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The Surprising Efficacy of Inter Partes Patent Re-examination
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
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
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
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
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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'Standards and Premises of Value'
Appraisers are frequently utilized to assist matrimonial courts in determining the value of property subject to equitable distribution within a marital estate. Here's what you need to know about the all-important Standards of Value.
Resolving the Enigma of Law Firm Leadership
The first installment of this article in September addressed the necessity of law firm leadership. The conclusion discusses qualities needed in a manager.
<b><i>Case Study:</b></i> A Windows Server 2008 Early Adopter Talks About Taking The Plunge
In October 2007, we began discussions for a long-term IT solution; one that provided flexibility, security and offered centralized access to our software applications. We wanted our professionals working on local workstations and remotely be able to share, view and access the same, latest information and files. Under the advisement of our local IT vendor, The Computer Hut LLC, a Microsoft Gold Certified Partner, our firm agreed to deploy Windows Server 2008 with the Terminal Services (TS) RemoteApp.
The Tao of Daubert
All too often, the outcome of a "child custody dispute" will turn upon the recommendations contained within the custodial or parenting plan evaluation of the psychological expert. This first of a two-part article contains: 1) a brief review of <i>Frye v. United States,</i> and <i>Daubert v. Merrell Dow Pharm., Inc.</i>, standards; 2) an exploration of why evaluations are so rarely challenged by <i>Frye/Daubert</i> hearings; and 3) the foundation for a meaningful review of the evaluation under either <i>Frye</i> or <i>Daubert</i> standards.
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