The National Law Journal and Law.com have announced the finalists for the 2024 Elite Trial Lawyers Awards. From countless entries, plaintiff law firms across the United States are progressing to the competition’s final round. The winners across 23 award categories will be announced on July 11 at the ETL award ceremony at Lotte New York…
An emerging trend among the legal community has highlighted the possible shortage of expert witnesses for medical malpractice and other healthcare lawsuits. This scarcity appears to be driven by an increase in demand and a constrained supply of permissible experts, governed by standards established by the US Supreme Court several decades ago. Malpractice verdicts of…
In a recent decision that is of significant interest to medical malpractice experts, the Virginia High Court overturned a $1.6 million verdict awarded to a patient who suffered low blood sodium levels. The court reasoned that the trial court erred in refusing a jury instruction that supported the defendants’ theory. This theory proposed that the…
In a recent discussion, the Ohio Supreme Court grappled with the issues surrounding the initial failure of complaint service during an ongoing wrongful-death lawsuit against a physician and a hospital. The court is examining whether or not a defendant forfeits its right to argue defective service if it participates knowingly in years of litigation before…
Erin Ehlert has recently been taken on as a partner in Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner’s (BCLP) litigation and investigations department in Seattle, according to a statement released by the firm. Ehlert boasts a formidable portfolio. Her experience spans an array of legal areas including product liability, tort cases, defending municipalities in personal injury and use…
The Ohio Supreme Court is in the midst of debating the validity of a proposal that could lead to plaintiffs receiving verdicts in their favor in medical malpractice cases, even when the majority of a jury disagrees. The proposal in question centres around the obligations of jurors in negligence cases, more specifically, if jurors must…
An Ohio appellate court has upheld a jury award exceeding $500,000 in a medical malpractice lawsuit, concluding that the lower court’s decision to permit the jury to consider certain pieces of evidence did not constitute a per se reversible error. The April 2 opinion, written by Judge Ginger S. Bock for the Ohio First District…
In recent legal personnel news, leading law firms Allen & Overy (A&O), Shearman & Sterling and Latham & Watkins have made significant leadership appointments in their Paris offices. Additionally, a Shearman partner, with almost 12 years of service, has transitioned to Ashurst in Paris, joining the latest cadre of attorneys exiting the firm amid merger…
Global law firm, Herbert Smith Freehills has played a strategic role in advising lenders on a significant water pipeline project in Saudi Arabia. The specifics of the project remain behind a paywall, however it is clear that Freehills’ experience and global reach were key for the successful handling of this project. In a related development,…
As the evolution of digital landscapes continue, the role of pillar pages in content strategy intensifies. Often covering a broad and specific topic, pillar pages are surrounded by related content linked through internal links, forming what is commonly referred to as a ‘topic cluster’. This architecture, guided by advancements in search behaviors and adaptive methodologies…
An Illinois appellate court recently confirmed a $45 million verdict in a medical malpractice lawsuit, shrugging off the claims that the “patchwork” verdict violated the defendants’ entitlement to a unanimous decision. This decision validated that Cook County Circuit Judge Robert E. Senechalle provided apt instructions to jurors on assessing whether any of four alleged actions…
In a recent Q&A session, Daniel S. Jo, a partner at Silver Golub & Teitell law firm, shares significant insights about his journey to becoming a partner. Drawing from his extensive law experience, Jo highlights the grave mistake frequently made by attorneys of prioritising career advancement over hard work. He suggests that such an approach…
Shook, Hardy & Bacon LLP, a prominent international law firm, has welcomed a crucial addition to its product liability litigation practice in Boston. Lisa Oliver White, a highly experienced lawyer, has joined as a partner The firm announced this last Thursday with White set to focus on serving clients in the medical malpractice and drug…
ALM’s series, ‘About the Awards’, provides Q&As and columns with editors across different publications and an external roster of volunteer judges. These dialogues and write-ups are curated with the intention of granting readers and future nominees a clearer understanding of the evaluation system that is used for awards affiliated with ALM Recognition Events. A recent…
In a notable case for legal professionals in medical malpractice, Utah’s Supreme Court has overturned a $450,000 award this week by noting insufficiency of crucial evidence. The initial award was intended as reparation for the medical malpractice allegations made by Jenafer Meeks against her mother’s physicians, Dr. Wei Peng and Dr. Christina G. Richards. The…
The common perception that law and medicine are two rigorous, prestigious and demanding fields may imply that students of these disciplines should get along and share experiences rather comfortably; however, a recent article on Above the Law explores the antithesis: in reality, law students and medical students do not mix. As high commitment fields, both…
A New York City suburban attorney, Jae Lee from JSL Law Offices, located in Uniondale, faces a potential penalty for citing a nonexistent court ruling in a legal filing which was generated through the artificial intelligence tool, ChatGPT. The US Court of Appeals for the 2nd Circuit declared that this misconduct was substantially below the…
In a recent ruling, Tennessee’s court has decided to reinstate part of the medical negligence claims by a plaintiff named Mr. Vandergriff. The case draws attention to an important aspect of the state’s statute of limitations. According to the appeals judge’s interpretation of the complaint, a number of the actions or inactions that purportedly constituted…
A Tennessee couple has been granted permission to proceed beyond the preliminary phase in their lawsuit against Baptist Memorial Hospital and doctors Esmond L. Arrindell and Esmond L. Arrindell Jr. The couple, Laura and Kevin Christie, have accused the medical professionals of failing in their duty to place their newborn daughter, Elizabeth, on Extracorporeal Membrane…
Audrey Pumariega has recently rejoined the litigation practice group at McDermott Will & Emery as a partner where she will be based in Miami, according to an announcement made by the firm. Before her return, Pumariega served as an assistant county attorney in the tort liability and medical malpractice section as well as the federal…
A recent development in Washington state law may significantly impact medical malpractice claims within the state. According to the court’s majority decision, the existing law that limited medical malpractice actions to an eight-year statute of repose has been deemed unconstitutional. The ruling protects the fundamental right of citizens in Washington state to pursue common law…
With the continuous evolution of technology, legal professionals are discovering innovative uses for e-discovery tools beyond the typical litigation scenarios for which they were initially designed. According to an informative article posted on JD Supra, these digital instruments can significantly ease the process of identifying pertinent information for use in varying legal proceedings. The JD…
The Colorado Court of Appeals came to a significant decision recently, dismissing the appeal made by Dr. Peter Bianco. Bianco had argued against the judgment made by a district court on the jury’s awarded damages for pre-majority medical expenses to a young plaintiff, Alexander Rudnicki. However, his appeal was denied in a Nov. 2 opinion,…
While the attention of the legal sector is often drawn towards high-profile court cases and corporate mergers, equally important are the new legal complexities introduced by rapid technological advancements. One such development that warrants closer scrutiny is the application of generative AI in the medical field, bringing legal implications that are as myriad and nuanced…
In a peculiar situation encountered during a medical malpractice trial, Colorado state Judge Juan Villaseñor, who has served on the bench for roughly a year, was confronted with a request from an attorney. The attorney sought to implement restrictions on when the jury could confer about the on-going case. Details of the entire scenario which…