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.
July 26, 2012Steven B. Smith And Dana Gale Hefter
On April 1, 2012, Pinnacle Airlines became the 11th smaller airline to file Chapter 11 since BAPCPA. But this time, there's a difference.
July 26, 2012Max J. NewmanA recent decision is critically important to bankruptcy lawyers, particularly those who prosecute and defend causes of action brought by bankruptcy estates and their representatives.
July 26, 2012Brian L. Shaw And Terence G. BanichBy 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.
June 29, 2012David Axelrad And Robert WrightModifications 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.
June 29, 2012Nicholas S. GaudiosiHealth 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.
June 29, 2012R. Christina Wall And Neil T. EdwardsA 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.
June 29, 2012Sheri Qualters
