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Features

Health Care Policies and Procedures As a Basis for Liability

Neil Edwards & Meg Twomey

Well-crafted policies and procedures are an essential part of the operation of modern health-care facilities. However, in the event of a bad outcome, policies and procedures become evidence in litigation, and "violations" frequently become the central focus of malpractice claims.

Reconciliation and Settlement

John P. Whiteman III

It is not uncommon for a couple to reconcile. The issue is what, if any, impact the couple's reconciliation has on their settlement agreement. The answer is: It depends.

Features

Physician-Assisted Suicide

Michael D. Brophy

On Feb. 6, 2015, the Supreme Court of Canada issued a landmark ruling, overturning precedent only two decades after it held that Canadian citizens have the right to end their lives, but if done with the assistance of a physician, that physician could be held liable. This highly anticipated decision is expected to encourage the efforts of right-to-die advocates in the United States and abroad.

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Case Notes

ALM Staff & Law Journal Newsletters

In-depth analysis of two important rulings.

Features

Patent Reform Bills Target Patent Trolls

Joseph M. Kuo

On Sept. 16, 2011, the America Invents Act became effective, including provisions directed at non-practicing entities, commonly known as "patent trolls." Many believe, however, that patent trolls are still a plague, and that more must be done to curtail abusive patent litigation. This has led to the introduction of several patent reform bills.

Columns & Departments

Drug & Device News

ALM Staff & Law Journal Newsletters

A manufacturer goes to court to challenge the FDA's restrictions on off-label drug use promotion.

Limiting Successor Liability Under Assigned Medicare Provider Agreements

William P. Smith, James W. Kapp, III & Megan M. Preusker

This article discusses the risks associated with accepting assignment of a distressed health care provider's Medicare provider agreement, as well as providing suggestions for managing those risks.

LAW vs. LORE: The Lack of Judicial Precedent in FCPA Cases

Robert J. Anello & Kostya Lantsman

When it comes to significant chunks of the white-collar criminal and regulatory landscape, practitioners often are forced to provide advice based on professional lore derived from negotiated settlements rather than enacted laws or judicially established case law.

IP News

Jeffrey S. Ginsberg & Brent T. Hagen

Federal Circuit Interprets 'Broadest Reasonable Interpretation' Claim Construction Standard <br>Federal Circuit: Order Vacated After Claim At Issue Was Cancelled<br>Fed. Circuit: Claim Construction Based on Understanding of 'One Skilled In the Art' Is Reviewed For Clear Error

Narrow Win for Speech in Online Threats Case

Tony Mauro

The U.S. Supreme Court mentioned rappers or rap music nine times in its long-awaited June 1 ruling on the prosecution of threats posted on Facebook. The court even cited "the well-known performer Eminem" for the first time in its history.

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