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

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 Image

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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Uncertainty in Admissibility of Comparative Product Evidence Under CA Law

Michael Foley

A recent CA opinion categorically precludes a manufacturer from proving by statistical evidence that its vehicle performs more safely than its peers, concluding that statistical comparative-safety evidence is inadmissible industry custom and practice.

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Practice Tip: Flawed CPSC Product Hazard Database

Victor E. Schwartz & Cary Silverman

The new CPSC database "may unnecessarily alarm both consumers ... and manufacturers, whose reputations will be tarnished by rumors, unfounded allegations, and outright fabrications."

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Food-Related Liability

Sarah L. Olson

This article examines recent notable lawsuits involving packaged and restaurant food items.

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They Do the Crime ' And It's on Your Dime Image

They Do the Crime ' And It's on Your Dime

Adam Leitman Bailey & Dov Treiman

Two state laws in New York make the illegality of a tenant's use of rented premises a matter of considerable concern to landlords. While the first law can be expensive to the tune of tens of thousands of dollars, there is no limit on what the other could cost the landlord ...

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