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A Bridge Over Troubled Waters: The Development Of Medical Malpractice Litigation In Brazil, Eduardo Dantas
A Bridge Over Troubled Waters: The Development Of Medical Malpractice Litigation In Brazil, Eduardo Dantas
Chicago-Kent Law Review
This paper aims to demonstrate how medical malpractice litigation is developing in Brazil, and how the Brazilian legal system is dealing with the increase of demands against health care professionals. A brief overlook on the legal structure is provided, highlighting the most important issues being discussed today in Brazilian courts, regarding autonomy, consent, choice, the definition of moral damages, and the influence of the Consumer's Defense Code in litigation regarding health law.
Series Limited Liability Companies: A Possible Solution To Multiple Llcs, Sandra Mertens
Series Limited Liability Companies: A Possible Solution To Multiple Llcs, Sandra Mertens
Chicago-Kent Law Review
Although series LLCs are now over eleven years old, they remain mainly theoretical. Only seven states to date have enacted statutes authorizing series LLCs, and the drafters of the recent Revised Uniform Limited Liability Company Act considered and rejected provisions creating series LLCs. Many practicing attorneys continue to use multiple LLCs where a series LLC may be appropriate. This Note examines the general characteristics of series LLCs and state legislation authorizing them, the uncertain state and unanswered questions surrounding this new entity form, and the recent developments in case law and usage of series LLCs. Finally, this Note recommends that …