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Failure-to-Detect Claims Against Dermopathologists

April 29, 2013

Last month, the author discussed a hypothetical medical malpractice case in which a dermopathologist midread a patient's pathology slide and then reported that no evidence of cancer was found. The discussion concludes herein.

Evidence-Based Medicine in the Courtroom

April 29, 2013

The time has come for medical malpractice expert causation testimony to fall in line with that employed in toxic tort cases, rightfully valuing proven scientific conclusions over experience-based expert opinion.

Who Should Be Partner in a Post-Recession Profession?

April 29, 2013

Partnerships are viable and sustainable only if there is a consistent and sufficient earnings stream to attract talent to the firm. This is accomplished when all timekeepers are personally productive and profitable.

The Unforeseen Consequences of a Criminal Conviction

April 29, 2013

Even skilled criminal defense attorneys may unwittingly permit their clients to enter guilty pleas that could impair their client's medical license.

Embrace Settlement Negotiations '

April 29, 2013

Is the non-admissibility of conversations that occur during settlement negotiations actually that immutable? The answer is, No.

Maintenance: How Long Is Too Long?

April 29, 2013

In New York, usually the most important factor to consider when guessing at the ultimate award is this: Which judge will get the case?

Divorce Funding

April 29, 2013

The value of Divorce Funding for anyone facing the daunting prospect of enormous legal fees is clear; it ensures that clients can afford to litigate if necessary.

Cognitive Encapsulation: Thinking Inside the Box

April 29, 2013

This article is the second of two that address the ways in which education, training, and experience in providing health services often creates a cognitive box from which practitioners must extricate themselves if they wish to perform forensic services.

Professional Development: Using Social Media to Advance Your Careers and Build Business

April 29, 2013

Lawyers who are looking to advance their careers and who want to build business should not underestimate the power of using social media to raise their visibility.

Leadership in the Law: Bring All Your Values to the Table

April 29, 2013

If you are not perceived the way you want to be perceived and are not reaching the goals you have set out to meet, you want to re-evaluate your values and determine if your personal brand needs to be tweaked, revamped or potentially overhauled.

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