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Beyond DNA: Equitable Parentage
May 01, 2003
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.
Working Well with Custody Experts
May 01, 2003
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.
Litigation
May 01, 2003
Recent rulings of interest to your practice.
Landlord & Tenant
April 01, 2003
Important rulings you should know.
Development
April 01, 2003
Recent cases of importance to you and your practice.
Real Property Law
April 01, 2003
Recent rulings of importance to your practice.
Index
April 01, 2003
An in-depth listing of all the cases discussed in this issue.
Tax Foreclosure Sales: What Notice Is Due?
April 01, 2003
To what extent does the increasing availability of information change statutory or constitutional obligations to provide notice of tax foreclosure proceedings?
Cases in Court
April 01, 2003
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.
The <i>Chandler</i> Decision: What It Means
April 01, 2003
In March, the United States Supreme Court issued a decision in a False Claims Act case that has been closely watched by public and private entities alike. <i>See Cook County v. United States ex rel.</i> Chandler, 123 S. Ct. 1239 (2003). This article is intended to put that decision in perspective, to help readers understand what Chandler actually holds, and to reflect upon the future of False Claims Act litigation in the wake of Chandler and other recent Supreme Court decisions on punitive damages.

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