A look at recent litigation and other news that affects your practice.
- March 18, 2011ALM Staff | Law Journal Newsletters |
The latest information you need to know.
March 18, 2011ALM Staff | Law Journal Newsletters |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.
March 18, 2011Janice G. InmanCEOs 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.
March 18, 2011Sue ReisingerFrivolous lawsuits," tort reform and more--an in-depth analysis.
March 18, 2011Christopher BernardThe 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.
March 18, 2011Martin M. ShenkmanFamily 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.
March 18, 2011Mary Cushing DohertyThe 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.
March 18, 2011David A. MartindaleA 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.
March 18, 2011Michael FoleyThe new CPSC database "may unnecessarily alarm both consumers ... and manufacturers, whose reputations will be tarnished by rumors, unfounded allegations, and outright fabrications."
March 18, 2011Victor E. Schwartz and Cary Silverman

