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Sexual abuse in skilled-nursing facilities

Sexual abuse in skilled-nursing facilities

The laws governing elder abuse and neglect cases provide sexual-abuse victims with many avenues for recovery

From Issue: 2020 April

Elder Abuse and Dependent Adult Civil Protection Act – Litigation 101

Elder Abuse and Dependent Adult Civil Protection Act – Litigation 101

Understanding the basics and avoiding the pitfalls in litigating claims of neglect and abuse for elderly and dependent adults

Denisse O. Gastélum

From Issue: 2020 April

Federal Tort Claims Act and independent contractors

Federal Tort Claims Act and independent contractors

A closer look at the independent contractor and discretionary function rules

Kenneth M Stern

From Issue: 2020 March

Preparing for plaintiff’s deposition in a sexual harassment/assault case

Preparing for plaintiff’s deposition in a sexual harassment/assault case

Once you finish the pre-deposition with your client, they should feel protected, empowered, and ready to fight for themselves

Maryann P. Gallagher

From Issue: 2020 April

Interlocutory appeals in police excessive-force cases

Interlocutory appeals in police excessive-force cases

Federal interlocutory appeals of summary judgment brought based upon the qualified-immunity defense

Cynthia Goodman
Joseph Finnerty

From Issue: 2020 March

“Course and scope”: What the adjuster won’t tell you

“Course and scope”: What the adjuster won’t tell you

Asking the right questions after an accident to learn whether a driver was acting within the course and scope of employment

From Issue: 2020 March