Duane Morris LLP

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Duane Morris LLP, one of the 100 largest law firms in the world, is a full-service firm of more than 650 lawyers. In addition to legal services, Duane Morris has independent affiliates employing approximately 100 professionals engaged in other disciplines. With offices in major markets in the United States and internationally, Duane Morris represents clients across the U.S. and around the world.

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Economical Litigation Agreements: The Best of Both Worlds
Sharon L. Caffrey, Richard L. Seabolt, Daniel B. Winslow, November 18, 2009, previously published by LexisNexis® Martindale-Hubbell® Counsel to Counsel Magazine on September/October 2009
In principle, arbitration bypasses much of the time and cost of business litigation, yet still affords a fair and judicious dispute resolution. Usually it works, but sometimes the arbitrator simply makes the wrong decision and the aggrieved party is left with little recourse. One of the things that...

Exception to Pennsylvania's One-Disease Rule: Pre-1992 Asbestos Plaintiffs may File New Claims
Sharon L. Caffrey, Karen Shichman Crawford, October 30, 2009
On October 21, 2009, the Pennsylvania Supreme Court issued an opinion in <i>Abrams v. Pneumo Abex Corp., et. al.,</i> following oral argument almost exactly one year ago. This decision creates a significant exception for plaintiffs who sued for a non-malignant asbestos-related injury...

Have You Registered Under MMSEA? New Reporting Obligations and Penalties for Medicare Secondary Payers
Kenneth M. Argentieri, Sharon L. Caffrey, October 30, 2009
Beginning on January 1, 2010, extensive new Medicare reporting obligations will apply to insurance companies and other businesses that make payments to Medicare beneficiaries as a result of litigation claims. The obligations extend to businesses that cover private health insurance, workers'...

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