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Understaffed Nursing Homes Jeopardize Patient Safety

Steven G. Wigrizer

Around 70 percent of people currently turning 65 will require long-term care in their lifetime, and they will receive care for an average of three years.

STOLI Law Developing Across the Country As Courts Continue Deciding Cases

John L. Rivkin

That Legal Bulletin highlighted a variety of issues frequently faced in STOLI litigation and discussed the growing life settlement market, which involves the sale of life insurance policies by owners to third parties.

Protect Two of Your Most Valuable Business Assets: Your Company Name and Important Brand Names

Paul C. Van Slyke

Your company name and important brand names are two types of your most valuable business assets. Without your company name and brand names, consumers and trade buyers would not be able to identify easily (and choose) your goods or services over those of another.

An Introduction to Multidistrict Litigation

Annesley H. DeGaris

Many lawyers who do not regularly handle mass tort cases can be frustrated by the multidistrict litigation (MDL) process.

The Relationship Isn’t about You

David B. Kempston

We actively participate with the client. As counselors, we shape, mold, and contour the case—but we don’t create facts.

New Legislation and Court Judgments

Brenda Pontiff

When do you create a new service line?

Russia's Evolving Legal Environment and the Next Economic Upswing

Andrey Goltsblat

Divorce Litigation and Why to Avoid It

Stephen Cullen and Kelly Powers

There are three ways to get divorced—two of them should be avoided if possible—accepting, of course, that there are some spouses who insist on litigation and a trial.

Factors in Choosing between Arbitration and Litigation

Brian P. Rickert

In drafting contracts, one provision that must be considered for inclusion is the way disputes are resolved.

Expert Witnesses for All Kinds of Litigation

The Growing Need for Expert Witnesses Across All Kinds of Litigation

Erin Quinn-Kong

More lawsuits mean more opportunities for expert witnesses in all industries and specialties.

Nature Calls

Robert Brager

Looking to make a difference as a practitioner of environmental law? These seven pointers will help bolster your green bona fides.

Clients Should Understand Basic Financial Consequences of a Divorce

Steven Fernandez

Spouses who get divorced will have to adjust how they file their taxes, what income and liabilities they must report for tax purposes, and even how they approach discussions about alimony and spousal support.

Insurance for Small Businesses: Prudent Management of Risk

Peter W. Kryworuk

Whether it be the result of a devastating fire loss, a significant errors and omissions claim, or as a victim of fraudulent activity by a trusted employee, insurance coverage is hugely important.

How Litigation Finance Brings Power to the Plaintiff

Eva Shang

Legalist launched a two-week campaign to help consumers sue Equifax—in small claims court.

Medical Malpractice Litigation In New York and New Jersey

Jeff S. Korek

The dramatic difference between these two states in obtaining the opinion of a qualified medical expert has made it much more difficult for those injured in the state of New Jersey by medical negligence.

How You Can Avoid a Civil Suit (And Why You Want To)

Ryan B. Bormaster

You don't need to go to court to handle a civil suit. Find out your alternative options.

Understanding the Benefits of Copyright Registration

Maria Crimi Speth & Aaron Haar

If you aren't registering your copyrights with the United States Copyright Office, you're missing out on additional protections.

Top Reasons Employers Should Avoid Arbitrati

8 Ways Arbitration Agreements Can Hurt Employers

Kraig J. Marton

Arbitration might seem like an appealing alternative, but it could cost you time and money.

3 Strategies to Frame Your Medical Malpractice Case

Lloyd Bell

For success in any trial, jury selection and case framing are key.

What Is a Class Action?

Benjamin H. Whitley

None of these cases were class actions. In fact, they are known in the legal world as mass torts.

How All Successful Lawyers Prep for Trial

The Importance of Trial Preparation

Benjamin Slater III

What are the keys to success in the courtroom?

Presenting the Science Is Crucial in Product Liability Trials

Sean M. Cleary

Cases brought against the manufacturer of goods, following an injury caused by an inherent defect within the good, are not based on a theory of negligence, but on a theory of products liability.

Premarital Agreements: More than just a Divorce Document

Leonce A. Richard III

Drafting a premarital agreement should instead focus on a collaborative effort of two people coming together to create a “life plan” with regard to forming a lifetime partnership.