A Notice of Pendency Does Not Convey an Interest in Land
A number of reported decisions have highlighted the proposition that unless the filer already has a superior interest in the subject real estate, the filed N/P provides no protection to the filer against any other claimant to the land who records a document conveying an interest in the real property to that purchaser.
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When Is an Insured Entitled to Independent Counsel?
This article discusses the judicial and legislative bases for the right to independent counsel and identifies situations/circumstances where courts have or have not found that such a right exists.
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Drug & Device News
Recent developments are highlighted.
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Minorities and the Uninsured at Greatest Risk of Suffering Malpractice
When it comes to quality of medical care in the United States, all patients are not treated equally. Minorities, poor people and those without private insurance are more likely to receive substandard care and to suffer the consequences.
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Ordinary Negligence vs. Medical Negligence
We have seen how the characterization of a tort as either one of medical malpractice or ordinary negligence can have significant impacts on how a case progresses. Will a medical expert's opinion be needed before the case can proceed?
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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