News You Can Use: Voir Dire for Drug and Device Products Cases
The folks at the Drug and Device Law blog share their insights into how lawyers must take the negative press constantly swirling around the FDA into account while engaged in jury selection. They also welcome your suggestions.
Third Dept.’s Application of Arons v. Jutkowitz Results in New Trial for Plaintiff
In a case decided on January 22, 2009, the Appellate Division, Third Department, affirmed the trial court’s granting of plaintiff’s motion to set aside a defense verdict, based on defense counsel’s violation of the principles of Arons v. Jutkowitz and HIPAA. The case is Straub v. Yalamanchili. H/Ts to Matthew Lerner and Nicole Black, each of [...]
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MEDICAL MALPRACTICE PREMIUMS DOWN NATIONWIDE-Renal and Urology News reports that premiums have stabilized for most physicians, and that over 40% actually paid lower premiums over the last year. The report was based on a survey conducted by Medical Liability Monitor, which looked at three subspecialties: internists, general surgeons and OB/GYNS. WASHINGTON SHINES LIGHT ON COZINESS BETWEEN [...]