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State Appeals Court: Hospital Not Vicariously Liable for Negligent Actions of Contracted Employees

"Because Plaintiffs' allegations against Erlanger were that of vicarious liability and not direct liability, we hold consist with Gilreath, as did the Trial Court, that there was no genuine issue of material fact and that Erlanger is entitled to a judgment as a matter of law because the GTLA prevented Erlanger from being held vicariously liable for the actions of non-employees," Chief Judge D. Michael Swiney wrote. "Therefore, we affirm the Trial Court's grant of summary judgment in favor or Erlanger."
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Law.com

How I Made Partner: 'Communication and Collaboration Are Keys to Success,' Says Andrew Hazen of Hall Booth Smith

"Be willing to seize opportunities when they are presented, even if that means developing a new area of practice."
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New York Law Journal

Lawsuits Over Exactech's Hip, Knee and Ankle Implants Transferred to New York

The U.S. Judicial Panel on Multidistrict Litigation sent 75 lawsuits over Exactech's implants to U.S. District Judge Nicholas Garaufis in Brooklyn, New York.
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National Law Journal

Zuckerman Spaeder's Beltway Office Shows its Pull as Place Attorneys Return to

Caroline Judge Mehta has rejoined its Washington, D.C., office as partner after two years as general counsel and chief legal officer at Afiniti—a rapidly growing global technology company.
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Law.com

Panel Sends 65 Cases Over Prenatal Use of Acetaminophen to New York

On Wednesday, the U.S. Judicial Panel on Multidistrict Litigation combined 65 lawsuits alleging the painkiller acetaminophen, when taken by pregnant women, increased the risk of children developing autism or ADHD.
3 minute read

The Legal Intelligencer

CMS Issues Guidance—Creating a Roadmap for the End of COVID-19 Public Health Emergency

On Aug. 18, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), the federal agency within the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) that administers the Medicare program as well as works with states to administer Medicaid, the Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP), and health insurance portability standards, announced a cross-cutting initiative aimed at evaluating CMS-issued public health emergency blanket waivers and flexibilities.
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Connecticut Law Tribune

Federal Judge Sides With Employer in Denying FMLA Leave for 'Conflicting, Confusing' Answers

"Given that Defendant told Plaintiff her certification was inadequate and gave her a chance to cure the deficiency, and given that Plaintiff opted to resign instead of curing the deficiency, Defendant's denial of Plaintiff's request for leave was not a violation of her rights under the FMLA," the judge wrote.
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Daily Business Review

Game Changer? Court Questions Insurer's 'Pervasive' Litigation Tactic

"The trial court did not understand the legal aspect of the arguments and the Fourth DCA was able to provide guidance to the entire state on that issue," said Chad A. Barr of Chad Barr Law.
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Law.com

Indiana Law Requiring Burial, Cremation of Fetal Tissue Burdens Patients' Religious and Moral Beliefs, Federal Judge Says

"Today's ruling is a potent reminder that people do not lose cherished rights under the First Amendment the moment they become pregnant and a victory for those seeking and providing vital pregnancy care," Rupali Sharma, senior counsel and director at the Lawyering Project, said in a statement Tuesday regarding Young's ruling. "Hoosiers will not sit idly by while politicians work to erase their rights and disregard their dignity in service of their ideological agendas."
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Pro Mid Market

Amid Civil Jury Trial Decline, Wheeler Trigg O'Donnell Works with Clients to Give Juniors First-Chair Experience

"It is not always enough to be among the best civil trial lawyers—clients want lawyers who have handled the precise type of claim," said Wheeler Trigg co-managing partners Carolyn Fairless and Michael Williams.
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