“Three times more money!” “Need a check?” “Hurt at work? Would $504,500 help?” Outrageous advertisements from plaintiffs’ lawyers are everywhere. From television and billboards to social media and direct mail campaigns, there is no escaping the message from unscrupulous advertisers … Read more
In recent years, the emergence of third-party litigation funding has created a notable paradigm shift in the litigation landscape. Third-party litigation funding involves external entities (hedge funds, etc.) financing legal actions, primarily on behalf of Plaintiffs, in exchange for a … 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
Is Loss of Chance alive in Maryland? Until recently, if you had believed the doctrine of “loss of chance” to be a dead legal concept under Maryland law, we would have agreed with you. A recent opinion issued by the … Read more
Months after COVID-19 brought everyday life to a halt, jury trials are back in Maryland. Our firm had the distinction of trying (and winning!) one of the first medical malpractice jury trials — during the pandemic — in the state. … Read more
In this video think piece, partners John Sly and Tony Breschi discuss the opioid epidemic and its impact on health care professionals. Health care providers are being sued and pursued by the Board of Physicians and Board of Nursing. So … Read more