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Practice Tip: Protecting Your Verdict
This article focuses on some of the challenges presented by the rise of technology and social media, and describes some measures for avoiding the most prevalent forms of juror misconduct.
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Landlord & Tenant
Professional analysis of several recent rulings of importance.
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Eminent Domain Law
An in-depth look at a condemnation proceeding.
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Cooperatives & Condominiums
Discussion of two major rulings.
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Drug & Device News
A roundup of key rulings.
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Med Mal News
Analysis of the latest litigation.
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Reevaluating the Insurability of Punitive Damages Awards
Too often, policyholders and their counsel accept on faith that their insurance does not cover punitive damages as a matter of public policy. In many jurisdictions, however, there is coverage for all punitive damages, while others allow coverage of punitive damages under certain circumstances.
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Evidence-Based Medicine in Medical Malpractice Litigation
The evolution of evidence-based medicine should cast doubt upon advocacy that masquerades as science, and put courts in the position of deciding when science should prevail.
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'Actual Notice' Issue Up Next in Victor Willis Termination Rights Litigation<br>Alleged Access Scenarios No Help to Plaintiff in Suit over Tim McGraw Hit<br>California's Retroactive Right of Publicity Doesn't Violate Due Process<br>Copyright Attorney Fees Assessed Against Ed Sullivan Show Owner
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COUNSEL CONCERNSDC Comics Denied Sanctions in Superman Copyright Dispute
The U.S. District Court for the Central District of California, although 'deeply troubled' by his behavior, refused to sanction prominent entertainment attorney Marc Toberoff for alleged discovery violations during his lengthy court battle over the rights to Superman.
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