Matrimonial Fee Dispute Arbitration
Fee dispute arbitration, which is usually a condition precedent to suit, is an oft-underused vehicle to help secure payment of fees in a less formal environment where the client may see that resolution is the best option.
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Recent happenings in the med mal practice area.
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Physicians who wish to minimize their potential liability for off-label prescriptions of drugs and devices have several tools they may use to position themselves favorably in the event of future litigation. Using these "best practices" will go a long way in helping their defense.
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Advocacy in ADR
This article discusses issues counsel must be aware of to be effective advocates in alternative dispute resolution.
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To Err Is Human, But This Is Something Else
As early as 2004, there was recognition that efforts to advance patient safety were not moving forward comprehensively enough to be responsive to the problem. Where do we stand now?
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