The formation of group practices is a growing phenom-enon spurred by the dominance of managed care. More than a third of all physicians in the United States currently belong to group practices. Many of these pracrices are administered by physicians who are new to this administrative role. This manual offers practical, hands-on guidance on both the legal and day-to-day business issues confronting these providers.

"Dealing with Medical Malpractice" asks two interrelated questions: What are medical malpractice systems like in other societies, particularly in "publicly owned" health care systems? What is the relationship between professional autonomy of the medical profession and the characteristics of a society's malpractice system? The author's investigations in England and Sweden resulted in a well-researached and carefully analyzed study of approaches to malpractice in these Western industrialized countries. Rosenthal also provides insight into issues of professional autonomy in a system in which physicians are employees of a state health care system.

Top tax guidance for today's turbulent real estate market

Despite the downturn in the real estate market, savvy investors can continue to capture profits by using money-saving tax strategies.

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In today's volatile real estate market, it's important to make the most of your assets by paying the legal minimum in taxes-no more and no less." The Real Estate Investor's Tax Edge "will show you how to achieve this goal, and put you in a better position to profit during even the most difficult of times.

The harassment and discrimination desk reference for every HR professional and manager

Employees filed more than 95,000 discrimination, harassment and retaliation claims against their employers in 2008, with the biggest jump occurring in age discrimination and retaliation claims. In these tough economic times, it's evident that more employees are considering taking their grievances to court.

Enter "The Essential Guide to Workplace Harassment & Discrimination," the essential reference for human resources professionals, managers and supervisors who are responsible for addressing and preventing harassment and discrimination problems in the workplace. Taking into consideration the practical realities of applying the law in everyday situations, this guide answers common questions that you're likely to encounter regularly.

Though you'll read thorough explanations, in plain English, of the important legal principles that professionals must understand in order to deal with discrimination in the workplace, you'll also get samples, quizzes and scenarios that will help you to apply these principles in real-world situations. Find guidance on:

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Comprehensive and practical, BUSINESS: ITS LEGAL, ETHICAL, AND GLOBAL ENVIRONMENT, 10TH EDITION emphasizes real-world applications and encourages critical thinking skills. While exploring the intersection of law, business strategy, and ethics in the text, readers apply the concepts to more than 200 real-world situations and a wealth of learning features, while heightening their own sense of morality. BUSINESS: ITS LEGAL, ETHICAL, AND GLOBAL ENVIRONMENT, 10TH EDITION effectively illustrates how law and ethics apply to issues in the workplace, and is an excellent resource for future business managers.

In a clear and accessible way, the author highlights the relationship between law and ethics explaining how, if and when they overlap and how they diverge. Written in a non-technical, comprehensible and concise style, this topical text presents information and then encourages the reader to work through the differences and similarities between law and ethics. It teases out comparisons and examines how the 'moral' approach differs from the 'legal' one. Case studies at the beginning of each chapter demonstrate scenarios that health professionals may face in day-to-day practice. These are then developed with a theoretical discussion of the legal and ethical issues they reflect.

THE LAW OF CORPORATIONS AND OTHER BUSINESS ORGANIZATIONS, 6th Edition deciphers the complex substantive and procedural laws surrounding U.S. business entities today-and prepares you for a paralegal career in corporate law. Focusing on corporations, sole proprietorships, partnerships, limited liability partnerships, and limited liability entities, the text explains the law and the theory behind the law while providing practical information that you can take to the office. Financial structures, securities regulations, mergers, and bankruptcy round out the legal discussions, along with special attention paid to the Uniform Acts and Model Business Corporation Act used by most state legislatures to create state-specific laws. Special features include sample documents, paralegal profiles, sample paragraphs, and practical advice that you can use on the job as a corporate paralegal.