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Beyond DNA: Equitable Parentage
Recently, there has been a rise in cases brought by fathers who want to maintain relationships with children who are not their biological offspring. For example, in a recent case, a mother was estopped from claiming her child did not belong to the man who had been his putative father, even though DNA tests indicated that he was not the biological father. This article explores the various approaches attorneys can use to help their clients in these circumstances.
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Working Well with Custody Experts
The first two parts of this article addressed issues surrounding pre-trial preparation of an expert, such as financial arrangements and scheduling, trial preparation and direct testimony. The conclusion herein discusses cross-examination and post-trial feedback.
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Litigation
Recent rulings of interest to your practice.
Index
An in-depth listing of all the cases discussed in this issue.
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Development
Recent cases of importance to you and your practice.
Tax Foreclosure Sales: What Notice Is Due?
To what extent does the increasing availability of information change statutory or constitutional obligations to provide notice of tax foreclosure proceedings?
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Real Property Law
Recent rulings of importance to your practice.
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In The Spotlight
On March 28, 2003, Tommy G. Thompson, Secretary of the United States Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), announced the publication of a proposed draft guidance to protect human-research subjects from the risks of harm possibly arising from researchers' financial conflicts of interests.
Cases in Court
Guilty pleas have been entered for the first time under new Sarbanes-Oxley Provisions. On April 5, 2003, <i>The New York Times</i> reported that Richard Scrushy, former Chief Executive Officer for HealthSouth Corporation, the largest provider of diagnostic imaging, outpatient surgery, and rehabilitation services with locations in 50 states and abroad, has been targeted by regulators for allegedly helping to overstate the company's earnings by more than $2 billion during the past 6 years.
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