Moore

October 29, 2018 | Texas Lawyer

Instead of merely serving in a reactive manner to protect the company from risks and threats, the GC is expected to think creatively and strategically to help create value for the company's stakeholders.

By Stephanie Zapata Moore and Bill Howell

6 minute read

September 28, 2018 | New York Law Journal

Medical Malpractice columnists Thomas A. Moore and Matthew Gaier discuss the issue and implications of double defense representation in light of a recent decision by the Third Department in 'Lasher v. Albany Mem. Hosp.', the first case to tackle the issue in the medical malpractice context.

By Thomas A. Moore and Matthew Gaier

15 minute read

August 06, 2018 | New York Law Journal

Summary judgment motions by defendants have become somewhat routine in medical malpractice actions. Not infrequently, the evidence and applicable standards of care offer little or nothing to justify them.

By Thomas A. Moore and Matthew Gaier

1 minute read

June 04, 2018 | New York Law Journal

The Court of Appeals has addressed issues pertaining to the statute of limitations in medical malpractice actions in two recent decisions—one involving the time at which a wrongful birth cause of action accrues, and the other involving the continuous treatment doctrine.

By Thomas A. Moore and Matthew Gaier

1 minute read

May 01, 2018 | New York Law Journal

Many factors cause lawyers to write turgidly, including a limited knowledge of how to write in plain English and a belief that readers prefer dense writing to simple, interesting, easy-to-understand writing.

By Gerald Lebovits and Cynthia R. Moore

7 minute read

April 09, 2018 | Daily Report Online

The pernicious trope of diversity as antithetical to excellence continues to be used as cover for the appalling lack of inclusivity in the governor's appointments where it matters most.

By Advocacy For Action, Inc. and PAC; Retired Judge Thelma Wyatt Moore; Judge Bettianne Hart; Wayne Kendall; Suzy Ockleberry

5 minute read

April 02, 2018 | New York Law Journal

Medical Malpractice columnists Thomas A. Moore and Matthew Gaier write: A controversy has developed in recent years concerning the form of verdict sheets with regard to damages in wrongful death actions. Specifically, a question has arisen with respect to whether the verdict sheet should have specific interrogatories inquiring as to the wrongful death damages to be awarded to each of the decedent's distributees.

By Thomas A. Moore and Matthew Gaier

12 minute read

February 05, 2018 | New York Law Journal

Medical Malpractice columnists Thomas A. Moore and Matthew Gaier write: Effective Jan. 31, 2018, New York has adopted a discovery rule applicable to medical malpractice actions stemming from failures to timely diagnose cancer or a malignant tumor.

By Thomas A. Moore and Matthew Gaier

12 minute read

December 04, 2017 | New York Law Journal

Medical Malpractice columnists Thomas A. Moore and Matthew Gaier write: While recovery for negligent infliction of emotional distress is limited in New York, one area in which such claims have long been permitted involves the interference with the right to the body of a deceased loved one. This right, which exists at common law, is known as the right of sepulcher. A surprising number of actions have been brought against hospitals based upon violations of that right

By Thomas A. Moore and Matthew Gaier

16 minute read

October 19, 2017 | The Recorder

Beginning Jan. 1, 2018, California employers will no longer be able to ask job applicants about their salary history.

By Susan P. Elgin, Charles F. Knapp, Bonita D. Moore and Daniel G. Prokott

3 minute read