Think Before You Post

May 30, 2014
SDDMW
ABC News reports  that the New Jersey Appellate Division, in a recent case, State v. H.L.M., upheld a ruling barring a New Jersey mother from posting about her children and ex-husband on Facebook. The restriction...

Governor Christie Signs Adoption Bill into Law

May 29, 2014
SDDMW
We recently blogged about a bill pending before Governor Chris Christie that, if passed, would allow adoptees access to their original birth certificates, and we promised to update you on the bill’s progress. On...

Affidavit of Merit Requirement Extended

May 28, 2014
Paul M. da Costa
In New Jersey, pursuant to N.J.S.A. 2A:53A-27, when a person is suing for “damages for personal injuries, wrongful death or property damage resulting from an alleged act of malpractice or negligence by a licensed...

FDA Proposes New Rule to Regulate E-Cigarettes

May 23, 2014
Paul M. da Costa
On April 25, 2014, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) proposed a new rule to regulate cigars, electronic cigarettes (commonly called e-cigarettes), and other similar products in the same way that it already regulates...

When Medical Error Results in Patient Harm or Death

May 16, 2014
Paul M. da Costa
The Journal of Patient Safety has published an evidence-based estimate of patient harms relating to hospital care. In 1984, the Institute of Medicine estimated that up to 98,000 Americans died each year as a result of medical...