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Suitable Seating

In Kilby v. CVS Pharmacy, the California Supreme Court attempted to clarify the meaning of the “suitable seating” requirement in the Division of Labor Standards Enforcement wage orders. It specifically states that, “All working employees shall be provided with suitable seats when the nature of the work reasonably permits the use of seats.” The court decided Kilby in response to

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telephone

Telephonic Testimony: When Is It Allowed?

As a litigator, there may be times in your practice when a witness is not available or unwilling to come to court to testify. Typically you would take the witness’ deposition and attempt to introduce it pursuant to Rule 804 of the Tennessee Rules of Evidence, as the declarant is unavailable. However, there may be times that you are unable

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Affordable Care Act

The Patient Protection And Affordable Care Act – Changing The Practice Of Medicine

Medical standards of care are influenced by direct and indirect factors. This article addresses some changes initiated by both The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act of 2010 (Obamacare) and the Medicare Access and CHIP Reauthorization Act of 2015 (MACRA). The standard of care requires health care providers to act with the knowledge and skill expected of others in the

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pill mill

Pill Mill Litigation 101

The first time I handled a pill mill case I was 20 pounds thinner, had big permed hair and wore polyester. Back in the day, people didn’t understand much about pill mills, so this type of litigation was a true novelty. However, at long last, the prescription drug epidemic is taking its rightful place in the news and now almost

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Supreme Court

Hats Off to the Texas Supreme Court

Once in a blue moon, the Texas Supreme Court issues an opinion that addresses an issue that is purely family law related. By that standard, there was a blue moon June 24, 2016. That is the day the Supreme Court issued the opinion in Ochsner v. Ochsner. This opinion potentially impacts tens, if not hundreds, of thousands of people paying

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actions

Class Actions in the Employment Law Context

Over the last two months, we have talked about different types of class actions and how to recognize them in your everyday practice. Those articles focused mainly on consumer protection cases. However, there’s one type of case that warrants its own discussion given its idiosyncrasies and importance. This is the wage and hour class action. Wage and hour class actions

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conspiracy

Utilizing the Safety Valve as a Safe Haven in Federal Drug Conspiracy Prosecutions

Federal drug conspiracy charges can be daunting for defense attorneys and their clients. These cases are often the product of covert investigations spanning years. The quantity of narcotics and the conduct of the conspirators will dictate the potential penalties that can – and will – be imposed. The Mandatory Minimum Sentence Unlike a typical criminal prosecution, the defendant’s conduct and/or

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support

Divorce Coaches: Providing Support for Attorneys and Their Clients

During the very difficult process of divorce, coaching from a qualified professional can provide support and problem solving assistance to successfully augment legal representation. Attorneys practicing matrimonial law often complain that they spend a lot of time “handholding” their clients, which can distract the attorney from the primary functions of investigating and valuing assets and income, and preparing the financial

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leases

Of Landlords and Tenants: How Commercial Leases Can Go Awry

Robert Burns might as well have been writing about commercial leases. Commercial landlords and tenants can spend months negotiating and drafting comprehensive written lease agreements. No matter how much effort the parties and their attorneys invest in the contracting process, disputes often arise down the road. The following are common problems with commercial leases that can lead to litigation and

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wine

Minnesota’s Trust Decanting Provisions: What Trustees Need to Know

To get the most enjoyment and best flavor from a bottle of wine, connoisseurs sometimes recommend decanting – transferring the liquid to another container before serving, allowing the wine to separate from the sediment. With the recent overhaul of Minnesota trust law, trustees may now employ the same concept to the advantage of trust beneficiaries. As decanting a bottle of

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cvs

Suitable Seating

In Kilby v. CVS Pharmacy, the California Supreme Court attempted to clarify the meaning of the “suitable seating” requirement in the Division of Labor Standards Enforcement wage orders. It specifically states that, “All working employees shall be provided with suitable seats when the nature of the work reasonably permits the use of seats.” The court decided Kilby in response to

Read More »
telephone

Telephonic Testimony: When Is It Allowed?

As a litigator, there may be times in your practice when a witness is not available or unwilling to come to court to testify. Typically you would take the witness’ deposition and attempt to introduce it pursuant to Rule 804 of the Tennessee Rules of Evidence, as the declarant is unavailable. However, there may be times that you are unable

Read More »
Affordable Care Act

The Patient Protection And Affordable Care Act – Changing The Practice Of Medicine

Medical standards of care are influenced by direct and indirect factors. This article addresses some changes initiated by both The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act of 2010 (Obamacare) and the Medicare Access and CHIP Reauthorization Act of 2015 (MACRA). The standard of care requires health care providers to act with the knowledge and skill expected of others in the

Read More »
pill mill

Pill Mill Litigation 101

The first time I handled a pill mill case I was 20 pounds thinner, had big permed hair and wore polyester. Back in the day, people didn’t understand much about pill mills, so this type of litigation was a true novelty. However, at long last, the prescription drug epidemic is taking its rightful place in the news and now almost

Read More »
Supreme Court

Hats Off to the Texas Supreme Court

Once in a blue moon, the Texas Supreme Court issues an opinion that addresses an issue that is purely family law related. By that standard, there was a blue moon June 24, 2016. That is the day the Supreme Court issued the opinion in Ochsner v. Ochsner. This opinion potentially impacts tens, if not hundreds, of thousands of people paying

Read More »
actions

Class Actions in the Employment Law Context

Over the last two months, we have talked about different types of class actions and how to recognize them in your everyday practice. Those articles focused mainly on consumer protection cases. However, there’s one type of case that warrants its own discussion given its idiosyncrasies and importance. This is the wage and hour class action. Wage and hour class actions

Read More »
conspiracy

Utilizing the Safety Valve as a Safe Haven in Federal Drug Conspiracy Prosecutions

Federal drug conspiracy charges can be daunting for defense attorneys and their clients. These cases are often the product of covert investigations spanning years. The quantity of narcotics and the conduct of the conspirators will dictate the potential penalties that can – and will – be imposed. The Mandatory Minimum Sentence Unlike a typical criminal prosecution, the defendant’s conduct and/or

Read More »
support

Divorce Coaches: Providing Support for Attorneys and Their Clients

During the very difficult process of divorce, coaching from a qualified professional can provide support and problem solving assistance to successfully augment legal representation. Attorneys practicing matrimonial law often complain that they spend a lot of time “handholding” their clients, which can distract the attorney from the primary functions of investigating and valuing assets and income, and preparing the financial

Read More »
leases

Of Landlords and Tenants: How Commercial Leases Can Go Awry

Robert Burns might as well have been writing about commercial leases. Commercial landlords and tenants can spend months negotiating and drafting comprehensive written lease agreements. No matter how much effort the parties and their attorneys invest in the contracting process, disputes often arise down the road. The following are common problems with commercial leases that can lead to litigation and

Read More »
wine

Minnesota’s Trust Decanting Provisions: What Trustees Need to Know

To get the most enjoyment and best flavor from a bottle of wine, connoisseurs sometimes recommend decanting – transferring the liquid to another container before serving, allowing the wine to separate from the sediment. With the recent overhaul of Minnesota trust law, trustees may now employ the same concept to the advantage of trust beneficiaries. As decanting a bottle of

Read More »

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