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Killing the Goose That Laid the Golden Egg

Gary L. Riveles & Cyndee L. Allert

A troubling trend is apparent in medical malpractice actions venued in New Jersey: Over the past few decades, our courts have undermined legislation meant to limit hospital liability for tort claims.

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Attacking the Electronic Medical Record

Ben Rubinowitz & Evan Torgan

The electronic age has paved the way for speedy retrieval of medical records. But the problem is that the electronic record is only as good as the individuals who input the information into the record itself.

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Med Mal News

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Discussion of two recent rulings.

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Unconventional Lawyering Leading to Conventional Credibility

Jeff S. Korek & Abraham Z. Melamed

The authors contend that there are many real-life examples of out-of-the-box methods that attorneys can adapt and employ at trial, and indeed throughout the development of their case. Here are some examples of unconventional lawyering that work very well, they say.

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Recording Surgery

Michael C. Ksiazek

Recently, the topic of audiovisual recording of surgical procedures is coming up in the national conversation. What might the consequences of this newer trend be?

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Verdicts

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Is the MCARE Act applicable to expert testimony when a nurse, not a physician, is a defendant? A Pennsylvania court says no.

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<b><i>Ptaszsynski v. Atlantic Health Sys</i></b>. Image

<b><i>Ptaszsynski v. Atlantic Health Sys</i></b>.

Katelyn E. Cutinello, Anthony Cocca & Robert E. Spitzer

The New Jersey Appellate Division's opinion in <I>Ptaszynski v. Atlantic Health Sys. Inc.</I> will impact not only New Jersey nursing home litigation, but also that state's medical malpractice litigation in general. Here's why.

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Drug & Device News

ALM Staff & Law Journal Newsletters

Suits involving Risperdal and Cymbalta are discussed.

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Telemedicine: Best Practices to Avoid Liability

Marcella C. Ducca

Telemedicine is rapidly evolving, and with its evolution comes new potential pitfalls and risks. Practitioners in this area should keep abreast of state laws and regulations regarding telemedicine, as well as keep an eye out for developments in the federal landscape.

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Navigating Insurance Coverage Issues in Med Mal Litigation

Kevin M. Quinley

In last month's newsletter, we saw that insurance problems may lurk in the shadows, even for those medical professionals and entities that think they are fully covered. We continue the discussion of "insurance traps" here.

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