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
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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
U.S. District Court Clarifies the Interplay Between Contractual Obligations to Procure Property Insurance and “Other Insurance” Clauses
Written by: Thomas K. Wingfield, Esq. Hall Booth Smith, PC obtained summary judgment in favor of an owner’s property insurer, finding that the property policy procured by the tenant of the property provided primary insurance in a declarato
Federal District Court Rejects Plaintiff’s Attempt to Bring UK GDPR Lawsuit in US Court
Written by: Alyssa Feliciano, Esq. On August 16, 2021, a California federal district court dismissed what would have been the first case brought by a British or EU resident to the US regarding the interpretation and enforcement of GDPR. The Plai
Attorney Sandra Cianflone Discusses Healthcare Litigation Mega Verdicts on the Emerging Litigation Podcast
Hall Booth Smith Attorney Sandra Cianflone joined Emerging Litigation Podcast host Tom Hagy to discuss the trend of growing damages awards in health care litigation. Damage awards in litigation against physicians, hospitals, and other health car
Nassau County Supreme Court Denies Hospital’s Motion for Summary Judgement in Slip and Fall Case, Finding Insufficient Support on The Issue Of Constructive Notice
Written by: Daniele DeZago, Esq Edited by: Nicole A. Callahan, Esq. Judge Voutsinas denied defendant Mercy Medical Center’s motion for summary judgment in an alleged slip and fall case. Plaintiff alleged she slipped and fell on an unknow
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
Law360: Sheinis, Lawrence, & Langhorne on Best Practices to Defend Against Ransomware
In an article published online in Law360 on August 16, 2021, Partner Richard Sheinis and Associates Brett Lawrence and Charles Langhorne offer 17 best practices for companies to defend against ransomware, in light of recent attacks. U.S. busines