4/3/2020· Intellectual Property
By: Scott D. Hampton
On February 24, 2020, VirnetX announced the U.S. Supreme Court denied Apple’s petition for a writ of certiorari. Apple had asked the High Court to consider the Federal Circuit’s claimed misguided use of prior license agreements to calculate patent infringement damage awards without satisfying the Supreme Court’s precedent that an apportionment between patented and non-patented features of multi-component products be performed in every case
4/3/2020· Insurance
Coronavirus (COVID-19) and Workers Compensation Insurance
One question being asked is whether COVID-19 infections could be the basis for Workers Compensation claims by workers who feel they likely contracted the virus through work. At the moment, the best answer appears to be that’s unlikely for many workers, possible for some, and subject to change depending on future actions by state legislatures.
3/31/2020· Nonprofit Organizations
Small Nonprofits During Coronavirus (COVID-19): A Four Step Guide To Making The Right Decisions
By: Jess Birken, Esq
As schools are called off for the rest of the year, toilet paper flies off the shelves, and shelter-in-place orders are announced, anxieties are high. Everyone is worried about money, jobs, health, how to stay sane in the coming weeks – or at least I'm pretty sure it's not just me! And then there's another layer of worry – the worry that comes with running a small nonprofit in the midst of an international crisis.
3/19/2020· Medical Malpractice
Revisiting the Executive's Role In Malpractice Cases: Reducing the Incidence of Medical Malpractice
By: Paul B. Hofmann, DrPH, FACHE
Although there are still too many instances when clinical mistakes are denied, timely disclosures and apologies are not made, results of investigations are not shared and compensation offers are not extended, more hospitals are taking a less adversarial position.
3/13/2020· Product Liability
Approaching Product Liability as an Expert Witness
By: Meyer R. Rosen
The successful attorney-chemical expert “dyad” is, in my opinion, critically dependent on creating a trusting, workable, two-way communication. The expert must be able to educate the attorney in the complexities of the subject case, so that the attorney is comfortable in mediation or court procedures.
3/3/2020· Blockchain Information
Blockchain vs. Trust: The Fundamental Expert Dilemma
The General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) includes in its provisions Article 17, the Right to be Forgotten, which could potentially be a formidable barrier to the ubiquitous introduction of cryptographic blockchain software and technology.
2/4/2020· Automotive - Vehicular
Drivers v. Robots: Defensive Driving in the Age of Entitlement (Part 3)
By: Ned Einstein
With these dynamics, defensive driving is not a mere skill. It is a necessity. In their depositions, few professional drivers can identify even a handful of defensive driving principles...Robots have advantages beyond the elimination of jobs. Robots have no reaction time. They experience no fatigue. Disciplines like driver assignment cease to exist.
1/21/2020· Orthotics and Prosthetics
Liability Pitfalls In Providing 3D Printed Components or Devices In Prosthetics And Orthotics
By: John Schulte
The 3D printing manufacturing process has been garnering the Medical headlines lately. While exciting to literally print a device right from the computer, some very important aspects relative to placing a printed device on a medical referral person particularly regarding prosthetics and orthotics will be discussed...
1/6/2020· Medical - Medicine
Beware Overuse of Fluoroquinolones
By: Dr. Sajid Khan
Fluoroquinolone antibiotics (Ciprofloxacin, Levofloxacin, Moxifloxacin, among others) are an important class of antibiotics that are used in a variety of settings. Ciprofloxacin remains one of the primary treatment options for cystitis. It is used routinely for inpatient treatment of pneumonia and many still consider it part of the first-line treatment for diverticulitis. But in the last few years, questions about its safety profile have led to growing concerns.
1/3/2020· Nonprofit Organizations
How Do You Know Which is the BEST Charity to Donate to?
By: Jess Birken, Esq
Lately I've been noticing a lot of chatter on the internet about how you know which charities to donate to. There seems to be a general suspicion that nonprofits of all sizes who are seeking donations are swindling people out of their hard-earned money. Or at least that you can't trust these organizations and that it's easy to make the wrong decision.
