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'Tangible Property' Defined in the Computer Age

William P. Shelley, Richard Bortnick & Samantha Evans

Companies are looking to insure against claims raised by users viewing or otherwise accessing a company's Internet Web sites and advertisements for damage to hardware, data, information, and other computer components.

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Recent rulings of interest to you and your practice.

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MD High Court: Prejudice Stemming from Late Notice Must Be Shown

Janice G. Inman

If an insured drops his claims-made insurance and is sued three years later, his insurer will disclaim liability even if the injury occurred during the term of the policy. A look at a recent case.

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Feds to Expand Use of Debarment in Health Care Sector

Sue Reisinger

CEOs of health care companies, be forewarned: The government is planning to expand its use of debarring "untrustworthy individuals" as a way to hold individuals accountable for a company's fraud.

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Addressing the Costs of Medical Malpractice

Christopher Bernard

Frivolous lawsuits," tort reform and more--an in-depth analysis.

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Estate Tax Repeal and Surprising Matrimonial Implications

Martin M. Shenkman

The 2010 Tax Act estate tax provisions were a game-changer, the effects of which will be felt by matrimonial practitioners for many years. This article discusses possible issues, traps, or opportunities that might arise as a result of the new law.

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Prenuptial Agreements for Catholics

Mary Cushing Doherty

Family lawyers should recognize the upheaval that may occur if the lawyer fails to spot a unique issue when a Catholic fianc'e is involved in the negotiation of a pre-nuptial agreement.

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When the Mental Health Expert ' Isn't One

David A. Martindale

The process of adjudicating custody disputes is often perverted by self-identified experts whose knowledge of appropriate procedures and current research does not exceed that of the reasonably informed family court judge.

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