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September 25, 2012 |

Fortuitous Injury Rule in Aviation Cases

In their Aviation Law column, Steven Pounian and Justin Green, partners with Kreindler & Kreindler, write: The classic "fortuitous" crash site occurs when a plane crossing through numerous jurisdictions crashes in a random location. The majority of crashes, however, occur on takeoff and landing at the place of a scheduled departure or arrival. In these situations courts have reached conflicting interpretations of whether the crash site is "fortuitous."
7 minute read
May 02, 2013 |

Settling a Complex Medical Negligence Case Presuit

In medical-malpractice cases, the divide between plaintiff and defense is as wide as a football field. What if both sides could work together presuit to define and clarify the issues that exist between the patient and the health-care provider?
5 minute read
September 20, 2010 |

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July 21, 2000 |

Biotech Leaders Express Optimism at Congressional Gene Patent Hearing

At a Congressional hearing, biotech industry leaders and the director of the U.S. PTO expressed optimism regarding gene patents, despite the controversy surrounding the patenting of human genes. Reflecting the sensitivity of the subject, Rep. John Conyers described the meeting as "the scariest hearing I've had in the Judiciary Committee."
7 minute read
September 12, 2005 |

Roberts as Chief Justice: Not Just One Vote out of Nine

As he stood before William Rehnquist's coffin last week, it seemed to sink in for John Roberts that he could soon be running the Supreme Court, rather than starting as the most junior justice, whose main special duty would have been to open the door when a knock interrupts the Court's private conferences. The new job has sweeping, if often unstated, significance.Read more coverage of the Roberts nomination
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March 15, 2013 |

Crisis Management Tips for the Pope (and Other CEOs)

Congratulations to Cardinal Jorge Mario Bergoglio of Argentina, who has been chosen as the new pope. And welcome, Pope Francis I, to the world of crisis management.
6 minute read
November 14, 2003 |

Firms Scramble For Cost-Cutting Legal Model

It's called the Legal Model, and it's become a concoction so tempting that lawyers from 160 companies have made the pilgrimage to Wilmington, Del., to test its cost-cutting powers.
9 minute read
January 29, 2010 |

LegalTech Descends on New York

As improvements in information technology continue to impact e-discovery, online research, case and matter management, and time and billing software, lawyers are better equipped to render quality legal services, retain more clients, and master the business of law. What are the next improvements in IT for the legal profession? Law.com Technology Editor Sean Doherty previews the advances expected to share the spotlight at LegalTech New York, being held Feb. 1-3.
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January 05, 2012 |

Finding the Right Methods to Drive Revenue at Your Firm

The lifeblood of every law firm is revenue, although this fundamental truism seemingly is forgotten at times, says recruiter Frank Michael D'Amore. In this article D'Amore puts this truism in the context of today's law firm, highlights the importance of lateral recruiting, and provides tips on improving your firm's revenue picture.
8 minute read
May 24, 2011 |

Lost profits should be determined as of the time of the breach

In commercial real estate cases, defendants should not be allowed to use the date of the trial, which would allow them to benefit from post-breach changes in the market.
5 minute read

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