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Cat: Litigation

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Updated Corporate Law / Arbitration

Guides to mediation and arbitration. Arbitration rules & procedures. Vacating arbitration awards. Arbitration forms used for general business, labor, etc. Alternate Dispute Resolution (ADR) - mediation.


Corporate Law / Class Actions

Notices of class actions, proposed, filed or settled. Class action guides. Class action litigation issues, guides, notices and other related information. Requirements for prosecuting and certifying a class action.


Corporate Law / Courts

Court decisions and sentencing. Federal and state court opinions - sources for case law, slip opinions, etc. Court verdicts.


Corporate Law / Fees

Sample flat fee cost schedule. Negotiating fees. Fee disputes. Alternate billing arrangements. Litigation cost control.


Corporate Law / Litigation

Trial, lawsuit and litigation information. Attorney-client priviledge. Expert witnesses. Case management. Sentencing. Legal case management. Use of computer-generated evidence. Work Product Doctrine. Using surveillance tapes in the courtroom. Introduction to basic legal citation. Legal bulletins focused on the hospitality industry - applicable to most industries.


Corporate Law / Punitive Damages

Punitive damages. Information by state on whether or not punitive damages are insurable, plus US nationwide trends. Trends, state laws related to punitive damages and insurability.


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Updated Occupational Health / Occupational Medicine

Guidelines for OEM professionals to establish an effective employee health program. Medical management of laser injuries & radiation accidents. Index of medical illnesses, conditions & symptoms. ACOEM workplace guidelines. Indoor air pollution and radon guides. State of California medical guidelines and advisory protocols for occupational medicine. ADA enforcement guidance on pre-employment medical examinations. OSHA medical surveillance requirements.


The Safety Library

Ergonomics / Medical Ergonomics

Medical diagnosis and treatment of ergonomic-related injuries. Clinical guidelines and primary care management of acute low back pain. AHCPR guidelines on acute low back problems in adults. Teaching module for physicians and health care professionals on low back pain . Carpal tunnel syndrome. Series of ergonomic medicine guides designed for patients that provide explanations & illustrations. Medical management in an ergonomics program. Painful shoulder diagnosis and treatment.


Updated Fire Safety / Restoration

Disaster recovery, cleaning and restoration of smoke, soot and water-damaged valuables, furnishings, carpeting, flooring, oriental rugs, draperies, etc. Salvage manual for book collections. Priorities of preliminary safety and loss mitigation procedures after a fire. Specialized drying equipment and restorative drying techniques. Carpet cleaning and stain removal.


Insurance Loss Control / Claims Management

Information on claims management, e.g., structured settlements, importance of prompt reporting, construction claim guidance, preservation of evidence, etc. Self-insurance & claims administrators/adjustors selection/evaluation checklist of TPAs. Variations in imaging technology and the issues confronting claims adjusters. Experts offer tips to adjusters about salvage.


Occupational Medicine / Brain Injuries

Traumatic brain injury and coma articles, fact sheets, statistics, treatment guidelines, family assistance, legal issues and more.


Occupational Medicine / Occupational Health

Guidelines for OEM professionals to establish an effective employee health program. Medical management of laser injuries & radiation accidents. Index of medical illnesses, conditions & symptoms. ACOEM workplace guidelines. Indoor air pollution and radon guides. State of California medical guidelines and advisory protocols for occupational medicine. ADA enforcement guidance on pre-employment medical examinations. OSHA medical surveillance requirements.


Workers Compensation / WC Claims Management

Guides to work-relatedness of occupational diseases. Activities to control disability costs. IME. How WC settlements are viewed in each state and the various forms of settlements. Cost and reserving guidelines for quadriplegia, massive injury, traumatic brain injury.


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