Steven B. Smith
&
Dana Gale Hefter
An in-depth look at why and how the Second Circuit reached its decision on asbestos claims against Pfizer, whose parent company had filed for bankruptcy.
Max J. Newman
On April 1, 2012, Pinnacle Airlines became the 11th smaller airline to file Chapter 11 since BAPCPA. But this time, there's a difference.
Features
Brian L. Shaw
&
Terence G. Banich
A recent decision is critically important to bankruptcy lawyers, particularly those who prosecute and defend causes of action brought by bankruptcy estates and their representatives.
ALM Staff
&
Law Journal Newsletters
In-depth analysis of a recent ruling.
ALM Staff
&
Law Journal Newsletters
An item of key importance are discussed.
Features
ALM Staff
&
Law Journal Newsletters
Two recent items of importance.
Features
David Axelrad
&
Robert Wright
By adopting a construction of the Act that allows the government to obtain full reimbursement of Medicare payments from a discounted settlement, even if the reimbursement exhausts the settlement, the Sixth Circuit's opinion chills settlement and undermines the efficient use of judicial resources.
Features
Nicholas S. Gaudiosi
Modifications to health care delivery are changing at a pace that far exceeds anyone's expectations ' and perhaps exceeds our ability to react and respond in a fashion that protects both provider and patient.
R. Christina Wall
&
Neil T. Edwards
Health care providers and their attorneys must be aware of the risk management issues created by the cross-requirements of HIPAA and HITECH, including how the electronic medical record (EMR) will be viewed and interpreted in the event of litigation.
Features
Sheri Qualters
A proposed law to combat digital piracy stalled last year in the face of widespread public opposition, but district courts are embracing its controversial remedies against Internet companies that do business with alleged infringers in trademark cases.
