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Medical Malpractice Litigation and 'Never Events'

John Ratkowitz & Robert Sanfilippo

In last month's issue, the authors discussed the concept of "Never Events": things that should never occur absent negligence in hospitals or other health care settings. The discussion concludes herein.

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The Basics of Pension Damages

Chad L. Staller & Brian Conley

Pension benefits can account for 50% or more of the damages in a wrongful death or injury matter. This article presents an overview of the basic types of pensions and some issues that arise in determining lost pension benefits.

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Transfer Fee Covenants in New York?

Stewart E. Sterk

It should not be surprising that in a weak real estate market, developers would seek new sources of revenue. One recent source has generated controversy across the country ' requiring buyers to agree, for themselves and their assigns, to pay a fee upon each resale of the property. These transfer fee covenants raise a number of practical problems, not the least of which is the underlying legal question: Are they enforceable?

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Alert: Employers Should Review Arbitration Agreements

Steven W. Suflas & Isaac P. Hernandez

Employers should revisit and review the language of any arbitration agreements in light of a Guideline Memorandum (GC Memo) issued by Ronald Meisburg four days before stepping down from his post as General Counsel for the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB).

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Do's and Don'ts For Managing Your Restrictive Covenants In a Recovering Economy

Jonathan R. Cavalier

This article provides helpful "do's" and "don'ts" to be used in constructing and evaluating employees' noncompete, nonsolicitation and confidentiality agreements.

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But I Have a Prescription!

Jeffrey Shapiro & Eric B. Martin

Two laws come into play in cases of employment discipline for medical marijuana use ' the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the law of the specific state where the employee works.

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Insurance Coverage in Consumer Class Actions

Justin F. Lavella & John W. McGuinness

The requirements placed on corporate America as a result of increasingly labyrinthine consumer protection laws have created significant new potential liabilities, often in the form of statutorily mandated damages.

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Strategies for Allocating Long-Term Value in Fashion and Apparel License Agreements

Lois F. Herzeca

One of the most vexing economic issues in fashion and apparel licensing deals is the task of allocating the long-term value of a branded product launch.

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