Medical

Military Medical Malpractice: What Is It and When to File a Lawsuit?

Briefing, Medical / May 3, 2022 May 5, 2022

Graeme Samuels* Medical malpractice can happen anywhere, and the military field is no exception. The typical case of military medical malpractice might involve an injury occurring due to the negligence of a military doctor or another medical professional. The ability to file such lawsuits resulted from an historic law change that permitted military service …

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What Could Influence The Legal Developments in Biologic & Biosimilars?

Briefing, Intellectual Property, Medical, Patents & Trademarks / December 29, 2021 December 29, 2021

LawFuel Briefing – Add Yours Alexandra Valenti* As we close out another calendar year, we look back at the top legal developments of 2021 that could influence the market for biologics and biosimilars. There were many interesting decisions and other developments in district court, at the Federal Circuit, at the PTAB, and even at the …

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Cannabis Policy – What Might Happen Under Joe Biden

Briefing, Health law, Medical, Regulatory / October 14, 2020 October 14, 2020

Bradley – The 2020 U.S. presidential election is underway, with many voters already casting their ballots under unprecedented circumstances. One of the many consequences of the country’s focus on the COVID-19 pandemic is that voters have not had the opportunity to hear from the candidates for president and vice president on the range of issues …

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Your Guide To Understanding Zantac Recalls and Lawsuits

Briefing, Medical / July 27, 2020 July 29, 2020

The development of Zantac lawsuits continues as the risks related to the use of the drug are increasingly reported and it has become one of the most talked about lawsuits in the US. “Zantac” is the brand name of a popular heartburn drug (called ranitidine and can be prescribed by a doctor or purchased over-the-counter, …

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How Does Malpractice Insurance Work?

Briefing, Briefings, Medical / March 3, 2020 March 3, 2020

Elliott Kanter*Medical malpractice suits are brought before a court or settled outside of court when a plaintiff was injured due to a healthcare professional’s recklessness or negligence. The person they injured was under their care, and they had both a legal and moral obligation to ensure their patient would be protected. And they are to …

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Eye Doctor Group Settle Medicare & Medicaid Fraud Allegations With Eye-Watering Payment

Medical, Press Releases / October 4, 2019 October 4, 2019

Eye Doctor Group, Physicians Pay $6.65 Million to Settle Allegations They Submitted Fraudulent Bills to Medicare and Medicaid LOS ANGELES – A Southern California-based ophthalmology group, its former CEO and several of its physicians have paid the United States and California $6.65 million to settle False Claims Act allegations that they defrauded public health care programs …

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5 Common Legal Issues Medical Facilities Face

Briefing, Health law, Medical, Recent / July 23, 2019 July 23, 2019

Kate Harveston* Workers at health care facilities aim to provide the best possible care for patients, but while doing so, they need to understand the many legal challenges at play in the medical realm. Even when facilities uphold a high standard of care, things can still go wrong and result in lawsuits. Here are some …

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