Court Orders Identity of 'Company Doe' Revealed
May 27, 2014
The sealing of the identity of a company that fought to block public access to a consumer safety report was improper, the Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals has held, ordering the disclosure of its name and publication of case documents.
<i>BREAKING NEWS</i>Federal Judge Strikes Down PA's Ban on Gay Marriage
May 20, 2014
U.S. District Judge John E. Jones III of the Middle District of Pennsylvania joined a dozen other federal courts over the last year in tossing the restriction of marriage to only opposite-sex couples.
Partner Defections, Mergers and the Changing Business Model for Law Firms
May 06, 2014
Partner defection appears to be caused as much by poor management and professional development offerings, as it does an increase in compensation.
Electronic Health Records
May 02, 2014
While EHRs are here to stay, what are the benefits and risks? Do they create more or less legal liability for medical providers?
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