As more and more hospital systems move to electronic-charting to document patient care, new challenges face hospital medical and administrative staff and risk management departments. FBM attorney Clyde Metzger conducted a seminar April 5, 2007 to the nursing staff of a Jackson, Michigan hospital addressing these challenges. Their presentation titled, “Effective Communication in Charting” discussed the essentials of effective communication in e-charting and its integration into quality patient care. For more information on this and other healthcare related matters contact Clyde Metzger @ 734-742-1880 or cmetzger@fbmjlaw.com.
March 2007
Clyde Metzger Presents E-Charting Seminar
As more and more hospital systems move to electronic-charting to document patient care, new challenges face hospital medical and administrative staff and risk management departments. FBM attorney Clyde Metzger conducted a seminar April 5, 2007 to the nursing staff of a Jackson, Michigan hospital addressing these challenges. Their presentation titled, “Effective Communication
March 2007
Joseph McGill Co-Authors Article for Washington Legal Foundation
FBM attorneys Joseph P. McGill and E. Jason Blankenship co-authored an article in the January 26, 2007 Washington Legal Foundation’s Legal Opinion Letter. The article titled “Court Rejects Environmental Plaintiffs’ Efforts at ‘Windfall’ Damages” focuses on the recent federal court decision of Allgood v. General Motors Corporation decision and it’s
February 2007
Carole Empey and Judy Sherman Present Healthcare Educational Sessions
FBM attorneys, Carole Empey and Judy Sherman, recently conducted several educational sessions with the nursing staff of a major Ann Arbor hospital system, on the topic, “Accounting for Patient Care: Documentation Surrounding Changes in Patient Condition.” These sessions provided the nursing staff with information designed to assist with patient safety and improved patient
January 2007
New Corp! Magazine Feature Profiles Richard Baron
FBM attorney Richard Baron was featured in the Winter 2006 edition of Corp! Magazine in a new Question & Answer series titled, “Ten Minutes With.” Designed to profile high-level executives and probe their thoughts on business, the article gives an overview of Baron’s insights and advice for personal and professional
January 2007
Richard Baron and Kim Sveska Speak to Environmental Insurance Groups
Attorneys Richard Baron and Kim Sveska were recent guest speakers at educational forums of two national environmental insurance groups. Their presentation, “Complex Cases & Toxic Torts: Defense Strategies” focused on early evaluation of case strengths and weaknesses, development of discovery plans that focus on early resolution and potential ADR, and application of legal causation
December 2006
FBM Continues Its Tradition of Holiday Giving
Whether it’s putting food on a table for a needy family or making sure that a child receives a package under the tree on Christmas morning, FBM employees have embraced the spirit of holiday giving again this year. Staff from both the Ann Arbor and Farmington Hills offices of FBM
November 2006
Tom Foley and Rich Baron Publish Article
FBM attorneys Tom Foley and Rich Baron co-authored an article in the November 17, 2006 Washington Legal Foundation’s Counsel’s Advisory. The article entitled “Comments Sought on State Court Plan to Address Asbestos Suits” focuses on a recent Administrative Order from the Michigan Supreme Court prohibiting “bundling” of asbestos-related cases for
November 2006
WLF Features Article by FBM Attorneys
An article written by Tom Foley and Kim Sveska about the efforts to repeal Michigan’s progressive liability reform law was recently published in the Washington Legal Foundation’s Legal Backgrounder. The article, titled “Progressive Liability Reform Law Faces Repeal Effort in Michigan” focuses on the significant repercussions on the pharmaceutical and
April 2006
Joseph McGill Speaks at the Michigan Self-Insurers’ Association
FBM’s Medicare Set-Aside Allocations group leader, Joseph McGill, made a presentation October 26, 2006 to the Michigan Self-Insurers’ Association at the St. John’s Golf Club and Conference Center in Plymouth, MI. The Michigan Self-Insurers’ Association is a non-profit organization dedicated to educating employers on workers’ compensation issues, and provides information regarding
March 2006
Corp! Magazine Features Article by FBM Attorney
The article titled “Employment Laws Every Business Owner and Manager Needs to Know,” authored by an FBM employment attorney was featured in the September 2006 edition of Corp! Magazine. The article highlights basic tools to reduce a company’s risk for employee-initiated lawsuits. FBM attorneys frequently conduct training seminars on this