present testimony from prison guards, supporters, and family members, including those who once opposed their release. "The fact that family members now support their release is very powerful," Lovell added. WATCH: Defense attorney on 'grisly' photos shown New Jersey attorney David Gelman weighed in on the defense's recent pushback against the prosecution's use of graphic crime scene photos shown during a hearing last week. "The defense is presenting a good argument," Gelman told Fox News Digital. "They're saying the horrific pictures violated Marsy's Law, which is supposed to protect victims' rights." SIGN UP TO GET TRUE CRIME NEWSLETTER The defense claims Terry Baralt, the brothers' 85-year-old, was traumatized by viewing the graphic photos of the crime scene. She was hospitalized after the hearing. "We are devastated to share that Terry Baralt has been hospitalized and is in critical condition following the Los Angeles District Attorney's Office's cruel and careless conduct in court," a statement from the family read. "No physical pain has ever kept her from being there for her nephews. But the display put on by the DA's office pushed her past the brink." "I wouldn't want my family to see those images," Judge Michael Jesic said in court on Thursday. Gelman said that the defense's audience isn't public perception — but the judge. He said that painting District Attorney Nathan Hochman's office as "overzealous or vindictive" could help sway the decision in favor of the brothers' bid for freedom or a reduced sentence. The Comprehensive Risk Assessment (CRA) report, which was a psychological exam ordered by Gov. Gavin Newsom's office remains the biggest hurdle for the defense to overcome, Gelman said. Newsom's office told Fox News Digital that the risk assessment will be complete on June 13, 2025. They said that their office notified Jesic of the status of the CRA report and offered to share it with the court, if requested. "The judge has already said he won't rule until he sees the CRA reports," Gelman said. "If this is an even argument right now, the report will tip the scales one way or another." Neama Rahmani, former federal prosecutor and president of West Coast Trial Lawyers, said that the CRA report, while important, will not be the deciding factor in the judge's deliberations. GET REAL-TIME UPDATES DIRECTLY ON THE TRUE CRIME HUB "The risk assessment report is something the parole board should consider. It's not a factor in resentencing," he explained. "The resentencing factors are Erik and Lyle's age at the time of the murders, being victims of sex abuse, conduct in prison, and rehabilitation." By focusing on those factors and deflecting the risk argument to the parole board, Rahmani said, the defense is strategically guiding the judge toward a decision that could make parole a possibility without declaring them free men today. On Thursday, Jesic announced that they will reconvene on May 9. Erik Menendez was visibly annoyed and his brother Lyle was emotionless as their bid for freedom was pushed back. The brothers' attorney, Mark Geragos, filed a recusal motion against Hochman following the decision. A recusal motion requests that the individual steps away from a case because of a potential conflict of interest or bias that prevents them from operating impartially. The Menendez brothers and their supporters have been pushing for a resentencing hearing, saying they were unfairly convicted to life in prison in 1996 for murdering their parents in their Beverly Hills home in 1989. Both Lyle and Erik Menendez have since come forward claiming their father sexually abused them, offering a different narrative of the killings than the story their attorneys told in the 1990s. Their first trial ended in a mistrial, when jurors couldn't agree on their fate. After a second trial in the mid-1990s, in which some of their evidence about the alleged sexual abuse was excluded, jurors agreed with prosecutors that their motive was greed. If the judge decides to resentence the Menendez brothers, it would then be up to the state parole board to consider their release.
New York Times
04-03-2025
- Business
- New York Times
Sloan conference preview: Rise of college GMs, AI's impact and are nerds ruining basketball?
