The mandatory health insurance requirement of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act of 2010 (PPAC) should significantly reduce the amount of tort damages recoverable for medical expenses. Here's how.
August 30, 2011H. Thomas Watson
Radiology professionals and firms that manufacture radiology equipment must anticipate the possibilities of tort claims, and plan ahead to limit the damage they can cause.
August 30, 2011Kevin QuinleyMax Baker, the former presiding family judge for Atlantic County, NJ, was publicly reprimanded in June for his tirade against a pro se parent who questioned a child-visitation schedule.
August 30, 2011Mary Pat GallagherWho's doing what; who's going where.
August 30, 2011ALM Staff | Law Journal Newsletters |There are certain actions that clients cannot take without court permission, and if done, these clients will be sanctioned by the court. But explaining these ground rules to a client often creates an adversarial relationship between the client and his or her attorney.
August 30, 2011Karen MeislikHighlights of the latest franchising news from around the country.
August 30, 2011ALM Staff | Law Journal Newsletters |Highlights of the latest franchising cases from around the country.
August 30, 2011Cynthia M. Klaus and Pamela N. MerkleIn a recent presentation, Nixon Peabody LLP attorneys Gregg Rubenstein and Diana Vilmenay discussed arbitration-related litigation in light of AT&T Mobility LLC v. Concepcion and Stolt-Nielsen S.A. v. AnimalFeeds International Corp., decided by the Supreme Court in April 2010.
August 30, 2011Kevin AdlerJoint tax returns, while financially beneficial from a tax perspective, may lead to significant problems once litigation ensues. Here's why.
August 30, 2011Jonathan Hoffman and Lynne Z. Gold-BikinDrafting the right franchise agreement for your client starts with the development of a franchise plan that establishes the framework of the franchise system. This article sets forth key considerations for such a plan.
August 30, 2011Jeffrey W. Letwin