November 04, 2019 | The Legal Intelligencer
Charting a Course to Justice for Victims of Fertility Treatment NegligenceThe evolving medical landscape necessitates a more robust system of legal accountability and regulation of the fertility industry than that which currently exists.
By Marion Munley
9 minute read
April 11, 2017 | The Legal Intelligencer
The Liability of Hospitals and Doctors Printing 3D Medical DevicesAs 3D printing becomes more accessible, it will present significant liability questions for those injured by these devices. If a traditional manufacturer creates a 3D-printed device, that manufacturer is subject to products liability claims. But, when a hospital or doctor prints the device at their own facility, who is responsible if that device causes a patient harm? This article will provide a very brief overview of the existing legal landscape for those injured by medical devices printed by doctors and hospitals, but will not address the liability issues that arise when the 3D printer itself is defective.
By Marion Munley
12 minute read
November 18, 2016 | The Legal Intelligencer
Interconnectedness and Manufacturer Responsibility in Automated VehiclesAldous Huxley's "Brave New World" is here. Automated technology is transforming the consumer products industry. Watches, appliances, cars, jet engines, drones and mobile medical devices are all part of the Internet-of-Things (IoT). The IoT refers to smart devices featuring embedded electronics, software, sensors and actuators that give them network connectivity, thereby enabling the IoT products to gather and leverage data.
By Marion Munley
16 minute read
November 17, 2015 | The Legal Intelligencer
Corporate Settlement Mills and Victim CompensationThere has been an undeniable trend toward the use of victim compensation funds to provide rapid remuneration to large numbers of people affected by disaster.
By Marion Munley
7 minute read
November 16, 2015 | The Legal Intelligencer
Corporate Settlement Mills and Victim CompensationThere has been an undeniable trend toward the use of victim compensation funds to provide rapid remuneration to large numbers of people affected by disaster.
By Marion Munley
7 minute read
March 17, 2015 | The Legal Intelligencer
The Malpractice Risk of Electronic Health RecordsComputer malpractice can happen as a result of technological glitches, human error and system design defects; it can threaten the quality of patient care and safety, as well as the safety of patients' health data. These types of errors are typically caused by simple human mistakes or computer malfunctions, as opposed to egregious medical negligence.
By Marion Munley
8 minute read
March 16, 2015 | The Legal Intelligencer
The Malpractice Risk of Electronic Health RecordsComputer malpractice can happen as a result of technological glitches, human error and system design defects; it can threaten the quality of patient care and safety, as well as the safety of patients' health data. These types of errors are typically caused by simple human mistakes or computer malfunctions, as opposed to egregious medical negligence.
By Marion Munley
8 minute read