Features
Ethical Concerns: Medical Liens and Rights of Subrogation
In last month's issue, the author discussed the development of federal and New York State statutory and case law regarding third-party liens against the proceeds of medical judgments. Part Two herein concludes the discussion.
Features
Understanding the Doctrine of Informed Consent
It is important that we help our clients to understand the duties they owe their patients. One such duty, the parameters of which continue to evolve and become more refined ' is the duty to facilitate the patient's informed consent.
Health Field Workers Upset by Mandatory Flu Inoculation Rules
One state has made inoculation against the H1N1 and other strains of flu mandatory, and several hospital systems have done the same. Some individuals see the new rules as an impingement on personal liberty 'and are up in arms.
In the Courts
Recent rulings of interest to you and your practice.
Business Crimes Hotline
A look at recent rulings in various states.
Rights of U.S. Citizens Abroad
Two recent Second Circuit decisions may have serious implications for the constitutional rights of U.S. citizens living abroad who become involved in increasingly global antitrust and anti-bribery investigations. Here's why.
Investigating the Theft of Trade Secrets
A dangerous fact of life in today's financial firms is the threat of high-tech espionage, particularly theft of intellectual property by employees. However carefully the computer code is protected, there are always employees who need access to update, run and maintain it. And these binary crown jewels can be stolen with the click of a mouse.
New Bumps and Tolls Along the Road to FCPA Settlements
Foreign Corruption Practices Act (FCPA) is no exception settlements have moved from hundreds of thousands of dollars in the early 2000s to hundreds of millions in 2008. But the rise of anti-corruption enforcement overseas brings new tasks for counsel in FCPA investigations.
Litigation
Recent rulings of importance to you and your clients.
Features
NY Divorce Rule Freezes Couple's Assets Without Court Order
As of Sept. 1, divorcing couples in New York no longer need to seek a temporary restraining order prohibiting their spouse from the unauthorized spending, transfer or concealment of assets under a rule established by court administrators.
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