Texas Enacts Law Providing COVID-19 Civil Immunity to Physicians, Health Care Providers, and First Responders
Author: Eve Soldatos, Esq. On June 14, 2021, Governor Abbott signed Senate Bill 6 into law, amending the Civil Practice and Remedies Code by adding Section 74.155. The new section, 74.155(b) states that except in cases of reckless conduct or in
Texas Enacts Law Providing COVID-19 Civil Immunity to Physicians, Health Care Providers, and First Responders
Written by: Eve Soldatos, Esq. On June 14, 2021, Governor Abbott signed Senate Bill 6 into law, amending the Civil Practice and Remedies Code by adding Section 74.155. The new section, 74.155(b) states that except in cases of reckless conduct or
Child Custody with No Order
Written by: Kaitlin Romanelli Myers A custody order or parenting agreement lays out how custody is handled, including whether a parent has sole or joint custody, and the physical custody schedule of the child, and holiday schedules. Without a ch
Stunt Performer’s $8 Million Judgement Was Reversed Because Employers Had Workers’ Compensation Immunity
Written by: Rayford H. Taylor, Esq. The case of Stalwart Films, LLC v. Bernecker, 855 S.E.2d 120 (2021) involved a wrongful death action brought by a stunt performer’s family against the film production company and television show producer all
New York State Senate Passes Adult Survivors Act For Victims of Sexual Assault
Author: Eve Soldatos, Esq. Editor: Nicole Callahan, Esq. On June 3, 2021, the New York State Senate passed Senate Bill S66, also known as the Adult Survivors Act. The Act would amend the civil practice law and rules in relation to the statute of
Stunt Performer’s $8 Million Judgement Was Reversed Because Employers Had Workers’ Compensation Immunity
Written by: Rayford H. Taylor, Esq. The case of Stalwart Films, LLC v. Bernecker, 855 S.E.2d 120 (2021) involved a wrongful death action brought by a stunt performer’s family against the film production company and television show producer all
Supreme Court Unanimously Confirms that Temporary Protected Status is not an Admission
Written by: Ashik R. Jahan, Esq. and Navroz Tharani In a recent decision, Sanchez v. Mayorkas, The Supreme Court of the United States unanimously ruled that individuals with Temporary Protected Status (TPS) are ineligible to become permanent res
Navigating Outside Provider Appointments in Correctional Health Care
Written by: Beth Boone, Esq. Getting appointments with a health care provider can be challenging for anyone, and it can be much more complicated for individuals who are in custody — especially when the matter requires a specialist or diagnos
Bronx County Supreme Court Rules on Applicability of New York’s EDTPA to Medical Malpractice Claim for Stroke Presentation
Written by: Jeffrey T. Wolber, Esq. On June 4, 2021 Judge Higgitt of the Bronx County Supreme Court issued a decision denying a motion to dismiss under CPLR 3211(a)(7) for failure to state a claim based on the civil immunity provided by New Yo
Bronx County Supreme Court Dismisses Medical Malpractice Claim Under the EDTPA and Executive Order 202.10 in Hampton v. City of N.Y.
Written by: Jeffrey T. Wolber, Esq. On June 3, 2021 Judge Danziger of Bronx County Supreme Court issued a decision granting a motion to dismiss under CPLR 3211(a)(1) (documentary evidence) and (7) (failure to state a claim) based on the civil