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Support Overpayment
September 26, 2012
Last month, the author looked at some ways in which New York courts have, in certain circumstances, permitted parties to recoup overpayments of child support and maintenance. The discussion continues herein.
Once the Marriage Ends
September 26, 2012
An analysis of the duty of support in these economic times.
Enforcement Remedies to Combat Default
September 26, 2012
In these uncertain economic times, attorneys are frequently faced with client requests to enforce their rights to receive the assets and/or support awarded in the divorce judgment.
Verdicts
September 26, 2012
Analysis of a recent key ruling.
REFERRALS - A Key to Business Development Success
September 26, 2012
REFERRALS - A Key to Business Development Success When clients are looking to select a lawfirm, they may glance at the website or Google for information. But referrals are the key component of identifying a match to their need. According to the Harvard Business Review, a successful professional services firm will have at least 50% of its new annual business coming from clients and referrals. How does your firm measure up?…
Drug & Device News
September 26, 2012
A look at a reconsidered decision.
Med Mal News
September 26, 2012
A look at a recent important decision.
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.

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