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Mandatory Binding Arbitration
May 29, 2008
In the medical malpractice arena, the decision whether or not to arbitrate a case is an important one. Going through the arbitration process and allowing the case to be determined by an arbitrator or an arbitration panel, rather than trying the case and allowing the outcome to be determined by a civil jury, can have advantages and disadvantages to both the physician and the patient.
Pharmaceutical Products and Suicide Risks
May 29, 2008
Does the increased scrutiny on drug products for evidence that they cause suicidal thoughts mean that suits seeking damages for such thoughts in drug consumers have a better chance at success? An in-depth discussion.
Problems with Causation Testimony
May 29, 2008
Recently, the Georgia Court of Appeals affirmed a directed verdict based on <i>Daubert</i> principles in a shoulder dystocia case. The court reasoned that the expert's testimony was 'unreliable' because of improper use of the 'differential diagnosis' method and the fact that he made unsupported leaps from assumed facts to conclusions without evidentiary or medical/scientific support. Here's an analysis of the court's thinking.
<B>BREAKING NEWS:</b> Merck Wins Big
May 29, 2008
In a stunning turnaround today, separate appeals courts in New Jersey and Texas reversed verdicts against Merck from some of the earliest trials involving the now-withdrawn painkiller Vioxx.
Practice Tip: The Physician Labeling Rule
April 29, 2008
Arguments over interpretation of the Physician Labeling Rule language may well be making an appearance in future product liability cases.
Movers & Shakers
April 28, 2008
Who's doing what; who's going where.
Verdicts
April 28, 2008
Recent rulings of interest to you and your practice.
Drug & Device News
April 28, 2008
The latest happenings for your review.
Med Mal News
April 28, 2008
Recent items of interest.
One Vaccine-Caused Autism Claim to Be Paid
April 28, 2008
The parents of the approximately 5,000 children who developed autism symptoms following vaccination who currently have claims filed with the government seeking compensation were given an unexpected shot of hope in March by the news that the government had agreed to compensate one child for vaccine-related onset of autism symptoms.

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