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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.
Verdicts
August 30, 2012
Analysis of a recent key decision.
Drug & Device News
August 30, 2012
A look at recent items of interest to you and your practice.
Med Mal News
August 30, 2012
Two items of interest.
Reducing Med-Mal Litigation
August 30, 2012
A look at legal reforms that are and are not reducing med-mal lawsuits.
Pay-for-Delay Contracts
August 30, 2012
The Third Circuit has determined that, when a patent-holding drug manufacturer makes payments to potential generic competitors to keep them out of the marketplace, that fact alone serves as <i>prima facie</i> evidence of violation of U.S. antitrust laws.
Is There a Proctor in the House?
August 30, 2012
Proctoring by experienced surgeons is a common and increasingly frequent method to credential surgeons for hospital privileges or those who are new to laproscopic or robotic procedures. But what are the legal pitfalls?
Company Representatives and Modern Medical Technology
August 30, 2012
While company representatives can provide technical support for complex devices and keep surgical staff informed about new technology, their presence in operating and procedure rooms is not without controversy.

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