Medical Malpractice Law & Strategy

The latest important news in this practice area.

The author continues this month with his discussion of tips for attorneys presenting medical malpractice cases in alternative dispute forums.

With thorough advance disaster preparation, in-house counsel can avert legal problems such as employees' wage-and-hour claims, negligence or wage claims by employees' family members, and patient medical-malpractice claims.

Early last year, the author discussed in this publication three decisions from lower courts that had the potential to greatly impact and shape the emerging landscape of the HIPAA ex parte interview debate. The discussion continues herein.

A key rulingsof importance.

Recent happenings in the med mal practice area.

Recent news of importance.

Physicians who wish to minimize their potential liability for off-label prescriptions of drugs and devices have several tools they may use to position themselves favorably in the event of future litigation. Using these "best practices" will go a long way in helping their defense.