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New Challenges to DOMA

Janice G. Inman

Two recently filed suits, one in Connecticut and one in New York, claim that the United States, by relying on the Defense of Marriage Act to deny the validity of same-sex marriages violated the constitutional rights of the plaintiff gay and lesbian married couples.

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Matrimonial Fee Dispute Arbitration

Lee Rosenberg

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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Verdicts

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A key rulingsof importance.

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Med Mal News

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Recent happenings in the med mal practice area.

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Drug & Device News

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Recent news of importance.

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Off-Label Use of Drugs and Devices: Defending the Physician

Lori G. Cohen & Sara K. Thompson

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

Joseph F. Ricchiuti

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

John Ratkowitz

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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Real Property Law

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Summaries and analysis of important rulings.

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Landlord & Tenant

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Analysis of key rulings.

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