Seeking Disability After Losing a Medical License
If a doctor carried disability insurance and can show that the malpractice that led to the loss of his or her license resulted from a mental or physical impairment, he or she may be able to collect payments from the insurer.
Privacy Policies and Data Collection
The conflict between marketers' targeted use of personally identifiable information and respect for consumers' personal privacy will be at the forefront of regulatory efforts this year.
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Ex-Parte Interviews
Continuing last month's discussion of the appellate decisions in two cases concerned with the propriety of <i>ex-parte</i> physician interviews in the context of medical malpractice litigations.
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The Perils of Naked Licensing
A recent Ninth Circuit decision involving a not-for-profit entity dedicated to "freecycling" (<i>i.e.</i>, a recycling practice of finding new uses for unwanted items) serves as a reminder to trademark owners about the pitfalls of failing to exercise sufficient quality control over licensees.
Health Reform Mandates Transparency in Industry/Provider Relationship
The Sunshine Law mandates public disclosure of payments and gifts by pharmaceutical, device, medical supply, and biotechnology companies to physicians and teaching hospitals for a wide array of purposes.
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Estate Planning for Non-Citizens
In representing a person who is, or is married to, a non-citizen, it is important to recognize and understand the application of the United States estate and gift tax (as well as income tax) laws to non-citizens and persons married to non-citizens.
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Think Big Picture for Firm Pitches
At a time of great debate on traditional versus social media and the best means of contacting prospective clients, it is worth examining the essentials of successfully pitching a reporter on your law firm's news.
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