Pharmacy Law
Congratulations to FBMJ Attorneys Rodey and Richtarcik for Successful Motion to Dismiss
Congratulations to FBMJ attorneys Cathy Rodey and Brian Richtarcik on a successful Motion to Dismiss in Wayne County Circuit Court before Judge Kathleen McCarthy. The complicated case claimed negligence, gross negligence, IIED, wrongful death, and violations of two provisions of the Elliot Larsen Civil Rights Act against FBMJ’s defendant physician. FBMJ argued, among other things, that the claim
New COA Opinions Today: Denney Damages Allowed in Certain Medical Malpractice Cases
In two published opinions released today, the Court of Appeals affirmed that plaintiffs in wrongful death medical malpractice cases can recover what have come to be known as Denney damages – the lost future earning capacity of the decedent. Such damages are recoverable when there is a sufficient evidentiary basis to estimate an accurate amount. These rulings mean medical malpractice defendants a
Brian Whitelaw Recognized as “Go To Lawyer” for Medical Malpractice by Michigan Lawyers Weekly
Foley, Baron, Metzger and Juip, PLLC is pleased to announce that Brian W. Whitelaw, a Partner with the firm, has been named one of 20 “Go To Lawyers” for medical malpractice law by Michigan Lawyers Weekly.Now in its third year, the “Go To Lawyers” program recognizes lawyers in particular fields of law in Michigan. Whitelaw, along with other honorees, will be featured in a special section t
Julie M. Janeway Honored as MLW’s “Influential Women of Law,” 2022
Foley, Baron, Metzger and Juip, PLLC is proud to announce that our Senior Healthcare Counsel, Julie M. Janeway, has been selected as one of Michigan Lawyers Weekly’s “Influential Women of Law” for 2022. This distinction is awarded to women attorneys and judges for their excellent work on behalf of the justice system and their clients, their commitment to their communities and to the profes
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 all states that set a 5% limit on interstat
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 to pharmacists, particularly as it relates to COVID-19 therapeutics. Read the full
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 boards, including t
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 inventory subject to the recall. The recall has been reported to imp
Proposed MRA Rules Revision Will Impact Growers, Processors & Provisioning Centers
The Michigan Marijuana Regulatory Agency (“MRA”) periodically updates the administrative rules that impact licensed cannabis operations. On September 27, 2021, the MRA held a public hearing with respect to proposed rule changes will now review the public comments and submit a final draft of proposed rules to the Michigan Legislature’s Joint Committee on Administrative Rules (“JCAR”) for
FBMJ Attorneys Featured Presenters at MSHRM Event
FBMJ attorneys, Saulius Polteraitis and Carlos Escurel, recently presented “Covid Liability and Impact Medical Malpractice Claims” to the Michigan Society of Healthcare Risk Managers (MSHRM) as part of its Webinar series. They were joined by Mike Severyn of ProAssurance on the panel.The presentation covered the anticipated landscape of malpractice claims stemming from COVID, its impact on liti