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April 2022

Kim Sveska Publishes Article for MPA Journal – “FDA Changes Direction Regarding Compounded Drugs”

FBMJ pharmacist attorney, Kim Sveska, recently published the article “FDA Changes Direction Regarding Compounded Drugs” in the Michigan Pharmacist Journal (2022 Vol. 60 Issue 2), a publication of the Michigan Pharmacists Association (MPA). The article discusses recent developments in the FDA’s push to obtain a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) from... READ MORE

April 2022

Anthony Pignotti Featured Speaker at National Conference of the American Osteopathic College of Radiology

FBMJ Partner Anthony D. Pignotti was an invited speaker at the national conference of the American Osteopathic College of Radiology in Tampa, Florida on Wednesday, April 6, 2022.  Anthony offered two presentations—one titled, “Medical Malpractice Landscape in Radiology,” and the other, “Navigating a Radiology Medical Malpractice Lawsuit.” The first presentation offered an analysis of... READ MORE

February 2022

2022 Limitation on Noneconomic Damages

On January 28, 2022, the State of Michigan Department of Treasury released the 2022 limitations on noneconomic damages for claims alleging medical malpractice. The “upper cap” was adjusted to $887,500 (an increase of $36,500 compared to 2021). The “lower cap” was adjusted to a limitation of $497,000 (an increase of $20,400 compared to... READ MORE

January 2022

Pharmacist Attorney Kim Sveska Publishes Article for MPA Journal – “PREP Act: What You Need To Know And What It Means For Prescribing”

FBMJ pharmacist attorney, Kim Sveska, recently published the article “PREP Act:  What You Need To Know And What It Means For Prescribing” in the Michigan Pharmacist Journal (2022 Vol. 60 Issue 1), a publication of the Michigan Pharmacists Association (MPA). The article discusses the PREP Act and how it relates... READ MORE

January 2022

SCOTUS Strikes Down One Vaccine Mandate, Upholds Another

On January 13, the Supreme Court of the United States (SCOTUS) struck down the Biden Administration’s vaccine mandate that was to apply to all large employers. That same day, the Supreme Court upheld the administration’s vaccine mandate that applies to healthcare workers at healthcare facilities that receive Medicare and Medicaid.  These... READ MORE

January 2022

FBMJ Attorney Christina Green Promoted to Senior Associate

Foley, Baron, Metzger & Juip, PLLC is pleased to announce the promotion of attorney Christina Green to Senior Associate effective January 1, 2022. Green is an attorney in the firm’s Medical-Malpractice practice group, defending health care professionals and organizations in complex medical malpractice claims. In addition, Green handles personal injury and... READ MORE

January 2022

FBMJ Attorneys Co-Author Medscape Article – 7 Legal Risks of Promoting Unproven COVID Treatments

FBMJ attorneys Julie Janeway and Brian Whitelaw co-authored, “7 Legal Risks of Promoting Unproven COVID Treatments,” published by Medscape on December 6, 2021. The article cautions healthcare providers of the risks of promoting unproven products, preventives, treatments and cures when treating patients with COVID-19. The article discusses the consequences from state medical... READ MORE

January 2022

FBMJ Attorney Teams Up with Med-IQ

In December 2021, FBMJ attorney Brian Whitelaw provided expert audio commentary for an accredited Med-IQ online course for physicians on topics including risks involving Medical Record Documentation, Advanced Practice Providers, Robotics, Telemedicine, Electronic Health Records and Urgent Care. Med-IQ is part of the Coverys family of companies and provides medical professionals... READ MORE

December 2021

The MRA Recalls Products Tested by Viridis; Viridis Sues the MRA; Court Partially Reverses Recall

On November 17, 2021, the Michigan Marijuana Regulatory Agency (“MRA”) issued a notice of recall of all cannabis products tested by Viridis and Viridis North from August 10, 2021 to November 16, 2021, citing “inaccurate and/or unreliable results.” The MRA indicated that hundreds of cannabis retailers had products in their... READ MORE

December 2021

Supreme Court Orders End of Mandatory Case Evaluation Effective Jan. 1, 2022

The Michigan Supreme Court has amended the Michigan Court Rules to eliminate the requirement that all civil cases go through the Case Evaluation process. Instead, the parties will now be able to stipulate to an alternative process to resolve the case – facilitation or mediation. Additionally, the amendments remove the... READ MORE

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