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ALM Staff & Law Journal Newsletters

The latest important news in this practice area.

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Advocacy in ADR

Joseph F. Ricchiuti

The author continues this month with his discussion of tips for attorneys presenting medical malpractice cases in alternative dispute forums.

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Advance Disaster Directives for Hospitals

A. Kevin Troutman

With thorough advance disaster preparation, in-house counsel can avert legal problems such as employees' wage-and-hour claims, negligence or wage claims by employees' family members, and patient medical-malpractice claims.

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Aftermarket Parts and Their Consequences in Litigation

Brett A. Emison

This article addresses the potential areas of liability for a lessor of automobiles in cases where an aftermarket alteration has been made, particularly if that lessor is the party who executed or authorized the change.

Features

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Update: Courts Still Split on HIPAA and Ex Parte Physician Interviews

James R. Moncus III

Early last year, the author discussed in this publication three decisions from lower courts that had the potential to greatly impact and shape the emerging landscape of the HIPAA <i>ex parte</i> interview debate. The discussion continues herein.

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ALM Staff & Law Journal Newsletters

Recent rulings of interest.

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Federal Employee Death and Survivor Benefits

William Troyan

Attorneys crafting the death and survivor provisions of Domestic Relations Orders against a federal employee's pension benefits must be alert to differences in death and survivor benefits, described herein.

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Where's My Copy?

Dan Fuller

In offices around the world, the copy machine is one of the most heavily used devices. And until an April 2010 expos' by CBS News, most companies never thought twice about any data security liabilities associated with them after they had been disposed or traded.

Features

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Tax Ramifications and Costs in Equitable Distribution

Michael E. Bertin

The recent Pennsylvnia Superior Court case of Balicki v. Balicki has sent shock waves throughout the family law community. Here's why.

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2010 Tax Act Impact on Matrimonial Matters

Martin M. Shenkman

Major changes were made to the federal transfer tax laws with the Dec. 17, 2010 enactment of the "2010 Tax Act." These changes will have a significant impact on certain matrimonial matters. They also make it essential for all matrimonial practitioners to exercise caution with respect to their clients' existing estate plans and documents.

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