Healthcare Risk Management: Adam Peoples on the Use of Hospital Surveillance Video in Medical Malpractice Claims
Asheville Partner Adam Peoples was quoted in an October 19, 2021, article in Healthcare Risk Management discussing the use of hospital surveillance video as evidence in medical malpractice claims. Surveillance video can be useful to either the p
McKnight’s Long-Term Care News: Drew Graham on Consequences of Third Circuit Decision Regarding NJ Nursing Homes
In an article published in McKnights Long-Term Care News on October 22, 2021, Drew Graham, Hall Booth Smith Partner and Leader of the firm’s Aging Services and Long-Term Care practices, is extensively quoted discussing this week’s U.S. Court
CLM: Meredith Knight Provides Tips for Defending COVID-19 Workers’ Compensation Claims
In an article published on September 27, 2021 by CLM, Meredith Knight provides guidance on dealing with workers’ compensation claims related to COVID-19. “Do not make bad case law. We hear this from our mentors, our supervisors, at our conti
Daily Business Review: John Goran on How to Virtually Prepare Witnesses for Cross-Examination
In an article published by the Daily Business Review on September 21, 2021, as part of the publication’s Southeast Takeaways series, Partner John Goran is quoted discussing tips to prepare witnesses for cross-examination in a virtual setting.
Part B News: Mariel Smith Discusses Whether Practice Doctors Can Refuse Access to Unvaccinated Patients
In an article published by Part B News on September 20, 2021, Partner Mariel Smith is quoted discutssing whether practice doctors can refuse access to unvaccinated patients. “It’s a very slippery slope,” she cautions. “Think of someone a
Daily Business Review: Tullio Iacono on Medical Malpractice Restrictions Set Forth in Daubert Case
In an article published in the Daily Business Review on September 8, Partner Tullio Iacono discusses restrictions on evidence in medical malpractice cases set forth in Daubert v. Merrell Dow Pharmaceuticals. “For both sides in a medical malpra
McKnight’s Long-Term Care News: JJ Maskowitz on Legal Considerations for Long-Term Care Facilities Related to Delta Variant
In an article published online in McKnight’s Long-Term Care News on September 8, 2021, Partner JJ Maskowitz discusses legal risk considerations for long-term care facilities in light of the surge in the Delta variant and the importance of deve
Forbes Advisor: Mariel Smith on Consequences to Unemployment Benefits for COVID-19 Vaccine Refusal
In an article published by Forbes Advisor on August 31, 2021, Partner Mariel Smith is quoted discussing whether employees who refuse to get vaccinated for COVID-19 as per their employer’s policies might find themselves ineligible for unemp
Tampa Bay Times: R. Ryan Rivas Discusses Area Hospital Vaccination Polices & Mandates
In an article published by the Tampa Bay Times on September 3, 2021, Partner Ryan Rivas is quoted discussing Tampa Bay hospitals’ vaccination policies and their hesitancy to mandate vaccination for employees. After 18 months of treating COVID
Physicians Practice: Ryan Rivas Discusses the Importance of Medical Charting in Minimizing Malpractice Risks
In an article published online in Physicians Practice on August 19, 2021, Partner R. Ryan Rivas discusses the importance of medical charting in minimizing malpractice risks. “For attorneys who represent healthcare providers, sometimes the pati