A practice-oriented review of Illinois and federal statutes and cases governing nursing home lawsuits.
June 2000 • Volume 88 • Number 6 • Pages 297–364
Practice News
Articles
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The authors argue that routine use of bed siderails is neither good for patients nor effective defensive medicine.
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An exploration of the legal and medical issues raised by pressure sores in the nursing home setting.
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A survey of the law governing whether and what penalties are appropriate under the IEPA.
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Pointers on deciding whether to pursue, refer, or reject a nursing home case.
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The problems posed by the federal sentencing guidelines for defendants charged with liability for the criminal acts of others.
Columns
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Wards as defendants in dissolution proceedings.
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For years lawyers ignored clients who wanted to file suit against a nursing home.
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Every Christmas Eve I watch Frank Capra's It's A Wonderful Life while I finish wrapping gifts and preparing for the next day.
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This month's featured honoree: Benton lawyer Richard O. Hart.
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Playing the child-support percentages; ADA news and views; please don't squeeze the luggage; and more.
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PowerPoint is a powerful, easy-to-use program that can spice up your presentation. And it's probably already on your computer.
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Been a while since you sharpened your writer's saw? These books can help.