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Recent rulings of interest to you and your practice.

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E-Mail and the Attorney-Client Privilege

Michael J. Hutter

How confidential are e-mails between a client and his or her attorney that are sent and received by the client through use of his employer's e-mail system?

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Life Insurance

Jennifer Rosenkrantz

Why would a court not require a custodial parent to maintain life insurance for the benefit of his or her child? An in-depth discussion.

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In the Courts

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A look at major litigation of importance.

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Verdicts

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Recent key rulings of significance.

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Med Mal News

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A look at what's happening in the practice area.

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When Patients Require Transfer

Angela Forstie

It is not uncommon to see a medical malpractice case arising out of treatment received in an emergency situation. State legislatures are becoming more sensitive to this litigation and the effect that it has on the cost of medical malpractice insurance, as well as access to medical treatment.

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A Compelling Need for Change in Legal Hold Practices

Brad Harris & Charlotte Riser Harris

Over 17 months ago, Judge Shira Scheindlin sounded the clarion call once again ' organizations that fail to take reasonable steps in response to a preservation obligation do so at their peril.

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Resolving FLSA Claims Without Overpaying the Plaintiff's Attorney

Patricia Anderson Pryor

In recent years, claims for unpaid overtime, work off the clock or misclassification of employees have become popular among plaintiff's attorneys. Here's what to do.

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