| Time |
Program |
| 7:00 a.m. |
Registration and Continental Breakfast |
| 8:00 a.m. |
Welcome and Introduction
Stephen O. Plunkett, Bassford Remele, Minneapolis, MN
Andrew DeSimone, Sturgill Turner, Lexington, KY |
| 8:10 a.m. |
Defending Sexual Battery Claims in the #MeToo Era: Outside of the Box Strategies
Allegations of improper conduct in medicine are on the rise. The speakers will explore the various types of intentional tort claims that arise in the healthcare setting as well as recommendations for the investigation and defense of these claims.
Panel
John F. Floyd, Sr., Wicker Smith, Nashville, TN
Mandi J. Karvis, Wicker Smith, Phoenix, AZ |
| 8:55 a.m. |
Hypoxia or Genetic Disorder: Causes and Consequences
While attention often focuses on potential obstetrical departures from the standard of care, determining the cause of a neonate’s physical or neurodevelopmental impairment requires a thorough genetics evaluation. Dr. Milunsky will explain the differences between hypoxic brain injury and genetic or congenital disorders.
Aubrey Milunsky, M.D., Tufts University, Boston, MA |
| 9:40 a.m. |
Refreshment Break |
| 10:00 a.m. |
COVID-19's Effects on Pregnancy
Dr. McHale will provide an overview of how COVID-19 impacts both mom and fetus. Learn how the medical community is adjusting to this disease.
Dr. Staci McHale, Las Vegas, NV |
| 10:45 a.m. |
Physician Assistant Liability
Physician assistants play an ever-larger role in the provision of health care. With their increased patient care, claims against physician’s assistants are on the rise. Hear from a PA and an industry expert on how to defend these claims.
Karen Salmon, Western Litigation, Houston, TX
Lindsay Miller, Trident Emergency Physicians, Charleston, SC |
| 11:25 a.m. |
Correctional Medicine
Ms. Dillon will discuss §1983 claims that are typically seen in the context of prison healthcare settings, and how these cases are litigated through trial. Explore the latest opinions concerning Eighth Amendment liability.
Carol Dillon, Bleeke Dillon Crandall, Indianapolis, IN |
| 12:00 p.m. |
Lunch (On your own) |
| 12:00 p.m. |
Women in the Law Luncheon (Female Attendees)
The Women in the Law luncheon is a ticketed event and registration is required (space is limited). The luncheon will be held at the hotel and you can purchase tickets through the website when you register. Cost of Ticket: $73.00
The deadline to register for the luncheon has been extended to Thursday, July 15. |
| 1:10 p.m. |
The Future of MedMal: A Rise in Frequency and Severity and How to Combat It
Medical malpractice defense is changing. The industry needs to invest in younger attorneys to combat the rising number of claims and the exorbitant demands. Mr. Hall will focus on how the defense community inadvertently contributed to this rise and how defense counsel can work collectively in the future to reform medical malpractice litigation.
John Hall, Jr., Hall Booth Smith, Atlanta, GA |
| 2:00 p.m. |
Immunity Statutes and the Coronavirus
Hear the latest updates on the status of COVID-19 federal and state immunity defenses against health care providers. This presentation will focus on new guidance from the Department of Health and Human Services on the PREP Act protections and how Federal Courts are interpreting the PREP Act. The presentation will also discuss new state laws, the status of executive orders, and claims being litigated in state courts. This presentation will discuss strategies that are being utilized in some of these cases. In addition, the speakers will explore liability exclusions, exemptions, and ambiguities that may lead to additional disputes in the future.
Jodi V. Terranova, Wilson Elser Moskowitz Edelman & Dicker LLP, Washington, D.C.
Jim Craven, Wiggin and Dana LLP, New Haven, CT |
| 2:45 p.m. |
Break |
| 3:05 p.m. |
What We Are Currently Seeing: The Latest Legal Trends in Ophthalmology and Optometry
Both the number and value of vision-related cases are on the rise. Learn from Dr. Cykiert and Dr. Harrison about the most common claims in ophthalmology/optometry and the medicine behind the al-legations.
Robert Cykiert, M.D., New York University, New York City, NY
Linda Harrison, Ph.D., Ophthalmic Mutual Insurance Company, San Francisco, CA |
| 4:05 p.m. |
Deposition Maneuvers of Today’s Plaintiff’s Bar: How to Arm Yourself and Your Client for the 30(b)(6) Battle and Beyond
The use of 30(b)(6) depositions is on the rise in medical malpractice cases. The best methods for collecting the pertinent information, identifying the appropriate witness(es), as well as preparing and defending the witness(es) will be discussed.
Laura Eschleman, Nall & Miller, LLP, Atlanta, GA |
| 5:05 p.m. |
Medical Liability and Healthcare Law Committee Meeting (Open to all) |
| 6:00 p.m. |
Networking Reception |
| 7:30 p.m. |
Dine-Arounds
Join colleagues and friends at selected restaurants for dinner.
To sign up for Dine-Arounds on Thursday, July 29, please click here. |