mHealth: Boon or Bane?
mHealth is the use of mobile devices such as smart phones and tablets that enable the transmission of patient information by health care providers at the point of care. What are the legal ramifications?
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The New Mandatory Self-Disclosure Rule in New Hampshire's Family Division
The new Family Division Rule 1.25-A (Rule) will bring significant changes to the practice of family law in New Hampshire. It requires parties to produce financial information shortly after the commencement of a family court proceeding, without waiting for discovery requests to be propounded.
News Briefs
Highlights of the latest franchising news from around the country.
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Court Watch
Highlights of the latest franchising cases from around the country.
Obama, Same-Sex Partnerships and Immigration
Though immigration policy concerning gays and lesbians has evolved, the Immigration and Nationality Act has been held not to recognize same-sex partnerships for purposes of conferring spousal benefits, even if the marriage was valid under state law.
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Courts' Intervention in Arbitration Disputes Keeps Franchises Busy
The decision in <i>ATT Mobility v. Concepcion</i> was announced on April 27, just a few days before a panel of three franchise attorneys presented an update on arbitration trends at the 44th Annual International Franchise Association Legal Symposium.
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NASAA Proposes Four Exemptions for State Registrations
The North American Securities Administrators Association ("NASAA") has proposed four exemptions to state registration and disclosure requirements, representing a welcome effort to standardize exemptions at the state level.
Family Lawyers in Trouble; Recent Ethics Decisions
The following summary takes a look at various lawyer disciplinary cases decided around the country recently. Many, but not all, of these cases involved domestic relations.
Professional Development: Your 100-Year-Old Strategy for Using Social Media
By applying the rules of relationship development and maintenance that have been in place for the past 100 years, a lawyer can avoid the pitfalls of social media and build his practice.
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