The collateral estoppel (issue preclusion) rule is part of the finality doctrine along with Res Judicata (claim preclusion). It general…
On June 12, 2023, the Tennessee Court of Appeals (Knoxville) upheld a settlement agreement requiring the recipient of funds in…
In Milbourne v. Milbourne, 301 Ga. 111 (2017), The Georgia Supreme Court affirmed a Gwinnett Probate Court Order refusing to…
Medicare includes a nursing home benefit of up to 100 days following a qualifying hospital stay. The Medicare rehabilitation benefit…
On May 26, 2023, the Ohio Court of Appeals for the Sixth Appellate District decided Kaltenbach v. Wasserman. Keith Kaltenbach…
If you are in the midst of a crisis, it's critical for doctors and other health care providers to know…
The SSI rules are a good beginning point because Medicaid cannot impose rules more restrictive than the SSI rules. SSI…
In April, 2022, we reported that HB 620 altered how settlements for minors can be approved under O.C.G.A. § 29-3-3,…
Obviously, if you follow the law, get a license and have the event officiated, you're married. See O.C.G.A. § 19-3-1…
The following is a mishmash of information on various Elder Law, Special Needs Law, and Estate Planning issues. It also…