Medical Malpractice Law 
Ark. Supreme Court hears public record case – MySanAntonio
(AP) — A lawyer who tried to obtain documents from another attorney in connection with a medical malpractice lawsuit told the Arkansas Supreme Court on Thursday that the records he requested should be subject to the public records law. Attorney … Continue reading
Finding Medical Malpractice Information – jdsupra.com
Medical malpractice information can be frustratingly difficult to find. For numerous different reasons, medical malpractice law has become something that is driven by politics, in part, which means that a great deal of the information that you are likely …
Optimism, caution on proposed medical malpractice reforms – Patriot Ledger
Medical malpractice attorneys are watching closely to ensure the reforms don’t infringe on a patient’s right to sue. The proposal, which requires some changes to state law, does not bar a patient from suing, but calls for six months to … Continue reading
Massachusetts Docs Eye New Approach to Medical Malpractice Claims – Insurance Journal
The Massachusetts Medical Society, which represents nearly … One concern is that some doctors might resist settlements because of a state law that allows consumers to view any malpractice findings against doctors. Sands worries that might …
Arkansas high court says documents in medical malpractice case aren’t covered by FOI law – KYTV
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — The Arkansas Supreme Court has upheld a lower court’s ruling that the documents an attorney requested from another lawyer in connection with a medical malpractice case are not subject to the state’s public records law.
POLITICO Pulse: Raining budgets – Politico.com
More here: http://bit.ly/J5BenE ANOTHER MARKUP ON HOLD – After voting down 11 Democratic amendments, the House Judiciary Committee on Wednesday evening recessed its markup of the HEALTH Act, legislation to overhaul medical malpractice laws, which it has …
John Edwards gambles on NC jury to avoid prison – Yahoo Finance
A graduate of the University of North Carolina law school, John Edwards made his fortune handling medical malpractice and corporate negligence cases before turning to politics following the death of his 16-year-old son Wade in a 1996 auto accident.
Food Stamp Cuts Eyed By House GOP To Forestall Defense Cutbacks – Huffington Post
House panels are producing legislation this week as the first step in implementing the GOP’s budget plan, starting with Judiciary panel action Tuesday on a proposal that would sharply limit damage awards in medical malpractice lawsuits.
House Republicans Seek About $34 Billion Food Stamp Cut – Bloomberg
Republicans also want to revamp medical- malpractice laws to limit damages, which the Congressional Budget Office says would save money because lower insurance premiums for doctors would translate into smaller fees for their patients.
OVERNIGHT HEALTH: House panels take another whack at Obama healthcare law – Thehill.com
The Ways and Means Committee has found a simple way to meet its deficit-reduction target under the House Budget: the healthcare reform law’s insurance subsidies … The Judiciary Committee on Tuesday marked up medical malpractice legislation capping …
