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Essential Qualities of Successful Rainmakers
November 01, 2016
Although a handful of law firms has hired non-lawyer sales teams, most still rely upon individual attorneys or practice groups to generate new client matters (i.e., to sell) even though the majority of them have never received business development skills training. This article describes some of the important characteristics and habits shared by attorneys who have built successful practices.
The False Claims Act After <b><i>Escobar:</i></b> A Three-Part Test
October 01, 2016
In a unanimous opinion in <I>Universal Health Servs. v. United States ex rel. Escobar</I>, 195 the Supreme Court provided a new framework for assessing false certification liability under the False Claims Act (FCA).
Drug & Device News
October 01, 2016
News items include an FDA ruling on strong antibiotics; information on head trauma; and updates on blood donations and the Zika virus.
Verdicts
October 01, 2016
Analysis of a case in which it was ruled that a bankruptcy trustee can seek med-mal damages .
3D Printing and Product Liability in the U.S. and UK
October 01, 2016
The potential for product liability claims concerning objects created via 3D printing is obvious. Last month, the authors discussed some of these. Now, they look at how the law is developing in two countries ' the United States and Great Britain ' as their legal systems attempt to assign liability to the correct actors.
Update: The ACOG's New Opinion on Obstetric Violence
October 01, 2016
In June, informed refusal and obstetric violence were the topics of a panel counsel discussion at the American Conference Institute's 13th Annual Advanced Forum on Obstetric Malpractice Claims. Also in June, ACOG an opinion on Refusal of Medically Recommended Treatment During Pregnancy. With the maturing of the topic in the media and legal discussions, it's time to take a look at the recent developments.
Med Mal News
September 01, 2016
Discussion of two recent cases of interest.
Emerging Legal Issues in 3D Printing and Product Liability
September 01, 2016
3D printing, sometimes known as additive manufacturing, allows for objects of all shapes and sizes to be created by applying different materials ' such as plastics, resins or metals ' in successive layers. The technology can be used to create complex and sophisticated products, including medical devices. How does this affect liability?
Verdicts
September 01, 2016
Analysis of rulings in which a prisoner who did not disclose funds lost the right to re-file a med mal claim; and where a federal court opted to abstain from hearing a wrongful death case.
Drug & Device News
September 01, 2016
A look at a case in which Tylenol defendants' experts failed the <I>Daubert</I> test .

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