Forbes: Mariel Smith on the Impact of OSHA’s Vaccine Rules & Unemployment Benefits
In an update published by Forbes on November 4, 2021, Columbus Partner Mariel Smith discusses how the Occupational Health and Safety Administration’s (OSHA) vaccine rules could impact an employee’s unemployment benefits if they get fired. Su
Part B News: Richard Sheinis on Potential Health Care Provider OFAC Sanctions
In an article published by Part B News on November 1, 2021, Hall Booth Smith Charlotte-based Partner Richard Sheinis discusses the potential sanctions health care providers can incur by the U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign A
Law.com: Drew Graham on How Future COVID-19 Cases Against Providers Will Be Handled
In an article published by Law.com on November 2, 2021, Drew Graham, Hall Booth Smith Partner and Leader of the firm’s Aging Services and Long-Term Care practices, discusses the recent ruling by the 3rd U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals against tw
Modern Healthcare: Drew Graham on Impact of 3rd Circuit Ruling on Future PREP Act Coverage
In an article published by Modern Healthcare on October 25, 2021, Drew Graham, Hall Booth Smith Partner and Leader of the firm’s Aging Services and Long-Term Care practices, discusses the recent ruling by the 3rd U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals
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