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Who's doing what; who's going where.

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Recent rulings of interest to you and your practice.

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A roundup of recent important news.

Managing Narcotics Medications

Amy Kolczak & Melissa P. Reading

Last month, the authors discussed some valuable advice that prescribers can use when they are faced with a patient suffering from chronic pain yet also want to avoid, as much as possible, potential investigation or liability. The conclusion herein reviews some of those recommendations.

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The Surprising Efficacy of Inter Partes Patent Re-examination

Andrew S. Baluch & Stephen B. Maebius

This article reports the outcomes of all <i>inter partes</i> re-examinations completed as of August 2008. Although this is a small sample size and it is still too early to form any strong conclusions, there are some important results apparent in this sample.

Dealing with a Seriously Impaired Plaintiff at Trial

Lori G. Cohen & Sarah L. Goldberg

Few cases inspire more sympathy than those involving a seriously impaired plaintiff. Such cases can be daunting to defense counsel because of the potential for juries to allow sympathy to overshadow their legal duty to consider the facts of each case objectively.

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Federal Detainees and the Constitutional Perils for Medical Care Providers

Janice G. Inman

Lately, it is becoming increasingly clear that prisoners in our criminal justice systems are not the only ones at risk for receiving substandard medical care; similar problems are occurring in immigrant detention facilities. A look at two cases.

Professional Development: Enhancing Your Culture of Business Development

ALM Staff & Law Journal Newsletters

In this current economic environment, many firms must sharpen their focus on business development. This article discusses the results of research conducted across many firms; it will identify areas of potential weakness that can hamper your ability to nimbly respond during these challenging times.

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Marriage, Trust and Postnuptial Agreements

Stephanie F. Lehman

Postnuptial agreements are flexible documents that provide couples with an alternative to marital counseling or even divorce. As demonstrated herein, it is extremely important that these documents are carefully drafted and that close attention is paid to the fiduciary relationship existing between the parties.

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