By John N. Haut, JD, MBA, CPA Copyright Protection and Remedies for Infringement The Copyright Act affords protection for “original works of authorship fixed in any tangible medium of expression, now known or later developed, from which they can be perceived, reproduced, or otherwise communicated, either directly or with the aid of a machine or… read more
By Peter Ingersoll, CCIM What Is a Cannabis Receivership? Unlike the products sold by traditional business, cannabis is categorized as a Scheduled Drug by the DEA, hence cannabis businesses are prohibited from filing bankruptcy in any Federal Court to restructure lease terms, shed debt, put litigation on hold, or arrange to recapitalize the business. This… read more
By ASIF ILYAS, MD, MBA, FACS INTRODUCTION Shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA), is an avoidable sequelae of vaccine placement. Although the far majority of shoulder discomfort from shoulder vaccinations are temporary and self-limited, there remains a risk for potential injury or irritation of shoulder structures from errant injections and / or tissue response… read more
By William Madland, MD, FACOG INTRODUCTION Postpartum hemorrhage (PPH) is defined as cumulative blood loss of greater than or equal to 1000 ml within 24 hours after birth, regardless of route of delivery. It is the leading cause of maternal death worldwide (1). Hemorrhage requiring blood transfusion is the leading cause of severe maternal… read more
By: Dudley Seth Danoff, MD, FACS With the current controversy on prostate cancer screening and PSA (prostate specific antigen) testing, a trend appears to be developing away from aggressive surgical treatment for early stage localized prostate cancer. Whether this approach fits within the standard of care in a particular case must be determined by a… read more
By Rich Woolley, DC, MS, ATC, CMTPT/DN Introduction Legal disputes may require the specialized knowledge of a dry needling expert witness to assist the fact finder. The types of disputes that may require a dry needling expert witness include personal injury, medical malpractice, healthcare fraud, etc. Adverse events such as pneumothorax (collapsed lung), infection, delayed… read more
By Dr. Chris Daft Defining voice biometrics Biometrics – automated recognition of a person based on a physiological or behavioral characteristic – continues to increase in importance. Smart cards, magnetic stripe cards, photo ID cards, and physical keys can be lost, stolen, duplicated, or left at home. But if well implemented, biometric identification can provide… read more
By Gretchen Green, MD, MMS Introduction An alleged delayed diagnosis of lung cancer can result in a medical malpractice claim. In such claims, the issue of when a radiologist is under a duty to call the referring physician may come up. In such cases, a pulmonary nodules radiology expert witness may be utilized by counsel…. read more
What is Lender Liability? Lender liability is alleged to have occurred when a borrower or prospective borrower sues a lender for breach of contract, violation of state or federal statutes, or other wrongful behavior. A lender (bank or other financial institution) may incur liability when it has failed to act in good faith, taken a… read more
By: Daniel Mattei Learn how and why FINRA expungement expert witnesses can assist in investor expungement proceedings in front of an arbitration panel. I. Introduction: The CRD and BrokerCheck The Central Registration Depository (“CRD”), is a database maintained by the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (“FINRA”). The CRD contains information about securities firms and individual… read more
