PUNITIVE DAMAGES: WHAT DO I NEED TO DO, WHEN AND HOW DO I PROVE IT?
As with any case, obtaining a favorable verdict that includes punitive damages will depend largely on the individual facts of each case.This article addresses general techniques that can be used...
DO’S AND DONT’S FOR RETAINER AGREEMENTS: YOU CAN’T DO IT ON A HANDSHAKE
After spending hours, months, sometimes even years working on a case, the last thing you want to worry about is not being compensated. Even more daunting is the prospect of...
DISCOVER THE KEY TO HMO BAD-FAITH CASES
Plaintiff lawyers must have a sound approach to discovery in order to effectively litigate bad-faith cases against health-maintenance organizations (HMOs).Discovery will establish whether there was a critical delay in authorization,...
SICKLY ABODES: AS MOLD CONTINUES TO SPREAD, HOMEOWNERS SHOULD KNOW FUNGUS IS NOT ALWAYS COVERED
It is a situation that has become all too common in recent years. A homeowner experiences water damage to his or her home. Fortunately, the homeowner has insurance, so the...
IN RECOVERY: BUSINESS-INTERRUPTION INSURANCE
After the attacks on the World Trade Center, businesses located in the buildings will attempt the seemingly impossible task of recovering. Insurance is a good way to start, including business-interruption...
