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In Pari Delicto: The Seventh Circuit Gives New Life to Evil Zombies
July 26, 2012
A recent decision is critically important to bankruptcy lawyers, particularly those who prosecute and defend causes of action brought by bankruptcy estates and their representatives.
INVISIBLE MARKETING - I.
July 11, 2012
INVISIBLE MARKETING - I. Recognizing the opportunities given to you by clients or prospects is called invisible marketing. And to the surprise of many, complaints are one fo the best marketing tools you have. If a client calls with a complaint, you've got to make an assumption that they want to keep you on doing the work. If they didn't, they would just terminate the work most likely and never tell you why. When a client calls…
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July 09, 2012
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Verdicts
June 29, 2012
In-depth analysis of a recent ruling.
Drug & Device News
June 29, 2012
An item of key importance are discussed.
Med Mal News
June 29, 2012
Two recent items of importance.
<i>Hadden</i> and Medicare's 'Full Reimbursement' Rule
June 29, 2012
By adopting a construction of the Act that allows the government to obtain full reimbursement of Medicare payments from a discounted settlement, even if the reimbursement exhausts the settlement, the Sixth Circuit's opinion chills settlement and undermines the efficient use of judicial resources.
Physician Migration and Hospital Captives
June 29, 2012
Modifications to health care delivery are changing at a pace that far exceeds anyone's expectations ' and perhaps exceeds our ability to react and respond in a fashion that protects both provider and patient.
Lost in Translation: Electronic Medical Records, HIPAA and Litigation
June 29, 2012
Health care providers and their attorneys must be aware of the risk management issues created by the cross-requirements of HIPAA and HITECH, including how the electronic medical record (EMR) will be viewed and interpreted in the event of litigation.
Court Orders Target Internet Companies In Trademark Disputes
June 29, 2012
A proposed law to combat digital piracy stalled last year in the face of widespread public opposition, but district courts are embracing its controversial remedies against Internet companies that do business with alleged infringers in trademark cases.

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