LJN Newsletters

In-depth analysis of recent rulings.

Several items of key importance are discussed.

Nursing-home negligence claims are on the rise. Here are the types of claims are most plaintiff attorneys likely to see, and some of the basics they should know about them.

In a medical malpractice litigation, should a Social Security Administration (SSA) determination of disability be admitted as evidence? A look at a recent court case.

If the Medicare beneficiary compromises the tort claim and recovers a reduced amount from the tortfeasor for medical expenses,is the government entitled to full reimbursement of its Medicare payments, or is it entitled (like its beneficiary) to only a proportionate recovery from the settlement?

Who's doing what; who's going where.

Over the past three years of tough times, many law firms have put up with "jerks" in their partnership ranks in order to hold on to the portfolios of work controlled by those people. But there are ramifications to this decision, as seen by the departure of some great and traditionally strong law firms from the legal map.

When you are starting a new practice it is essential that you first have a viable Business Plan in place. Even if your firm has been up and running for years, a fresh look back to business plan basics can help your bottom line tremendously.