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.
- July 27, 2011Christopher D. Bernard
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?
July 27, 2011Michael C. KsiazekmHealth 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?
July 27, 2011Linda S. CrawfordThe 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.
July 27, 2011Jeanmarie PapelianHighlights of the latest franchising news from around the country.
July 27, 2011ALM Staff | Law Journal Newsletters |Highlights of the latest franchising cases from around the country.
July 27, 2011Michael W. TylerThough 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.
July 27, 2011Michael D. PatrickThe decision in ATT Mobility v. Concepcion 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.
July 27, 2011Kevin AdlerThe 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.
July 27, 2011Kevin AdlerThe 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.
July 27, 2011Paul L. Feinstein

