Publications
On the Pulse…Practicing Law in "The Heart of It All"
The state of Ohio refers to itself as “The Heart of It All” because of its central location—highlighting the fact that approximately half the population of the United States is located within 500 miles of the state capital in Columbus, which is ro
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On the Pulse…Disciplinary Board Representation Practice Group: Trust the Process
While everyone likes surprises, not all surprises are well-liked, and this is especially true if you receive notification from a state disciplinary board that your actions have been reported as violating the code of conduct governing your professi
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You Can’t Get Two Bites at the Apple – Or, Oh What a Tangled Web We Weave
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Experts in Defense: Delaware Superior Court Agrees that Expert Witnesses Must Opine Beyond Mere Speculation to Meet Basic Causation Requirements and the Opinion Must Be Unequivocal
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Commonwealth Court Paves the Way for Workers’ Compensation Fee Agreements Pertaining to Prospective Medical Benefits by Declaring the Same “Per Se Reasonable”
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Asbestosis Takes the Stand: Raising Awareness of an Abnormally High Verdict for a Typically Low Value Case
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Can Felons Pursue Damages Against Their Providers for Their Criminal Conduct? The Pennsylvania Supreme Court Says No
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Splitting the Road: Navigating Uninsured Motorist Coverage of Divorced Spouses
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Waiting on a Workers' Compensation Lien Reimbursement in New Jersey? You May Have to Wait a Little Longer. Section 40 and the Timeline for Satisfaction
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On the Pulse…Recent Appellate Victories*
Walter Kawalec (Mount Laurel, NJ) succeeded in obtaining a reversal by a panel of the New Jersey Superior Court, Appellate Division, on an interlocutory appeal.
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