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News & Analysis as of May 25, 2013

Hagens Berman Files New Lawsuit on Behalf of 11 Alleged U.S. Thalidomide Victims

by Steve Berman on 8/9/2012

Newly unearthed documents provide additional evidence for a series of lawsuits alleging that a number of major pharmaceutical companies widely distributed the dangerous birth-defect causing drug Thalidomide in the United...more

The Impact of State Laws Limiting Malpractice Awards on the Geographic Distribution of Physicians

by Paul Parks on 4/15/2012

This study examines the impact of State legislation that caps damage awards in malpractice cases on decisions of physicians about where to practice medicine. Twenty-four States now have laws that limit damage payments in...more

THE ROLE OF THE LEGAL NURSE IN CIVIL CASES: WITH A CASE EXAMPLE

by Paul Parks on 4/4/2012

This article explains the role of the often overlooked and underused resource of the legal nurse, who can crystallize any medical-legal related issues. A case example is used to show how attorney's can benefit from this...more

VICARIOUS LIABILITY

by Paul Parks on 4/4/2012

This article discusses how employers such as Hospitals can be vicariously liable for the torts of their employees, particularly doctors, nurses and other ancillary services that are committed during the course of employment....more

HealthCare Reform - 10 Things You Should Know

by Golden Benchmark Insurance Services on 8/31/2010

Health Care Reform is here and as an employer you should know what the laws are now and how they may effect your current group health plan. This document is an overview of the most immediate changes. If you have any questions...more

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