A Holiday Greeting from Waranch & Brown
In sincere appreciation for all you do, we are pleased to share a copy of our annual holiday eBook for 2019.
Why Be Socially Responsible?
Corporate social responsibility is a buzzword that gets used a lot in the healthcare industry these days – but what does it really mean? And why should you care? The phrase refers to the actions taken by an organization that …
Chain of Command Allegations: Suits Against Nurses on the Rise
A disturbing trend is emerging. Plaintiffs are raising allegations regarding a nurse’s failure to trigger the “chain of command,” in what appears to be a strategic effort to impose liability against the hospital, a.k.a. the “deep pocket.” Consider a recent unreported …
The Dreaded Data Breach – We Are All At Risk
Data breaches can devastate businesses and consumers – and they are on the rise. Over the last decade, Maryland has experienced some of the country’s most destructive data breaches. Bringing it even closer to home, is the fact that the …
Not a Medical Injury? Think Again!
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 …
Maryland’s New 25% Rule
The good news for health care providers involved in personal injury matters is that plaintiffs have failed to repeal an important rule that protects you. Maryland’s former “20% Rule” precluded health care providers from attesting to violations of the standard …