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Liability Risks Hamper Clinical Trials
September 30, 2010
In last month's issue, the author noted a systemic problem with the distribution of risk during drug clinical trials. Although clinical trial sponsors invariably carry insurance, their coverage may not pay for all of the damages suffered by trial participants. This can leave doctors and hospitals at risk.
When Technology Enters the Courtroom
September 30, 2010
In the recent appeal of a jury verdict in a medical malpractice case, the unsuccessful plaintiff challenged a judge's refusal to allow his counsel to conduct Internet searches of potential jurors during <i>voir dire</i>.
Guarantee Alternatives to Improve Your Close Rate
September 30, 2010
If you are providing financing or bonding to small and mid-sized businesses, your firm will likely require personal guarantees from the principals of the client company. A competitive strategy to soften the perceived impact to those making the guarantees and to allow your company to mitigate its risk may be one of the keys to winning new business.
Recruiting and Developing Associates
September 30, 2010
Ensuring longer-term and continuous improvements in providing greater value, and therefore sustaining higher levels of client satisfaction, requires addressing areas that have received little attention in the whole value discussion ' the recruiting and development of associates.
FBAR Rules for Employee Benefit Plans
September 30, 2010
Employee benefit plans and those with authority over their investment activities may be required, like other investors, to file an FBAR if plan investments involve foreign banks or securities accounts.
Diversity Metrics
September 30, 2010
Every law firm should strategically monitor its publicly reported diversity statistics to ensure their accuracy and to provide an opportunity to incorporate goals with regard to these measurements into daily operational decisions.
Succession in Leadership
September 30, 2010
This article discusses the issues and the approaches that a firm may take to make the transition from its founding leadership to a younger generationeffective and efficient with minimal disruption.
Business Crimes Hotline
September 30, 2010
Recent rulings of interest to you and your practice.
In the Courts
September 30, 2010
Analysis of recent key rulings.
Alternative Business Structures for U.S. Law Firms
September 30, 2010
Law firms need a reliable source of sufficient financing. This article discusses how the innovative application of already-existing business models can help.

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