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Caps, no caps: the number of medical malpractice suits is down either way
Monday, February 1, 2010
In Iowa, medical malpractice suits are down and malpractice insurance premiums are low, despite the lack of caps on damages awarded to victims.
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Sex, lies and Internet dating sites: eHarmony bows to same-sex couples in class action settlement
Tuesday, January 26, 2010
“It’s great to see eHarmony taking a step forward to work with the LGBT community,” said plaintiff Nate Cardin. “It’s a very timely issue. In the age we’re in now, any advances toward acknowledging the equal rights of the lesbians, gays, bisexuals and transgender individuals is great.”
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In CA: Smoke Got In Our Eyes
Thursday, January 21, 2010
California may have smoke-free air, but the state has failed on other key measures in the fight against Big Tobacco, according to a new report by the American Lung Assn.
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California Bar Exam pass rates by law school
Wednesday, January 13, 2010
One school saw every one of its graduates who took the exam pass. Go ahead, guess which one it is before you click on the link.
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And the biggest judgment awarded in 2009 went to…
Monday, January 11, 2010
If you’ve heard business groups cry about “runaway juries” and “jackpot justice,” the answer may surprise you.
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If medical malpractice insurance rates are driving doctors out of business, why are there more doctors?
Tuesday, January 5, 2010
The most recent data from the American Medical Association shows there are more doctors per capita in the U.S. than ever. And there are more doctors per capita in states that don’t limit the amount that can be awarded to victims of negligence than there are in states that have implemented caps.
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