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Dewsnup, King & Olsen. Havas, Edward Brief article Jan 1, 2009 120
Hyperlinks. Mitchell, Teresa Jan 1, 2009 200
Be alert but not alarmed: misfeasance in public office. Dec 24, 2008 1608
A dose of reality: revisiting pharmaceutical manufacturer liability for an HIV vaccine. Eisele, Erik Volker Ernst Jun 22, 2008 14899
A troubling trend in preemption rulings. Chemerinsky, Erwin May 1, 2008 2186
Inmates cannot sue for lost property. Brief article Apr 1, 2008 232
Legal update: high court bars secondary liability in securities case. Nilsen, Kim Feb 1, 2008 579
Tragic story reaches legal end at SCC. Mitchell, Teresa Brief article May 1, 2007 325
Property and half-torts. Fennell, Lee Anne May 1, 2007 34789
Immunity for immunizations: tort liability, biodefense, and bioshield II. Mayer, Lincoln Apr 1, 2007 17819
Why preemption proponents are wrong: corporate defendants' claim that the effect of state tort actions is equivalent to state positive law has no merit. The reality is that consumer protection can be guaranteed only when tort remedies work in tandem with federal regulation. Wolfman, Brian Mar 1, 2007 4924
Taking on big pharma - and the FDA: the fight against federal preemption is far from over, but some courts have rejected drug company claims that an FDA preamble should be granted sweeping deference. Bograd, Louis M. Mar 1, 2007 3330
Don't let preemption ground your aviation case: defendants in aviation lawsuits are pushing the preemption argument hard to get cases removed to federal court or stop them before they leave the gate. Help your case take off by honing your anti-preemption strategy. Bowen, Donna Mar 1, 2007 3091
Beryllium Sensitization (Without More) Not a Disease or Cognizable Tort Injury. Reif, Gina Aug 9, 2006 664
The corporate hospital shell game: hospitals often use a maze of contracts to claim that negligent hospital-based physicians are independent contractors. But the law provides a basis for hospital liability. Atkinson, Linda Miller May 1, 2006 2869
A victory for accountability. Suggs, Kenneth M. President's page Apr 1, 2006 792
Risking safety for school spirit: schools often rely on exculpatory contracts to escape liability when their cheerleaders get hurt. Knowing the limits of these releases can help you rally the court's support for your client's claim. Smith, J. Craig Apr 1, 2006 3277
Spear-tackles and sporting conspiracies: recent developments in tort liability for foul play. Anderson, Jack Jan 1, 2006 10764
Hurricane alters fall agenda on the Hill; dozens of bills introduced. Dec 1, 2005 411
Tort au canadien: a proposal for Canadian tort legislation on gross violations of international human rights and humanitarian law. Davidson, Caroline Nov 1, 2005 28901
From the people, justice and generosity. Suggs, Kenneth M. President's Page Nov 1, 2005 796
Recent Developments In Medical Device Preemption Law. Jun 16, 2005 4069
Gas company may be liable for station's sale of fuel to drunk driver. Sileo, Carmel Nov 1, 2004 671
Fear-mongering torts and the exaggerated death of diving. Bogus, Carl T. Sep 22, 2004 9683
Is civil litigation a threat to freedom? Howard, Philip K. Sep 22, 2004 4063
Increasing safety in assisted living: as assisted living facilities gain popularity, they are taking on responsibilities that they are not equipped to handle. Attorneys need to step in when regulation fails to protect the elderly. Downey, Jeffrey J. Aug 1, 2004 3390
Liability for postsurgical infection: surgical wounds are prone to infections. Good medical care requires doctors and hospitals to adequately warn patients and to diagnose and treat infections properly when they occur. Viorst, Anthony May 1, 2004 1877
Plagued by bedbugs, hotel guests bite back. Porter, Rebecca May 1, 2004 1005
A missed opportunity: nonprofit antitrust liability. Choe, Olivia S. Case Note Nov 1, 2003 3910
When will schools take bullying seriously? Children who suffer severe, long-lasting injuries at the hands of school bullies have little or no hope of recovery for the harm done. A new theory could remove the shield of immunity. Weddle, Daniel B. Oct 1, 2003 4271
