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Highlights of the latest insurance cases from around the country.
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Valuing Plaintiff's Recoverable Damages
What happens when a responsible party settles a subrogation claim for less than the amount of benefits paid by the insurer? Can the party then offset a damages award by the full amount of the subrogation claim, and in so doing, potentially pay less than the full amount of the damages it caused?
As the Waves of Superstorms Recede, States Seek to Amend Insurance Laws
Superstorms have caused tremendous property damage and, as citizens continue to rebuild, legislatures in the affected areas are responding.
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Movers & Shakers
Who's doing what; who's going where.
What Does the Affordable Care Act Mean for Law Firms?
If you manage a law firm, you might be excited about all of the new business opportunities that the Affordable Care Act presents, but have you taken the time to think about how the new laws will impact your firm and your employees?
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How to Survive a Pension Plan Audit
This article provides key information on the most frequent problems found with pension plans during employee benefit plan audits, and how you can self-audit your plan for possible compliance issues and options you have to correct them.
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Professional Development: The Foundation for Success -- Your Brain Strategy
Here are some tips to use your brain more productively.
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Media & Communications: What's the Deal with That?
Is your firm delivering on its promises? What "Seinfeld" can teach you.
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