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Recent News About Health Care
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Time to Revisit the Standards for Awarding Mental Anguish Damages?
The return of nuclear verdicts to Texas courts (and attorney television advertising) and the recently launched efforts of the medical malpractice plaintiff’s bar to convince the federal courts to strike down Texas’ cap on noneconomic damages in medical liability cases (which is likely to play out over several years) could potentially raise an issue for state lawmakers: is it time to consider codifying at least some objective standards and levels of proof for mental anguish damages? -
Update on Vaccine Mandates on January 13, 2022
Update on Vaccine Mandates on January 13, 2022. -
Paxton Joins Comment Letter Against Vaccine Mandate for CMS Healthcare Employees
Paxton Joins Comment Letter Against Vaccine Mandate for CMS Healthcare Employees. -
Dec. 29: Harris County Civil Court docket for "contract - consumer/commercial/debt" cases
The following cases categorized as "contract - consumer/commercial/debt" were on the docket in the Harris County Civil Court on Dec. 29. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact: -
Harris County Civil Court: Actions Taken on Dec. 29
The Harris County Civil Court reported the following activity on Dec. 29 in the suits below: -
Dog mauling at assisted living facility not a health care liability claim, justices find
HOUSTON - No expert medical report is needed in a lawsuit alleging a woman was mauled by a dog in the lobby of an assisted living facility, according to a recent opinion issued by the First Court of Appeals. -
Customer alleges restaurant, bar's negligence led to her personal injuries
HOUSTON — A restaurant and bar in Brazoria County is facing a negligence claim after a customer suffered serious injuries while on their property. -
Case activity for Valley Healing Hands LLC vs Kelley's Health Care Inc. on Dec. 29
The Harris County Civil Court reported the following activities in the suit brought by Valley Healing Hands LLC against Kelley's Health Care Inc. on Dec. 29. -
Reed Smith's Brian Mitchell earns recognition in D CEO's Dallas 500
Reed Smith's Brian Mitchell earns recognition in D CEO's Dallas 500. -
Health Law 2022 on December 8-9, 2021
Health Law 2022 on December 8-9, 2021. -
Foley Partner Chris Converse Named to D CEO’s 2022 Edition of Dallas 500
Foley Partner Chris Converse Named to D CEO’s 2022 Edition of Dallas 500. -
Greenberg Traurig’s Joseph Coniglio Named to D CEO’s ‘Dallas 500’ List
Greenberg Traurig’s Joseph Coniglio Named to D CEO’s ‘Dallas 500’ List. -
Bradley Receives Multiple Top Rankings from 2022 U.S. News - Best Lawyers® “Best Law Firms”
Bradley Receives Multiple Top Rankings from 2022 U.S. News - Best Lawyers® “Best Law Firms”. -
Clark Hill PLC Receives National and Regional Rankings in the 2022 Edition of Best Lawyers “Best Law Firms”
Clark Hill PLC Receives National and Regional Rankings in the 2022 Edition of Best Lawyers “Best Law Firms”. -
Suit: Home health nurse's improper trach tube leads to two year old's death
HOUSTON — A home health care nurse is being accused of improperly placing a trach tube in a two year old which led to her death. -
Super Lawyers features 11 Reed Smith attorneys in its Texas list
Super Lawyers features 11 Reed Smith attorneys in its Texas list. -
New Vaccine Mandates from Biden Administration
New Vaccine Mandates from Biden Administration. -
Locke Lord adds experienced healthcare lawyer Jeff Wurzburg to Austin and Washington D.C. offices
Jeff Wurzburg, a well-known and respected health care lawyer previously with the HHS Office of the General Counsel, has joined Locke Lord in the Austin and Washington, D.C., offices. -
New Pillsbury Report Explores the Benefits and Risks of AI in Cybersecurity
New Pillsbury Report Explores the Benefits and Risks of AI in Cybersecurity. -
Woman claims dangerous conditions at credit union premises caused her injuries
HOUSTON — A woman is suing Texas Dow Employees Credit Union claiming she suffered injuries while on their premises because of their negligence.