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Section 1782: The Little-Known Superpower Used in U.S. Courts to Help Win Foreign Litigations

Lori Marks-Esterman April 18, 2024

28 U.S.C. § 1782 (Section 1782) permits production of documents and testimony in the United States for use in foreign litigation. Once granted, Section 1782 subpoenas have the full scope and authority of domestic discovery, providing a powerful tool in foreign litigation. While the statute is seemingly straightforward, navigating the legal landscape of Section 1782 can be challenging. Recent decisions denying

How Businesses Can Prepare for Minimum Wage Increases

Anne Marie Schloemer April 16, 2024

Whether mandated by legislation or as a result of market pressure, minimum wage increases are a reality that many businesses must contend with to remain legally compliant and competitive. While the federal minimum wage has gone unchanged since reaching $7.25 in 2009, state, city and county minimum wages increase more frequently, with 22 states effecting minimum wage increases in 2024.

What Are the Three Types of Courts-Martial?

Richard Stevens April 9, 2024

Under the Uniform Code of Military Justice (UCMJ), there are provisions for three different types of courts-martial: summary, special, and general. All are legal proceedings for members of the military, similar to civilian court trials, and each type has a different make up and handles different types and severity of crimes and punishments. If you are a military member facing

What Paperwork Do I Need to File for Unemployment?

Mohamed Eldessouky April 9, 2024

Despite the low unemployment rate of 3.8%, millions of American workers are still unemployed and attempting to navigate their state’s unemployment system. In the majority of U.S. jurisdictions, there is a waiting period of one week between the time you file for unemployment and the time you can collect any money. Despite the waiting period, it is best to contact

A doctor looking at a brain screen of a patient with wernicke's disease.

How Do Doctors Miss Wernicke’s Encephalopathy?

Kathy Snapka April 5, 2024

Wernicke encephalopathy represents one of medicine’s most challenging diagnostic puzzles, often leading to devastating consequences when healthcare providers miss critical warning signs. Despite established diagnostic protocols and known risk factors, medical professionals frequently overlook or misdiagnose this serious neurological condition. Understanding why these diagnostic failures occur reveals a disturbing pattern of missed opportunities for early intervention. The Challenge of Diagnosing

Trade Dress (Au Naturel)

Z. Peter Sawicki and James L. Young April 1, 2024

A request we often receive from clients goes something like this, “I want you to protect all of my IP.” Patent, copyright, and trademark rights are defined by federal statutes, which can make them easier to explain to a client. But what about trade dress? WHAT IS TRADE DRESS AND HOW IS IT PROTECTED? Courts hold that trade dress is

Steering Clear When Pulled Over for a DWI

Makenzie Zarate March 19, 2024

Getting pulled over by the police can be scary, particularly if it’s late at night and you’ve had a drink or two. In such a high-stress moment, it’s easy to make mistakes that could complicate the situation. Understanding what not to do is crucial, so here’s a rundown of the most common pitfalls to steer clear of it you ever

Politics and Patient Safety

Kay Van Wey March 19, 2024

When did everything get so political? It seems that wherever we turn everything is fair game for a political debate. But, how in the world did healthcare become so political? I think all of us, no matter if we are conservative or liberal, Republican or Democrat believe in certain fundamental rights. For the love of Pete, can we all agree: Americans

An medical screen showing a weight loss surgery patient who may have thiamine deficiency.

Bariatric Surgery & Brain Damage: Understanding the Risk of Thiamine Deficiency

Kathy Snapka March 15, 2024

Understanding Wernicke Korsakoff Risks for Bariatric Surgery Patients For patients seeking life-changing weight loss through bariatric surgery, an often-overlooked danger lurks in the months following their procedure. Within just weeks of surgery, patients can develop severe thiamine (Vitamin B1) deficiency, leading to permanent brain damage – a devastating outcome that proper monitoring could prevent. Research shows that bariatric surgery patients

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