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Ex Parte Communication with a Physician

Lori G. Cohen & Marcella C. Ducca

Learning and following each state's local requirements for ex parte contact is key in order to avoid legal and ethical issues in the future.

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Fifty Years Later: A New Wave of Thalidomide Litigation

Michael D. Brophy

The scourge of birth defects from Thalidomide in the 1950s and 1960s remains one of the worst pharmaceutical disasters ever. And now there's a wave of new litigation.

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Judicial Scrutiny of 'Other Insurance' Clauses

Spiro K. Bantis & Daniel W. London

In this article, the authors contrast the so-called minority approach to differing "other insurance" clauses with the approach generally described as the majority rule.

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Pre-Fall Health Influences Recovery <br>Court Calls for Better Disaster Plans to Protect Disabled

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Where, When and How Is <i>Ex Parte</i> Communication With a Physician OK?

Lori G. Cohen & Marcella C. Ducca

In medical malpractice cases, treating physicians, nurses and other providers are key witnesses. They have specialized knowledge of the plaintiff and her medical conditions, and, unlike expert witnesses, they have had the opportunity to personally examine and evaluate the plaintiff. Because <i>ex parte</i> meetings and discussions with treating physicians can be so informative, they are often seen as invaluable tools for any party permitted to meet with treating physicians.

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New Plan in Mesh Litigation <br>Change Would Let Generic Drug Companies Make Not-Yet Approved Label Changes<br>Trial over Billion-Dollar Molecules Yields $400,000 Verdict

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NY Court Won't Use 'Long Arm' to Reach Florida Med Center <br>Judge Went Too Far By Striking Defense's Answer<br>Informed Consent Irrelevant To Malpractice Question

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New Jersey's Offer of Judgment Rule

Gary L. Riveles & Cyndee L. Allert

The New Jersey Supreme Court has vigorously defended its supremacy with respect to the administration of the courts from intrusion by other branches of government. The Separation of Powers Doctrine is premised on the theory that government works most efficiently when each of the three branches of government acts independently within its designated sphere.

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