A new U.S. Supreme Court decision may affect how Maryland medical-malpractice cases unfold in federal court. When a medical malpractice suit is brought in federal court pursuant to diversity jurisdiction, state substantive law still applies (federal law covers the rest). … Read more
A recent appellate decision out of Pennsylvania could have significant implications for healthcare providers hoping to avoid litigation in historically plaintiff-oriented venues. In Somerlot v. Jung, 2025 PA Super 166 (July 30, 2025), the Superior Court of Pennsylvania upheld a … Read more
Love it or hate it, Artificial Intelligence has arrived on the scene. It’s showing up in real cases, in real time. At Waranch & Brown, we have already seen firsthand how AI is shaping the landscape of medical malpractice litigation, … Read more
Change is inevitable. Getting blindsided by change doesn’t have to be. One significant recent change affects jury selection rules — an important factor in any medical malpractice case. Below, we break down what these new rules mean and how they … Read more
Virtual mediation, which started as a necessary contingent during the pandemic, has become the new norm. It’s easy to see why: convenience, flexibility and cost savings while still (ostensibly) meeting the goals of collaboration, negotiation, and effective resolution. But is … Read more
There is a common misconception among jurors that, if a case goes to trial, it must have merit. While jurors may not understand the specific procedural processes involved in bringing a medical malpractice case to trial, they are savvy enough … Read more