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Number One Challenge to Lawyers' Efficiency? Too Much Information!
The number one challenge to lawyers' (and administrators') efficiency is in dealing with the ever-increasing barrage of information (online and off) that bombards us day and night.
Verdicts
Recent rulings of interest to you and your practice.
Med Mal News
News you need to know.
Drug & Device News
Recent news you need to know.
Ethical Concerns: Medical Liens and Rights of Subrogation
In last month's issue, the author discussed the development of federal and New York State statutory and case law regarding third-party liens against the proceeds of medical judgments. Part Two herein concludes the discussion.
Understanding the Doctrine of Informed Consent
It is important that we help our clients to understand the duties they owe their patients. One such duty, the parameters of which continue to evolve and become more refined ' is the duty to facilitate the patient's informed consent.
Health Field Workers Upset by Mandatory Flu Inoculation Rules
One state has made inoculation against the H1N1 and other strains of flu mandatory, and several hospital systems have done the same. Some individuals see the new rules as an impingement on personal liberty 'and are up in arms.
In the Courts
Recent rulings of interest to you and your practice.
Business Crimes Hotline
A look at recent rulings in various states.
Rights of U.S. Citizens Abroad
Two recent Second Circuit decisions may have serious implications for the constitutional rights of U.S. citizens living abroad who become involved in increasingly global antitrust and anti-bribery investigations. Here's why.

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