Foley, Baron, Metzger & Juip (FBMJ) Member, Tony Pignotti, was invited to present to the American Society of Interventional Pain Physicians (“ASIPP”) at its recent conference titled, “Strategy for Successful Practice Management: Documentation, Compliance & Practice Building.” This two-day conference discussed various topics, including documentation for interventional pain management practices,
FBMJ attorney, Silvia Alexandria Mansoor, recently published an article titled, “Medical Malpractice & Artificial Intelligence: Where Are We?” in the Oakland County Bar Association’s LACHES magazine (March 2025, No. 676). The article gives a brief history of artificial intelligence (AI), its intersection with medicine, and the current state of the
On Wednesday, February 5, 2025, FBMJ Member, Tony Pignotti, presented to a group of radiologists at a Town Hall meeting conducted by one of the largest radiology practices in the State of Michigan. The presentation was designed to enhance the radiologists’ understanding of medical malpractice concepts pertaining to radiology and
February 2025
FBMJ Attorney Presents “Nursing Armor”
Foley, Baron, Metzger & Juip (FBMJ) partner, Sarah Cherry, recently presented “Nursing Armor” to a group of nursing students at Mid Michigan College in Harrison, MI. The presentation provided the nursing students tips on how to defend themselves through charting in the electronic medical record.
Sarah also discussed the anatomy of a
On January 31, 2025, the Michigan Department of Treasury released its adjusted 2025 limitations on noneconomic damages for medical malpractice claims. The “upper cap” has been adjusted to $1,047,000 (increased from $1,016,000 in 2024), and the “lower cap” has been adjusted to $586,300 (increased from $569,000 in 2024).
Michigan has
February 2025
FBMJ Welcomes Attorney Hannah R. Roberts
Foley, Baron, Metzger & Juip, PLLC (FBMJ) is pleased to announce the hiring of attorney Hannah R. Roberts as a Senior Associate with the firm.
Hannah focuses her practice on defending healthcare professionals and institutions in business disputes and against medical malpractice claims. She has experience in a range of specialties,
February 2025
Healthcare Texting: Dos and Don’ts
Text messaging has changed the way everyone communicates, including physicians and other healthcare professionals. While it is convenient, quick and common for physicians and other members of a healthcare team to use mobile devices to communicate with each other and with patients regarding care, texting with them has potentially serious
Foley, Baron, Metzger & Juip, PLLC, is pleased to announce the election of attorney Brian J. Richtarcik into the membership of the firm, effective January 1, 2025.
Richtarcik is an accomplished trial and appellate attorney with over 20 years of experience in private practice. He maintains a significant practice defending healthcare
Foley, Baron, Metzger & Juip (FBMJ) attorneys Brian Whitelaw and Sarah Cherry recently presented to Emergency Medicine attendings and residents at University of Michigan Health West on medical malpractice issues affecting medical professionals in this field of medicine. The presentation was designed to enhance the medical professionals’ understanding of the
Foley, Baron, Metzger & Juip, PLLC (FBMJ) is delighted to announce that Silvia Alexandria Mansoor has been elevated to Chair of the State Bar of Michigan Young Lawyers Section.
As the Chair, Mansoor also maintains her seat with the State Bar of Michigan (SBM) Board of Commissioners. “I’m excited to serve