07/14/2021
by, Lexicon Legal New technologies in the area of assisted reproduction have helped many Americans become parents in recent decades. While these technologies bring joy to many, errors in usage can also cause some of the most devastating, emotional, and…
05/26/2021
by, Lexicon Legal Businesses in any industry can be exposed to commercial liability in any number of ways. Litigators are needed on both sides to both bring and defend these claims. Commercial liability cases involve complex technical issues and detailed…
05/06/2021
by Shawn Meehan, Global Head of Legal Solutions at Guidepoint Changes to Rule 702 under the Federal Rules of Evidence, the standard for the admissibility of expert witness testimony, have been recommended by an advisory committee to the federal judiciary….
04/22/2021
by, Lexicon Legal Litigation has never been an easy career path for attorneys. In the age of COVID-19, however, there have been many logistical challenges that have prevented lawyers from litigating their cases at all. It is important for litigators…
04/15/2021
by Sanjay Adhia, M.D., MRO, Forensic Psychiatrist at Forensic Psychiatry Now The COVID-19 pandemic has upended and disrupted many industries. Healthcare is no exception. Similar to most medical Expert Witnesses, I am engaged in clinical care, specializing in forensic psychiatry….
04/08/2021
by, Lexicon Legal On January 19, 2021, the Supreme Court heard oral arguments in a case which could have implications for all future fossil fuel litigation. Practitioners in this area should be aware of this case — though it appears…
03/18/2021
by, Lexicon Legal In recent years, smartwatches and wearable bio trackers have greatly expanded the information available to medical providers. These expanding technologies provide many exciting possibilities for clinicians – especially as healthcare is provided remotely more often in the…
03/03/2021
by, Lexicon Legal For medical professionals, the coronavirus pandemic has created a huge amount of uncertainty in almost all areas of practice. Time and experience have provided much insight into the clinical aspects of treating patients. Unfortunately, one of the…
02/11/2021
by, Lexicon Legal Legal immunity for business owners facing COVID-19 lawsuits has been an area of heated debate throughout 2020. In fact, it was one of the major sticking points that delayed the passage of both stimulus funds authorized by…
01/27/2021
by, Lexicon Legal COVID-19 has presented litigators across the country with novel legal issues. One of the most prevalent issues in the era of coronavirus is business interruption claims filed against a commercial insurer. The National Law Review reports that…