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New Jersey Manufacturers and Punitive Damages
February 27, 2014
The state of New Jersey is home to the headquarters of 17 of the top 20 drug-producing companies in the world. These include pharmaceuticals producers Wyeth, Merck and Co. and Johnson & Johnson.
NJ & CT News
January 31, 2014
What's happening in neighboring states.
Verdicts
January 28, 2014
Rulings of interest and importance to med mal attorneys.
Med Mal News
January 28, 2014
News from around the country.
Drug & Device News
January 28, 2014
Recent news and rulings of interest.
Ex Parte Communication with a Physician
January 24, 2014
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.
Fifty Years Later: A New Wave of Thalidomide Litigation
January 24, 2014
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.
Judicial Scrutiny of 'Other Insurance' Clauses
January 24, 2014
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.
Where, When and How Is <i>Ex Parte</i> Communication With a Physician OK?
December 31, 2013
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.
Verdicts
December 31, 2013
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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