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Verdicts
September 26, 2012
Analysis of a recent key ruling.
REFERRALS - A Key to Business Development Success
September 26, 2012
REFERRALS - A Key to Business Development Success When clients are looking to select a lawfirm, they may glance at the website or Google for information. But referrals are the key component of identifying a match to their need. According to the Harvard Business Review, a successful professional services firm will have at least 50% of its new annual business coming from clients and referrals. How does your firm measure up?…
Drug & Device News
September 26, 2012
A look at a reconsidered decision.
Med Mal News
September 26, 2012
A look at a recent important decision.
Pay-for-Delay Contracts
September 26, 2012
In last month's newsletter, we discussed the recently decided case <i>In Re K-Dur Antitrust Litigation</i>,in which the Third Circuit bucked the trend of rubber-stamping pay-for-delay patent lawsuit settlements. The discussion concludes herein.
Special Education and the Collateral Source Rule
September 26, 2012
The fastest way to a mistrial is to mention the word "insurance" in front of the jury. This maxim refers to the collateral source rule. But what about the words "public benefits" or "special education"?
Managing Liability Risks from Robotic Surgery
September 26, 2012
Robotic technology may spawn both medical malpractice and product liability exposures, claims and lawsuits. Suits and claims may arise from one area or both. Here's what you need to know.
Practice Tip: Common-Law Indemnification
September 25, 2012
This article provides an in-depth discussion of the concept of common-law indemnification, using New York State to illustrate how the law has evolved in that state. Be aware that many states have their own peculiarities that must be identified at the outset of any litigation so that an appropriate strategy can be devised.
Supreme Court Holds Pharmaceutical Sales Reps Are Exempt
September 25, 2012
The U.S. Supreme Court's recent decision in <i>Christopher v. SmithKline Beecham Corp.</i> was not only a landmark decision for the pharmaceutical industry, but also provided important guidance for the application of the outside sales exemption in other settings
Third Circuit Establishes Joint Employment Test
September 25, 2012
In late June, the Third Circuit considered the broad definition of "employer" under the FLSA to determine when two employers jointly employ an employee, an issue that has been arising with increasing frequency.

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