Dodging the liability bullet: preventing tort claims resulting from association policies and programs. Jacobs, Jerald A. Sep 1, 2003 3024
Justice Department bolsters suit by California nursing home residents. Porter, Rebecca Aug 1, 2003 1020
Halfway houses and mental health treatment facilities - establishing duty in tort. Sessums, Mark A.; Swaine, Robert S. Jun 1, 2003 3799
Challenging hospitals that tolerate incompetent doctors: often, medical malpractice is not an isolated incident. What if a doctor has a history of incompetence that a hospital didn't investigate or chose to ignore? In such circumstances, a negligent-credentialing claim will amplify your client's case. Masterson, Thomas D. May 1, 2003 3712
Getting Hurt, Getting Paid: The curious politics, psychology, and sociology of medical compensation. DALRYMPLE, THEODORE Mar 24, 2003 1477
Governmental tort liability in Florida; a tangled web. Drake, William N., Jr.; Bustin, Thomas A. Feb 1, 2003 7612
U.S. corporations can be held liable for human rights abuses abroad, Ninth Circuit rules. Hellwege, Jean Dec 1, 2002 936
First Banks America, Inc. Announces Third Quarter 2002 Earnings. Oct 18, 2002 1709
Warren Bancorp, Inc. Announces Third Quarter 2002 Earnings and Declaration of Dividend. Oct 17, 2002 2288
City National Corporation Reports Net Income of $48.7 Million and EPS of $0.94 for 2002 Third Quarter; Third-Quarter Net Income Increases 20 Percent On A Comparable Basis. Oct 16, 2002 6086
Washington Mutual Announces Strong Third Quarter Earnings; Company Continues Steady Growth; Board of Directors Increases Cash Dividend. Oct 15, 2002 9036
Logica Selected by Allfirst Bank to Implement BESS Payments and HotScan Anti-Money Laundering Solutions. Oct 11, 2002 519
Admiralty Bancorp, Inc. Again Announces Record Earnings With an Increase in Net Income of 382% Over the Same Period in 2001. Oct 11, 2002 4441
Vault Releases New Report on J.P. Morgan Chase. Oct 11, 2002 327
Wells Fargo, Sovereign Bancorp, Steel Dynamics, and SpectraLink Events to be Broadcast by Vcall Over the Internet. Oct 11, 2002 431
Hanmi Financial Corporation Announces Net Income for the Third Quarter Increased by 16% Over Prior Year; Total Assets grew to $1.4 Billion. Oct 11, 2002 2798
Art museum names design-job finalists. Oct 11, 2002 293
Great Southern Bancorp, Inc. Reports Quarterly Earnings of $.85 Per Share. Oct 10, 2002 2267
Washington Mutual Hires John Rostas as Senior Vice President of Operational Excellence. Oct 9, 2002 229
Allegiant Bancorp, Inc. Announces That a Director and Principal Shareholder has Increased His Ownership in the Company. Oct 9, 2002 410
Braskem Celebrates Name and Symbol Change at the NYSE. Oct 8, 2002 483
Browne Greene Joins as Co-Counsel in Suit Against Washington Mutual to Prevent Eviction of Family From Yorba Linda Home Over $51.56 Error the Bank Made and Failed to Rectify. Oct 8, 2002 789
GBC Bancorp Announces Upcoming Third Quarter Conference Call. Oct 8, 2002 225
Online Resources Extends 3rd Largest Client; GreenPoint Bank Also Signs for Cash Management Services. Oct 8, 2002 713
Dime Community Bancshares Schedules Earnings Conference Call. Oct 8, 2002 240
First Community Bancshares, Inc. and First Community Bank & Trust Announce Third Quarter Results. Oct 8, 2002 907
Washington Mutual Stopped from Foreclosing on Yorba Linda Family. Oct 8, 2002 798
SNL Financial Announces M&A Activity Mostly Lackluster in Third Quarter; Bank and Thrift Sector Shows Life, Insurance and Financial Services Remain Depressed. Oct 7, 2002 424
Leading Australian Procurement Services Provider and Requisite Technology Drive E-Commerce Growth. Oct 7, 2002 798
Premier Bancorp, Inc. Declares Cash Dividend On Series a Preferred Stock. Oct 7, 2002 240
Medford Bancorp Inc. Shareholders Approve Acquisition by Citizens Bank of Massachusetts. Oct 7, 2002 149
BoI pushes its Abbey merger claim. Hosking, Patrick; Goodway, Nick Oct 7, 2002 221
Far East National Bank and UCBH Holdings, Inc. Agree to Settlement. Oct 4, 2002 194
