To close 2023, the Nevada Supreme Court concluded that informed consent or assumption of the risk arguments are not proper in a medical malpractice action unless consent is contested.
The American Bar Association says, “Medical malpractice is negligence committed by a professional health care provider—a doctor, nurse, dentist, technician, hospital or hospital worker—whose performance of duties departs from a standard of practice of those with similar training and experience, resulting in harm to a patient or patients.” For example, if a physician gives a person a treatment that could harm them, that could be considered medical malpractice. It is a form of professional negligence that can be tried in a court of law.
Effective January 1, 2024, the California Evidence Code will contain a new provision governing expert testimony that effectively raises the standard for defense experts testifying as to medical causation.
In February 2021, Winter Storm Uri hit Texas, causing a sharp spike in electricity demand that could not be satisfied by available generation resources.
New York has enacted the Clean Slate Act, effective November 16, 2024, which will provide for the automatic sealing of certain criminal history records.