by Chaikin & Sherman | Jul 12, 2017 | Medical Law
In a landmark decision, the Florida Supreme Court ruled to strike down medical malpractice damages caps that have been in place statewide since 2003. According to the Court’s majority opinion, the Justices found capping non-economic damages was unconstitutional... by Chaikin & Sherman | Jun 29, 2017 | Medical Law
Chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE) is a neurological disorder that has been associated with a number of professional athletes who experience brain injuries as a result of sports-related impacts to the head. Many people became familiar with the condition after it... by Chaikin & Sherman | Jun 12, 2017 | Medical Law
In a previous blog, we discussed some important information for parents when selecting a camp or program for their children this summer. This includes how to ensure that a camp employs trained staff and counselors, provides requisite safety equipment, and knows... by Chaikin & Sherman | May 9, 2017 | Medical Law
Last week, a jury in St. Louis, Missouri awarded $110.5 million in compensation to a Virginia woman who was diagnosed with ovarian cancer after long-term use of talcum powder products marketed by Johnson & Johnson. The jury award is the largest verdict to date in... by Chaikin & Sherman | Mar 3, 2017 | Medical Law
Federal regulators will be investigating and reviewing the District of Columbia public health lab after an error resulted in hundreds of botched Zika blood tests, local officials reported Tuesday. The error, which reported publicly in February, led to at... by Chaikin & Sherman | Feb 16, 2017 | Medical Law
Researchers from Johns Hopkins have reported findings that evidence of brain injuries and reparative processes can be seen on brain imaging from young and recently retired NFL athletes. According to a report published in JAMA Neurology, the study used PET and MRI...
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