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.
12/28/2019· Construction
As-Built But-For Schedule Delay Analysis
An As-Built But-For Schedule Delay Analysis (ABBF) is a retrospective CPM schedule delay analysis technique that determines the earliest date that the required mechanical completion activity, project completion activity, or various milestone activities could have been achieved but-for the owner-caused compensable delays that occurred during the project.
12/27/2019· Damages
Attaining Reasonable Certainty in Economic Damages (Part II of III)
By: Michael Pakter
The purpose of this article—the second of three on this topic—is to provide the reader with an understanding of Chapter 2 (Costs) of the 2018 Practice Aid as well as certain other publications containing a body of knowledge on the best practices for developing “avoided or saved costs,” sometimes referred to by the courts as incremental costs.
12/11/2019· Automotive - Vehicular
Drivers v. Robots: The Nature of Moden Travel, Part 2
By: Ned Einstein
We are only a few years away from the complete consolidation of fixed route transportation (transit, motorcoach and schoolbus) and the complete consolidation of demand-responsive transportation (paratransit, taxi, limousine, NEMT and special education). This installment will lay the groundwork by comparing modern travel to travel 30 years ago. The opportunities for motorcoach operators to benefit from these changes are once-in-a-lifetime.
