POLITICAL MALPRACTICE IN AMERICA
OK. This is one of those posts in which I won’t be talking about medical malpractice, per se. But I am keeping... Read More
TORT “REFORM,” TEXAS STYLE
The State of Texas loves to crow about it’s allegedly successful tort “reform” program. Of course, whether or not it has been... Read More
TORT “REFORM” WORKS–TO DEPRIVE MEDICAL MALPRACTICE VICTIMS OF THEIR RIGHT TO RECOURSE
It’s always heartening and reassuring to see that large corporations that manufacture poisons for human consumption–think Phillip Morris here– have gotten their... Read More
WHAT’S NEW IN NY MEDICAL MALPRACTICE? ARONS AUTHORIZATIONS/MEDICAL INDEMNITY FUND
Compensation to families of infants injured at birth due to medical malpractice is about to undergo a big change, but whether or... Read More
A DAY IN THE TRENCHES, OR, HOW MED MAL DEFENSE LAWYERS BEHAVE AT EBTS
Yesterday, I witnessed a senior partner at a major medical malpractice defense firm act like a toddler. In fact, he became, before... Read More
WHEN YOU LIE LIKE A RUG: A TRUMP STORY
Donald Trump spends a lot of time, and a lot of money, on making it look as if he has a full head... Read More
APRIL FOOL ME ONCE, SHAME ON ME. BUT TWICE? COME ON!
This post has nothing to do with medical malpractice. Instead, today’s focus is on a broader issue. Communication. It’s far from a... Read More
NYS COMMISSION ON PUBLIC INTEGRITY WANTS TO MUZZLE ME
Why would it want to do that? All I did was suggest that the Commission may have had ulterior motive s when it dismissed,... Read More
MEDICAL MALPRACTICE CAPS ABSENT FROM NYS BUDGET
According to Capitol Confidential , a budget agreement has been reached in Albany, and it does not include caps on medical malpractice awards. As... Read More
IN NEW YORK STATE, LOTS OF IRONY IN INTEGRITY
Integrity is a funny concept. Some define themselves by it, and live by its precepts. Others use it as a shield, behind... Read More