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News & Analysis as of May 24, 2013

Cross-Border Crashes: How Canadian Healthcare Can Affect Your Settlement

by Law Office of Dean Standish Perkins and... on 4/30/2013

Despite the efforts to prevent accidents, crashes with Canadian drivers are still an all too common occurrence in Washington State. To make matters worse, dealing with Canadian insurance companies can be confusing and...more

The Fatal Dangers of Medical Tourism

by Lawyers.com on 5/23/2012

The investigation was one James Goldberg never wanted to undertake. Six years ago, Goldberg’s son Joshua, then 23, was living in Thailand, studying to become a Buddhist monk. When Joshua mysteriously lost feeling in his...more

Law and Medicine in India.

by Nithianandan Balagopalan on 11/11/2011

This article is on the status of Law and Medicine in India. Issued Nov. 2011 in "Nithia's Indian Law Radar"....more

China Issues Hospital Complaint Rules (for Trial Implementation)

by Sheppard Mullin Richter & Hampton LLP on 12/15/2009

The Chinese Ministry of Health (“MOH”) announced the promulgation of the Hospital Complaint Rules (for Trial Implementation) (the “Rules”) on November 26, 2009. The Rules aim to improve the management of hospital complaints...more

The Epidemiology of Asbestos-Related Diseases in Quebec

by Hissey Kientz LLP on 7/1/2004

Information about asbestos exposure occurring in Quebec and the diseases associated with it, including asbestosis, mesothelioma, and lung cancer. The report also contains general information about what is asbestos, the...more

European Communities: Measures Affecting Asbestos and Asbestos-Containing Products

by Hissey Kientz LLP on 9/18/2000

Excerpts from the World Trade Organization's report concerning asbestos regulations in various countries. The excerpted report details Canada's resistance to tougher regulation of asbestos and denial of a conclusive link...more