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Effective Use of Physician Assistants
The use of P.A.s presents a number of medico-legal issues for a practice that must be considered, both by medical practitioners and their legal counsel. Failure to do so could result in increased liability exposure for the physician and the practice.
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Hospital-Acquired Infections Are on the Rise
Last month, we discussed the rising incidence of deaths related to hospital-acquired infections. With the accompanying publicity of the dangers MRSA infection poses, it is not surprising that litigation in this area is also on the rise.
The Future of Medical Malpractice Claims in a 'Tele-World'
The pros and cons of "telemedicine," and what it means to the med mal practitioner.
Absent Class Members Suing in State Court Are Not Bound by Prior Federal District Court Decision
Recently, in <i>Smith v. Bayer Corp.</i>, the Supreme Court addressed whether a federal court decision denying class certification had any preclusive effect on efforts by other plaintiffs to seek certification in state court under nearly identically worded state procedural rules.
Practice Tip: Lost Profits Calculations Can Be a Minefield for Practitioners
Lost profits calculations can be a very tricky proposition and are not to be entered into lightly. In the context of product liability, as in any other context, the party alleging the loss has to prove certain elements.
Protecting Confidential Information Following FCC v. AT&T
In <i>FCC v. AT&T</i>, the Supreme Court made clear that businesses that wish to protect information submitted to the government had better be ready to demonstrate that the information falls under FOIA Exemption 4. Therefore, businesses should take proactive steps to ensure that they are prepared to make such demonstration when the need arises.
Employee Benefits Administration Goes High Tech ' Almost
According to a 2009 survey conducted by the Profit Sharing/401k Council of America, over 90% of all plans surveyed offered balance inquiries and investment changes online. So what's the problem?
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Negative Comments About an Employer May Still Be Protected
In <i>MasTec Advanced Technologies</i>, the NLRB found that the criticism expressed by employees was concerted activity and thus protected activity under the National Labor Relations Act. Consequently, the employer's termination of the employees was deemed unlawful.
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