Crux of the Matter Blog

“Must Watch” Healthcare Bills for Virginia Practitioners in 2018

by Nora Ciancio Both the House of Delegates and the Senate have introduced a number of healthcare bills in the…

7 years ago

The Supreme Court Severely Limits Venue in Patent Infringement Cases

Will TC Heartland similarly affect copyright and trademark cases? by Martha Weis In a unanimous decision delivered by Associate Justice…

7 years ago

Discussing Unanticipated Outcomes: Adverse Event Disclosure

We know that medical errors occur. One prominent study published in 1999 reported that at least three percent of all…

7 years ago

Malpractice Suits Related to Electronic Medical Records on the Rise

Electronic medical records (“EMR”) have replaced hard copy, paper records in most health care settings, especially the hospital. While electronic…

7 years ago

When Advance Directives Conflict with Treatment

by A. William Charters and Jeff Kiser Advance Directives provide the most definitive information (other than direct patient conversation, of…

7 years ago

Advance Directives – A Safe Haven When Making Medical Decisions

by A. William Charters and Jeff Kiser Advance Medical Directives are the most prevalent guidance documents seen by hospitals and medical professionals nationwide.…

7 years ago

Mental Health Services in Virginia – Where Are We Now?

by Bonnie P. Lane The sufficiency of Virginia’s behavioral health laws has been thrust into the spotlight due to two…

7 years ago

Refusal Based on Ornamentation

Almost anything can be a trademark as long as it acts like one by Martha A. Weis While it is…

7 years ago

What To Do If You Are Accused of Patent Infringement

Being accused of patent infringement is serious and can have grave consequences.  You could be liable for damages, including lost…

7 years ago

What Medical Professionals Need To Know About Patents

A patent is a property interest granted by the federal government that permits the inventor to exclude others from using, making,…

7 years ago