Public Tweets Can Be Subject to Subpoena
According to Criminal Court Judge Matthew Sciarrino, Jr., users of Twitter who post public tweets may find their user information can be obtained in a case against them. As reported…
Lawyers, Jurors and Social Media: Let’s Not Be Friends (New York City Bar Association Opinion)
The New York City Bar Association, within a recent ethics opinion, addressed the issue of whether an attorney is permitted to access social media websites to investigate the backgrounds of…
FDA considering expanding role of pharmacists and reducing role of physicians…really?
It appears the Food and Drug Administration (“FDA”) is seriously considering new regulations that would expand the role of pharmacists, while reducing the role of physicians, in the management and…
Clients stressed by lawsuits? Communicate!
I came across a New York Times article that stated what, to most, would appear obvious – that litigation is stressful! While the author, a physician, oriented her thoughts towards…
Against Medical Advice – Remember CPLR Article 14.
A recent article highlights why, when a patient signs out of a hospital ‘against medical advice,’ (“AMA”) counsel defending malpractice and personal injury lawsuits must raise culpable conduct/comparative negligence as…