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New York Law Journal

Decision of the Day: Despite Counsel's Conduct, Panel Accepts Late Bill of Particulars as Responsive

This ruling was selected and summarized by the New York Law Journal's decision editors. 
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Connecticut Law Tribune

'I Thought I Wouldn't Have Any Success': The Story Behind a Law Firm's Victories

"Throughout the years we've handled cases that may not be smart from a straight-up business perspective," Josh Koskoff said.
8 minute read

New Jersey Law Journal

NJ Attorney General Issues RFQ Seeking Special Counsel for Medical Malpractice Litigation

The New Jersey Attorney General's Office announced a request for qualifications for law firms to act as special counsel for medical malpractice litigation.
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New York Law Journal

Custom and Habit Evidence in Medical Malpractice Cases

There are instances in which the participants in those medical procedures know what happened even if they do not specifically recall it. Courts and counsel need to be prepared to identify those instances when testimony on custom and habit is admissible and who can provide it.
8 minute read

The Legal Intelligencer

In Rarely Used Argument, Temple Says $25.9M Verdict Would Hurt the Community

"It's likely that we will see more MCARE Section 515 motions if the current trend of outsized or 'nuclear' verdicts continues," said Maureen McBride, a partner with Lamb McErlane.
5 minute read

The Legal Intelligencer

$3.25M Verdict For Man in Case Involving Foot Amputation

A decades-long losing streak for medical malpractice plaintiffs in a northwestern Pennsylvania court broke when a jury awarded $3.25 million to a man who claimed his doctors' negligent care lost him his foot.
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Daily Business Review

Florida Supreme Court 'Unilaterally' Amends Appellate Procedure, Litigation Costs to Rise

"There will be more litigation over expert qualifications and more time and money spent on that litigation, rather than advancing the real question, which is whether there was a medical malpractice injury," said JoNel Newman, a healthcare law and civil procedure expert at the University of Miami School of Law.
3 minute read

The Legal Intelligencer

Defense Lawyer's 'Shush' Becomes Plaintiff's Strategy in $1.65M Philadelphia Verdict

"It's one of those moments in court where you say to yourself, 'Did that just happen?'" Zajac & Padilla partner Eric Zajac said.
4 minute read

The Legal Intelligencer

Wrong Cancer Diagnosis Led to Removal of Man's Prostate: Suit

On Feb. 26, 2021, plaintiff Eric Spang, 48, had his prostate removed during a prostatectomy. It was later discovered that Spang had been mistakenly diagnosed with advanced prostate cancer. Spang alleged the error caused him to suffer permanent sexual and urinary dysfunction.
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The Legal Intelligencer

$3.25M Verdict Cracks Med Mal Plaintiffs' Decades-Long Losing Streak in Northwestern Pa.

"You cannot be deterred by stories about conservative venues," plaintiffs attorney Victor Pribanic said. "Every case is governed by the jury and the facts of the case and how it's presented."
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