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The Use of Learned Treatises in Med Mal Litigation

James R. Moncus III

Although everyone knows that medical journal articles, textbooks and practice guidelines often offer powerful ammunition for the trial lawyer, the law surrounding the so-called "learned treatise doctrine" remains neither well settled nor universally applied.

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Mediation and the Medical Malpractice Case

Joseph F. Ricchiuti

Because mediations are becoming more frequent ' and compulsory mediation is becoming the norm in certain venues ' counsel must increase their knowledge about how to use the process to achieve the best results for their clients.

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Hanging Ten on the Wave of Change

Thalia Zetlin

We're on a wave of change that shows no signs of cresting. Here's how to keep your balance.

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Technology in Marketing: The Top 10 Firm Website Best Practices

Joshua Fruchter

Whether via Google, a referral, or other source, prospective clients come to your website to learn about your firm's experience and track record, and to determine whether your attorneys have the expertise to meet their needs.

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Client Speak: Client Feedback: Best Practices

Donald E. Aronson

Part One and Part Two of this article, which appeared in the July 2011 and September 2011 issues, respectively, discussed the nine components of <i>How</i> Client Feedback Best Practices. This last Part is devoted to the <i>By Whom</i> Best Practices.

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The Rule of the Five Ws Works in a Crisis

Robin Iori

Today's highly charged media environment, whether it's social media or television reporters, means that a crisis plan is a priority for even the smaller law firm.

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Alternative Business Structures

Nicholas Gaffney & Jamie Diaferia

Is the legal profession about to step down from its lofty heights into the nitty gritty of big business? If so, what would Alternative Business Structures mean for marketing the law firm?

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Maximizing Arbitration Provisions Post-Concepcion v. AT&T

J. Christopher Allen, Jr., Brian C. Avello & Sara E. Farber

On April 27, 2011, the United States Supreme Court issued a decision in that will have significant impacts on the prevalence of class-based claims arising out of contracts with consumers.

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Practice Tip: Videos, Experts, and Other Rulings You May Have Missed

ALM Staff & Law Journal Newsletters

A cluster of varied, recent rulings by New York's appellate courts offers diverse lessons to practitioners. Often, the actual gleaning is not new, but a good reminder nonetheless.

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The Supreme Court and Product Liability

Steven Glickstein

The Supreme Court decided less than a handful of product liability cases last term. But those it did decide will have great significance in the areas of personal jurisdiction over foreign manufacturers, and federal preemption of state law.

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