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News & Analysis as of May 25, 2013

How to Effectively Use Surveillance Video in Tort Cases

by Cogent Legal on 1/23/2013

One of the things that has changed the most since I started practicing law two decades ago is the prevalence of surveillance video in tort cases. Given its influence on litigation, it’s important for both plaintiffs and...more

Save Time, Money & Angst -- MEET and CONFER

by Katherine Gallo, Esq. on 3/2/2012

The purpose of the “meet and confer” requirements set forth in C.C.P. §§ 25.450(b)(2)), 2025.480, 2030.300(b), 2031.310(b), 2032.250 and 2033.290 was for the lawyers to revisit their position, in good faith discuss a...more

Am I Naïve to Think Something Should Be Done?

by Katherine Gallo, Esq. on 2/27/2012

What do you do when you are being out muscled by a party who has deep pockets and a lawyer who's intent is to abuse the discovery process and run up his bills. ANSWER--GET THE COURT INVOLVED!!...more

Massachusetts Appeals Court Resurrects Toxic Mold Claim Against Condominium

by Richard Vetstein on 8/16/2011

This decision is the first Massachusetts appellate case dealing with the statute of limitations for toxic mold, so it’s quite important. The case will make it easier for toxic mold victims to sue wrongdoers in state court....more

Engineering flaws cited in Oil Spill Report

by Melissa Dewey Brumback on 2/25/2011

The Chief Counsel’s Report on the BP Deepwater Horizon Oil Spill and Offshore Drilling has been released. Following on the heals of the January National Commission report to the President, the Chief Counsel’s report “provides...more

Chinese Drywall in Florida

by Jeffrey Harrington on 6/14/2009

Succinct overview of defective Chinese drywall. Special attention to the effect on residents and owners in Florida....more

Workplace Exposure to Asbestos

by Hissey Kientz LLP on 4/1/1980

Includes information published by the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health about sampling and analysis of airborne asbestos, biologic effects of exposure, recommended occupational standards, and more....more

Revised Recommended Asbestos Standard

by Hissey Kientz LLP on 12/1/1976

Review of information on the health effects of exposure to asbestos published by the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health....more

Occupational Exposure to Asbestos: Criteria for a Recommended Standard

by Hissey Kientz LLP on 1/1/1972

Presents the criteria and standards for preventing occupational diseases arising from exposure to asbestos dust....more

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