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Jonathan Bick

Blogs, like traditional publications, may result in allegations of plagiarism, unauthorized use and defamation claims. And, as in the case of traditional publications, legal, technical and insurance options are available to reduce or eliminate blog-related difficulties for blog owners.

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PPAC and Its Possible Effects on Medical Expense Tort Damages

H. Thomas Watson

In last month's issue, we began a discussion of how the mandatory health insurance requirement of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act of 2010 (PPAC) could work to reduce the amount of tort damages recoverable for medical expenses. We continue herein.

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e-Closings: When Convenience Creates Inconvenience ' and Complexity

Stanley P. Jaskiewicz

Thanks to the Internet, e-closings (and traditional closings) have become quite streamlined. The most sophisticated deals are done in virtual deal rooms that allow multiple parties secure, controlled access to documents and procedures for signing the documents. But there is a definite negative impact.

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Hospital-Acquired Infections Are on the Rise

Brandon A. Swartz

On Oct. 16, 2007, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), in Atlanta, issued a press release stating that, for the first time, Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus auereus (MRSA) was killing more people than AIDS.

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Medicare Set-Asides in Med-Mal and Personal Injury Litigation

Barbara D. Goldberg

An issue that arises with increasing frequency is whether, and to what extent, funds should be allocated from a settlement to provide for future medical costs that Medicare would otherwise be required to pay.

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How Social Media Builds Your Practice

Greg Sutphin

Is using social media really worth the time it's taking out of yours busy days, and how do you know if it's paying off for your practice?

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You Don't Have to Sell to Develop Business

Chris Fritsch

According to industry research experts, every hour spent on business development can yield up to $34,000 in additional fee revenue per year. So why aren't attorneys doing more of it? And why is it so hard to train them to do it effectively?

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Challenges and Adjustments in a Merger

Robert W. Denney

There is little or no honeymoon period after the marriage of a smaller firm with a much larger one. However, the drama that results from the merger need not ' and should not ' end in tragedy for the partners from the smaller firm.

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