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Ex-Parte Interviews

James R. Moncus III

Continuing last month's discussion of the appellate decisions in two cases concerned with the propriety of <i>ex-parte</i> physician interviews in the context of medical malpractice litigations.

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The Perils of Naked Licensing

Christopher P. Bussert

A recent Ninth Circuit decision involving a not-for-profit entity dedicated to "freecycling" (<i>i.e.</i>, a recycling practice of finding new uses for unwanted items) serves as a reminder to trademark owners about the pitfalls of failing to exercise sufficient quality control over licensees.

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Health Reform Mandates Transparency in Industry/Provider Relationship

Tracy E. Miller

The Sunshine Law mandates public disclosure of payments and gifts by pharmaceutical, device, medical supply, and biotechnology companies to physicians and teaching hospitals for a wide array of purposes.

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Litigation

ALM Staff & Law Journal Newsletters

Recent rulings of interest.

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Estate Planning for Non-Citizens

Casey Carhart & Steven A. Holt

In representing a person who is, or is married to, a non-citizen, it is important to recognize and understand the application of the United States estate and gift tax (as well as income tax) laws to non-citizens and persons married to non-citizens.

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Movers & Shakers

ALM Staff & Law Journal Newsletters

Who's doing what; who's going where.

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Think Big Picture for Firm Pitches

Judy Rakowsky

At a time of great debate on traditional versus social media and the best means of contacting prospective clients, it is worth examining the essentials of successfully pitching a reporter on your law firm's news.

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Obligations of a Reviewable Maintenance Recipient

Eric L. Schulman

Reviewable maintenance in Illinois, the focus of this article, is awarded to a spouse for a specific number of months or years, at the end of which the court is to review the award and decide whether or at what level maintenance is to continue.

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The Five Biggest Mistakes of Law Firm Leadership

J. Mark Santiago

Over the years, the author has observed many common mistakes that law firm management makes, and he now identifies the five most common ones so that they may be recognized and avoided.

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'Pre-Nupitis' ' Diagnosis and Treatment

Marcy L. Wachtel

Lawyers must encourage clients who want a pre-nuptial agreement to address it early, honestly and frankly.Here's how.

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