“We find that Doe waived his claims of confidentiality under the Act by voluntarily and publicly disclosing his private health information in a public trial, and the qualified protective order under HIPAA did not preclude such waiver,” Justice P. Scott Neville, Jr., wrote, citing Novak v. Rathnam (1985). “We also find that the defendants are […]
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'Limits of Acceptable Courtroom Etiquette.' Prosecutors Insist Tom Girardi's Courtroom Behavior Proves Mental Competence
Prosecutors insisted in a Thursday brief that Tom Girardi’s courtroom behavior—including hurling an expletive at one of them under his breath—shows he’s mentally competent to stand trial on criminal charges.
Are Professional Associations Really Valuable?
In the legal profession, joining and maintaining membership in various professional associations is common practice. However, lawyers often overlook the critical question of whether their affiliation with these organizations yields substantial benefits, such as quality referrals and new clients.
The Salary Wars That Almost Didn't Happen: The Morning Minute
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Could 5th Circuit's Proposed AI Review Certification Deter Use of the Tech?
“Do you want to be the lawyer advertising that you didn’t do all your own work?” law professor Joseph Regalia said of the deterrent effect of AI disclosure.