This Friday in Boston, more than 2,500 sports-industry leaders, practitioners and students will convene for the 19th annual Sloan Sports Analytics Conference. Once endearingly dubbed 'Dorkapalooza' by Bill Simmons, the conference has established itself as one of the most interesting sports business events of the year. Advertisement Co-founded in 2006 by Kraft Analytics Group CEO Jessica Gelman and Philadelphia 76ers president of basketball operations Daryl Morey and perennially managed by MBA students at MIT's Sloan School of Management, SSAC is known for its lively panel discussions, thought-provoking research competitions and jostling hallway networking, which ranges from top executives pitching ideas to each other to ambitious MBA students hustling those same execs for entry-level front-office jobs. I have participated as a SSAC panel moderator a few times and also attended as a curious fan, but even when I can't go, I pay close attention throughout the weekend to the social media handle (@SloanSportsConf), hashtag (#ssac25) and YouTube page (@42analytics, where you can check out panels from previous years) as a barometer for emerging ideas in sports business and management. Which panels on this year's agenda have caught my eye? My connection to Gelman goes back even further than SSAC's launch. Before that, she and I were classmates at Harvard Business School, where the former Harvard basketball player regularly schooled me in the campus gym and intramural hoops league when she wasn't breaking down a case study in the classroom. Since then, she has become one of the leading voices in the sports industry not just for amplifying the application of analytics, but also for developing wider opportunities for women in sports. I connected with Gelman to get her perspective on the weekend ahead. (The conversation has been edited for brevity and clarity.) What specific themes or topics have emerged as the most hot-button for the 2025 event? 'Analytics in Motion' is our overarching theme this year, as we are seeing how much analytics is changing the game on the field/court and, simultaneously, how fan consumption and engagement are evolving with streaming, digital and a more connected gameday. Advertisement Those changes are happening across five major areas: globalization, investing, college sports, women's sports and AI. Each of those areas is woven throughout all our discussions with a focus on how analytics is driving and affecting the growth and changes of the sports industry. This is Year 19 of SSAC, so what has surprised you most about the evolution of the conference over the past decade? The acceptance of analytics as part of the fabric of sports. Ten years ago, we were still talking about whether analytics mattered, and you may remember Charles Barkley's comments then ('Among other things, I've always believed analytics was crap'). This year's panel, 'Have the Nerds Ruined Basketball?' highlights how accepted analytics is (although not in understanding, application and usage) and the need to be constantly evolving the game and fan experience as the underpinnings and insights change. So, today, there is acceptance, but from our perspective on the sporting side and especially on the business side, we are still in the very early days of analytics application and usage. Many new sports are starting to use it, especially individual sports and equally, this year, we have a panel highlighting the data accessibility limitations in women's sports. Significantly, as analytics has gained acceptance these past 10 years, we recognized how we could play a role in highlighting analytics as a growing focus of sports and focused on creating opportunities for historically under-represented populations in sports at SSAC. This year, we will have our seventh women's luncheon, welcome our fifth mentorship class and continue efforts since inception, including résumé review and career conversations. We have always had a careers-focused element, given that we are a student-run conference, and we love how many alumni are now leaders in the industry. Advertisement These broader efforts over the past decade have a long tail, and we are very proud to see many former mentees getting their break in sports through SSAC. The mentors' willingness and desire to give back highlights how special this sports analytics community is. Any advice for people who want to follow along but won't be able to be in Boston? Our roots are focused on education and increasing the adoption of analytics in sports. We live-stream our main panel room at no cost and have done so for more than a decade. As a student-run, non-profit that sprung out of a class, Daryl and I were teaching at MIT Sloan, multiple forms of access is an area we pride ourselves on. If the collective brainpower of every SSAC attendee could be harnessed to solve one consistently vexing sports-business question, what would you pick? Your question is specific to the sports business, so that is the focus. College sports are at a crossroads, and the potential impact on Olympic and women's sports is an area we should all be focused on. We are seeing increasing interest and investment in these sports professionally, as they are more readily accessible and available digitally. As the 'training ground' for athletes (including five percent international) and, more importantly, teaching great skills for life, ensuring continued opportunity and growth for those sports is critical. The impact of college sports participation on future business executives is well-documented: 95 percent of Fortune 500 CEOs were collegiate athletes and 94 percent of C-suite women were collegiate athletes, so ideating on this is a collective imperative. (Photo of Daryl Morey: Tim Nwachukwu / Getty Images)
