In Good Practice

Former Death Row Inmate Files Wrongful Imprisonment Suit

February 21, 2012

By Kerrie Spencer, staff writer – February 21, 2012 The law can be a wonderful thing when it works the right way. This is an interesting case for several reasons, not the least of which is that there is still an unresolved question over a recorded jailhouse phone call and prosecutors were slapped for withholding…

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Missed Blood Test and Kidney Transplant Cause Malpractice Case

January 25, 2012

By Kerrie Spencer, staff writer – January 25, 2012 This complex case started out with good intentions, but somewhere along the way things went awry, and now a man may pay for those good intentions with his life. This case involves a Pennsylvania couple suing a high profile medical center after doctors transplanted the woman’s…

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Trade Secret Case Carries Big Impact for Business Use of Social Media

January 19, 2012

By Krystina Steffen, Editor – January 19, 2012 Social media is increasingly being used by businesses to build their brands and customer base. In particular, businesses are embracing sites such as Twitter to heighten awareness amongst their target markets. The latest estimates show that more than 175 million users are registered on Twitter and send…

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Failure to Order X-Rays in the ER Shows Severity of Medical Malpractice

December 21, 2011

By Kerrie Spencer, staff writer – December 21, 2011 When someone has been in an accident, serious enough to be taken to the nearest medical facility, one would expect the attending ER doctor to deal with the manner expeditiously, professionally and accurately. That did not happen in this disturbing $9 million medical malpractice case. [1]…

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Mislabeled and Toxic Cosmetics Increase Health Risks and Skepticism

November 29, 2011

By Krystina Steffen, staff writer – November 29, 2011 It should not be hard to buy cosmetics that are good for the skin and body. Yet current disputes over what should be disclosed on labels show how hard it is for the consumer to find organic products or even safer cosmetics that are not loaded…

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Copyrights Get Heated In Deep Throat v. Debbie Does Dallas Lawsuit

November 15, 2011

By Kerrie Spencer, staff writer – November 15, 2011 Some days, life just gets more and more bizarre, particularly with regard to what people choose to file a lawsuit about. This case has its moments of hilarity, but most of all, onlookers ponder wonder why a lawsuit was filed in the first place. One wonders…

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Long Road to Justice For a Woman In Seven Year Medical Malpractice Case

October 26, 2011

By Kerrie Spencer, staff writer – October 26, 2011 Too many people have been victims of medical negligence in the U.S., and this story highlights problems patients face all too often. Linda Mohr of Richland, Washington had to wait seven years to get her medical malpractice case to trial. She had already gone through one…

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Questions of Artistic Originality Multiply In Copyright Disputes

October 20, 2011

By Krystina Steffen, staff writer – October 20, 2011 Artists of every medium use some form of inspiration to create their works. From musicians, artists, dancers, writers, and the cast of characters that help them throughout a piece’s evolution, an original piece of art finally emerges. But what happens when that art takes too much…

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Brain Trauma Silently Stalks and Kills Hockey Stars

October 3, 2011

By Kerrie Spencer, staff writer – October 3, 2011 It has been a very bad year for the National Hockey League. Three of its top enforcers died within three months of one another as a result of committing suicide and accidental overdose. Besides playing hockey, these young players all dealt with repeated, hard hits to…

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Drug Shortages Prompt Legislation to Help FDA Confront Problem

September 28, 2011

By Krystina Steffen, staff writer – September 28, 2011 Medicines that are critical to fighting cancer as well as anesthetics, electrolytes for intravenous drips, and emergency drugs are facing severe shortages in the U.S. The American Hospital Association surveyed 820 hospitals this summer and found that at least half experienced shortages with more than 20…

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