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The Bleeding Edge: Film Examines Dangers of Medical Device Industry

For more than three years I have been writing about the dangers of certain implanted medical devices. These devices include artificial hips, hernia mesh, IUDs, IVC filters, and others. And some have caused massive human suffering: neurological problems, sexual dysfunction, … Continue reading

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|VIDEO| AMFS Expert Examines Testimony Central to a $6M Med Mal Verdict

As part of its new partnership with American Medical Forensic Specialists, Dr. Gary Gansar analyzes testimony from Dr. Hugo Cheng, whose opinion played a key role in a $6 million verdict for the family of a hospital patient who died … Continue reading

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Summit examines the question: Why are women leaving law?

This year, ABA President Hilarie Bass launched an initiative focused on examining why women lawyers are leaving the profession in the prime of their careers when they should be taking on senior leadership roles. Titled “Achieving Long-Term Careers for Women … Continue reading

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IAASB Examines Implications of Evolving Financial Statement Disclosures for the Outside Auditor

An International Auditing and Assurance Standards Board discussion paper on the evolving nature of financial statement disclosure and its implications for the independent audit has been praised by PCAOB Standing Advisory Group members as containing a complete discussion of these … Continue reading

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Commissioner Casey Says Take Time with Dodd-Frank rulemaking, Examines Retroactivity Issue

Calling the Dodd-Frank Act arguably the most significant financial legislation in modern history, SEC Commissioner Kathleen Casey essentially asked Congress to extend some of the Act's rulemaking deadlines. In remarks at the PLI SEC Speaks seminar, she said that the … Continue reading

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