Michelle Dian 
In today’s Video Think Piece, we share lessons learned from a recent wrongful birth twins case tried in the Circuit Court for Baltimore County, in which a local hospital and obstetrician were facing a claim of $26M. Watch the Video … Read more
It was the second week of a two-week trial. The lawyers were having a bench conference with the judge, and the Defendant doctor took a minute to check his work phone. Though quick, it did not go unnoticed by the … Read more
A well-prepared nurse witness can help win your case. Consider this all-too-common scenario in nursing homes, assisted living facilities, and rehabilitation centers: despite quality care, a patient develops a decubitus ulcer and sues. And, even though the nurses charted appropriate … Read more
Shortly after the COVID-19 pandemic began, the Maryland Legislature responded to the public health crisis by enacting emergency measures for telehealth access and coverage. Lawmakers soon recognized the positive and safe acceptance of these measures, and are permanently expanding the … Read more
COVID-19 does not stop us from raising key issues with the court, including motions to transfer venue. Recently, one of our healthcare clients had an important venue motion that needed to be resolved and which required thoughtful, detailed oral argument. … Read more
Plaintiffs look for opportunities to bypass the requirements and limitations designed to protect health care providers. For example, the Health Care Malpractice Claims Act (“the Act”) affords essential protections to physicians and other health care providers being sued in Maryland … Read more