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Drug & Device News
September 27, 2007
Recent news from this important area.
Med Mal News
September 27, 2007
The latest news you need to know.
When Products Liability Intersects with Malpractice Strategy
September 27, 2007
When physicians and hospitals find themselves defending a medical malpractice case that has been intertwined with product liability claims against a medical device manufacturer, these may seem like uncharted waters as compared with litigation solely involving multiple physician or hospital defendants. But the same general principle governs both scenarios: Defendants are likely to fare better when they hold hands and play nicely together for as long as possible and present a united front to plaintiffs.
Localized Pain
September 27, 2007
A movement is slowly building to abolish century-old medical malpractice laws that judge a doctors' performance by the medical standards existing in his or her community. Those laws, known as 'locality rules,' are still on the books in 21 states.
Document, Document, Document!
September 27, 2007
Typically, health-care providers approach documentation with the goal of effectively communicating with themselves. The reality, however, is that depending upon many different circumstances, numerous other individuals may one day review a health-care provider's records for many different purposes and from many different perspectives.
Real Property Law
September 27, 2007
Review and analysis of several key cases.
Landlord & Tenant
September 27, 2007
Two important cases for your review.
Eminent Domain Law
September 27, 2007
A recent important case.
Cooperatives & Condominiums
September 27, 2007
In-depth analysis of the latest cases.
Index
September 27, 2007
Everything contained in this issue, in an easy-to-use format.

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