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Drug & Device News
The latest happenings for your review.
One Vaccine-Caused Autism Claim to Be Paid
The parents of the approximately 5,000 children who developed autism symptoms following vaccination who currently have claims filed with the government seeking compensation were given an unexpected shot of hope in March by the news that the government had agreed to compensate one child for vaccine-related onset of autism symptoms.
Mediating with Insurance Companies
In mediations involving insurers, lawyers and mediators need answers to unique questions: What kind of insurance exists? Why was it obtained? Do parties perceive it as a 'blank check'? How and when does the topic of insurance come up and who raises it (parties or mediators)? Does it raise unique issues, such as multiple representation, confidentiality and conflicts of interest?
Commercial Medical Practice: The Walk-in Clinic
Last June, the AMA requested that state and federal agencies initiate investigations into the growing retail-based health clinics run by major pharmacies across the country. The Association claims that there are potential conflicts of interest at these clinics, because the primary goal is profit-making by luring patients to the pharmacy to fill the prescriptions written by the in-house health provider.
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Litigation
Recent rulings of interest to you and your practice.
Ruling Adverse to Foreign Same-Sex Union Is Vacated
In vacating a lower court ruling, New York's Appellate Division, Second Department, wiped off the books the sole remaining decision refusing to recognize same-sex marriages solemnized in other jurisdictions.
Senior Divorce: Special Circumstances
Seniors are divorcing with greater frequency. Divorce is different for seniors than for younger married couples. The issues of visitation and child support that dominate divorces of many younger couples are not present; instead, seniors face their own unique issues with which professionals must grapple. This article is a discussion of some of the many nuances that are more unique to seniors ' and some of the planning implications those advising seniors should consider.
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