Yearly Archives: 2013

I am sometimes amazed with the varying takes that Judges have of the Rule on Witnesses. I have seen the Rule applied so that counsel is not allowed to communicate with any witness or party once that person has been … Continue reading →

Several states across the country have laws that impose caps on the amount that can be recovered in injury cases. The caps have been imposed both as to compensatory awards and also punitive awards.  Challenges to Damage Caps The attempts to … Continue reading →

Privacy Rights In Virginia privacy rights are largely creatures of statute. The actual cause of action for invasion of privacy is limited. It is based on the use of a person’s name or picture for some commercial purpose. The scope … Continue reading →

Osteopath Healthcare Providers You may have seen the term  DO after a doctor’s name.  Some people get confused thinking that DO means Doctor of Optometry.  In fact DO means Doctor of Osteopathy. The initials for an Optometrist is O.D. Osteopath … Continue reading →

Legal Precedents Legal precedents are decisions by an appellate court that create binding law on lower courts. In July of 1839 a ship full of 53 African slaves known as the La Amistad was wracked with rebellion. The slaves revolted … Continue reading →

Prostate Surgery Medical Malpractice Prostate problems in many men are bound to occur. In others they may be avoided through proper diet and exercise.  The nature of the problems consist of an inflamed prostate or enlarged prostate. In addition there … Continue reading →