UCBH Holdings, Inc. Updates Earnings Outlook to Reflect Settlement With Far East National Bank. Oct 4, 2002 524
Far East National Bank and UCBH Holdings, Inc. Agree to Settlement. Oct 4, 2002 194
StockPickReport.Com Announces Stock Evaluation Ratings: New Ratings on Kohl's Corp., The Gap, Network Appliance, Washington Mutual Inc. and Wachovia Corp. Oct 4, 2002 322
Fitch Downgrades Bank Of New York; Outlook To Negative. Oct 3, 2002 781
Commerce Capital Markets Expands to Serve New York. Oct 3, 2002 675
BSB Bank & Trust Company Announces Agreement to Sell Elmira Branches. Oct 3, 2002 281
AHMANSON RANCH RALLY PLANNED. Oct 3, 2002 474
Fleet Bank Selected as Finalist for Gartner's CRM Excellence Award; Leading Bank Recognized for Innovation and Leadership in Driving Customer Value. Oct 2, 2002 620
Washington Mutual buys mortgage lender. Oct 2, 2002 133
Webster Appoints Bruce E. Wolfe to Lead Wealth and Investment Management Businesses. Oct 2, 2002 439
Hospitals, doctors may be liable for contractors' negligence. Jurand, Sara Hoffman Oct 1, 2002 856
BBoC and FSB to merge: more deals within banking community are possible. (B.E. 100s). Hocker, Cliff Oct 1, 2002 600
Western Sierra Bank Expands Network to Stanford Ranch, Roseville, CA. Oct 1, 2002 405
Citizens First Bancorp, Inc. to Initiate Stock Repurchase Program. Oct 1, 2002 296
Commercial Federal Third Quarter 2002 Earnings Conference Call. Oct 1, 2002 256
Washington Mutual Completes Acquisition of Remaining Assets of HomeSide Lending, Inc. Oct 1, 2002 224
UCBH Holdings, Inc. Completes Issuance of $25 Million in Trust Preferred Securities. Sep 30, 2002 500
Commerzbank Securities Announces Appointment Of Henry Flowers To Its New York Derivatives Team. Sep 30, 2002 308
Abington Bancorp Declares Regular Cash Dividend. Sep 27, 2002 193
Southwest Georgia Financial Corporation Declares Combination Cash and 10% Stock Dividend. Sep 27, 2002 423
Imelda Navarro Climbs IBC Corporate Ladder. Sep 27, 2002 403
Webster Financial Corporation Announces Earnings Conference Call - Tuesday, October 15, 2002, at 11:00 a.m. ET. Sep 26, 2002 321
Allied Irish Banks, p.l.c. and M&T Bank Corporation Announce Strategic Partnership; Allfirst Financial Inc. to be Merged Into M&T Bank. Sep 26, 2002 1514
Fitch Places M&T Bank & Allfirst Financial on Rtg Watch Neg; Affs AIB. Sep 26, 2002 449
UCBH Holdings, Inc. to Host Webcast to Discuss Third Quarter 2002 Results. Sep 26, 2002 258
Orders issued under Bank Merger Act. (Legal Developments). Frierson, Robert deV. Sep 1, 2002 1278
Potential Civil Liability for Criminal Acts on College and University Campuses. Brief Article Jul 17, 2002 341
Teacher assailed in student newspaper wins harassment suit against school district. Levy, Stephanie Jun 1, 2002 487
Is a subsidiary in your future? Companies can benefit from important tax advantages and liability protections. Myers, Randy Jun 1, 2002 3713
Supreme Court Docket Report - 2001 Term, Number 16 / May 20, 2002. Brief Article May 30, 2002 529
Human rights responsibilities of private corporations. Paust, Jordan J. May 1, 2002 15077
Suing the hospital when superdoc falls: short of claiming that their doctors leap tall buildings in a single bound, hospitals aren't above touting their physicians' medical heroics. Hospitals' advertising may be the hook for holding them liable for their doctors' negligence. Masterson, Thomas D. May 1, 2002 3082
ERISA Fiduciary Liability of Volunteers. (Legal). Crouch, Christopher A. Dec 1, 2001 1065
FSA provides favorable guidance on liability allocation in partnership division. (Partners & Partnerships). Ciesar, William W. Nov 1, 2001 263
Psych. Hosp. Fails to Follow Policy: Pt. `Elopes'- Suicide Results. Tammelleo, A. David Brief Article Feb 1, 2001 827
MO:Ventilator Disconnected for 45 Minutes: $2 Million Verdict in Products Liability & Neg. Suit. Tammelleo, A. David Brief Article Feb 1, 2001 439
TX: Negligent Credentialing Suit v. Hospital: Revocation of Privileges Post Incident Irrelevant. Tammelleo, A. David Brief Article Feb 1, 2001 450

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