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Recent news of importance to you and your practice.

Notice/Prejudice and the Role of State Law

Janice G. Inman

In last month's newsletter, we began discussion of claims-made-and-reported medical malpractice insurance policies and of how most states are strict in requiring insureds to notify their insurers of claims within their policies' designated reporting periods. However, a recent Maryland case shows that state law sometimes may trump a policy's reporting requirements.

Traps for the Unwary

John L.A. Lyddane & Barbara D. Goldberg

Medical malpractice liability insurers and self-insured entities that ignore the new Medicare reporting requirements do so at their peril. Here's why.

Discovery Is Changing

Chad L. Staller

Two new developments promise to affect medical-malpractice litigation profoundly.

Verdicts

ALM Staff & Law Journal Newsletters

Recent rulings of interest to you and your practice.

Drug & Device News

ALM Staff & Law Journal Newsletters

A look at recent litigation and other news that affects your practice.

Med Mal News

ALM Staff & Law Journal Newsletters

The latest information you need to know.

MD High Court: Prejudice Stemming from Late Notice Must Be Shown

Janice G. Inman

If an insured drops his claims-made insurance and is sued three years later, his insurer will disclaim liability even if the injury occurred during the term of the policy. A look at a recent case.

Feds to Expand Use of Debarment in Health Care Sector

Sue Reisinger

CEOs of health care companies, be forewarned: The government is planning to expand its use of debarring "untrustworthy individuals" as a way to hold individuals accountable for a company's fraud.

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