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December 02, 2002 | Texas Lawyer

Resolving Disputes When the Hospital and HMO Disagree

In the event that an HMO and a hospital disagree over the terms of a contract, questions arise as to how the dispute between the two entities should be resolved. In many cases, the contract between the HMO and the hospital sets out specific dispute resolution provisions, such as binding arbitration. In some cases, the contract is silent, suggesting that a state law breach of contract claim may be the proper avenue to resolve the contract dispute.
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November 26, 2007 | Law.com

Reed Smith Holds Back Partner Pay for Legacy Firm's Nonequity Rank

Legacy Richards Butler salaried partners at Reed Smith are to have 20 percent of their annual pay held back at the start of next year, as part of a package of measures designed to tie them into the firm and bill more quickly. The salaried partners will be paid the final portion of their remuneration at the end of the year. "Since we introduced this system we have improved our performance in terms of getting bills collected," says partner Michael Pollack. But the move has been criticized by other partners.
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March 24, 2008 | The Legal Intelligencer

Phila. Judge Awards Man $5 Mil. Over Business Dispute

A Philadelphia Common Pleas judge has awarded nearly $5 million in damages to the shareholder of two corporations who sued his former business partner alleging breach of fiduciary duty and diversion of corporate opportunity, among other claims.
6 minute read
September 12, 2012 | The Legal Intelligencer

U.S. Government Weighs in on Medicare Part D Whistleblower Suit

The U.S. government has filed a statement of interest in a whistleblower suit alleging fraud from one of the largest private contractors for the multibillion-dollar Medicare Part D program, arguing the suit should not be dismissed.
6 minute read
July 01, 2008 | The American Lawyer

BAR TALK: U-Turn

Linklaters pulls back-and hopes to push up profits.
4 minute read
July 28, 2003 | National Law Journal

Exception to rule allows employees to sue in tort

When an employer procures workers' compensation insurance, that employer becomes immune from tort suit for employee injuries incurred within the scope of employment. Instead, the employee's only recourse is to file a claim for workers' comp benefits.
12 minute read
November 23, 2009 | Law.com

Eight More U.K. Top 30 Firms Size Up Legal Outsourcing Moves

Some of London's leading law firms are considering outsourcing legal work as increasing numbers of firms look to cut costs by using external providers. Linklaters, SJ Berwin, Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer and CMS Cameron McKenna are among the eight. Camerons and SJ Berwin have yet to identify which areas they would like to outsource, while Linklaters is considering sending some document review, due diligence, contract development and legal research functions to an outside provider.
3 minute read
March 11, 2008 | National Law Journal

How Eversheds Became Tyco's Firm of Choice in Europe

When Tyco International named Eversheds its adviser of choice for Europe, the Middle East and Africa, the American security and fire business slashed its legal advisers for day-to-day matters in the region, such as commercial contracts and intellectual property, from around 250 to one. It handed the U.K. firm a two-year mandate estimated to be worth more than $20 million in total. Eversheds' innovative pitch to Tyco represents a model tailor-made for midmarket firms with a strong international presence.
8 minute read
November 22, 2010 | Corporate Counsel

BP Kicks Off Post-Deepwater Review of UK Legal Adviser Roster

It's going to be a sticky, oily review overseen by group GC Rupert Bondy. The firms on the British oil giant's roster have already been alerted, although formal requests for proposals have not yet been sent out.
3 minute read
July 26, 2013 | New York Law Journal

Email Signature Ruled Valid to Enforce Settlement

Signing an email attesting to the substance of a negotiated agreement with the typed name of the sender constitutes a binding and enforceable stipulation of the settlement under CPLR 2104, a state appeals panel ruled Wednesday.
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