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KBR attorneys Mario C. Giannettino and Lindsey G. Nourse will be presenting a Strafford CLE webinar on the topic, “Defending Nursing Homes in Pressure Wound Cases: Impact of New Regulations, Burdens of Proof, Evidentiary Challenges”.

The CLE, taking place on October 30th from 1:00pm – 2:00pm EDT, will discuss defending nursing homes in cases involving decubitus ulcers also known as pressure ulcers, pressure wounds, pressure sores, bedsores. The panel will also address the impact of new regulatory changes for wound care that became effective on Oct. 1, 2023. Learn more… Read more »

KBR partner Jonathan D. Rubin recently spoke at the Medical Society of the County of Queens on “Trends and Strategies to Mitigate Medical Liability in New York State”.

The program covered key topics and issues related to healthcare risk management, medical malpractice claims, and recent legislative developments impacting healthcare providers and institutions in NY. The collaborative panel included moderator Ayman Attia Alla, MD – North Shore University Hospital and fellow panelists Salvatore Volpe MD – Staten Island Performing Provider System, and Noah Becker,… Read more »

Congratulations to KBR attorneys Joshua Shayne and Paige M. Waldberg on a recent summary judgment in Los Angeles County Superior Court.

The general liability matter involved an independent contractor working for our client’s subcontractor, who was injured while delivering supplies to a property. The property owner, after being sued by the plaintiff, filed a cross-complaint against our client, seeking indemnification under a written contract. After carefully reviewing the contract’s language and intent of the parties, the… Read more »

Last week, KBR sponsored the 18th annual Employment Practices Liability Insurance ExecuSummit conference at Mohegan Sun Resort & Convention Center.

Robyn Silvermintz, a partner at KBR, co-chaired the event and delivered a presentation on the “Pregnant Workers Fairness Act – Expanded Protections and Expected Fallout.”  Fellow partner, Dianna D. McCarthy presented on “AI and Emerging Tech – Liability and Loss on the Horizon”. This bi-annual conference continues to serve as a key platform for industry… Read more »

KBR associate Diana-Marie Laventure recently participated in a New Jersey State Bar Association’s CLE seminar on “Freedom of Expression in the Workplace.”

The program covered the legal boundaries of workplace communication and expression, including state and federal employment laws, constitutional implications, and the intersection of personal expression with legal guidelines. Diana-Marie was joined by Tracy Sanders – Natural Hair and the Law and Leonard V. Jones – Buchanan Ingersoll & Rooney PC. Watch the CLE on demand… Read more »

KBR partner Jonathan Rubin will be presenting at the ASHRM Annual Conference in San Diego on Monday, October 7, 2024, alongside Mike Midgley from Munich Re Specialty. 

 They will be discussing the “Defense of Negligence Claims Involving Off-Label Use of Drugs and Devices.” The session will focus on clinical decision-making, risk mitigation, the importance of informed consent in off-label drug and device use, and relevant cases and legal developments in this emerging area. To learn more about the conference, click here.

KBR recently sponsored the New York City Bar Association’s 2024 Medical Malpractice Institute.

The event, chaired by KBR partner Alexander Sikoscow, covered the latest trends in medical malpractice and provided valuable insights from leading legal professionals on the shifting landscape of medicine and forward-looking best practices. Several KBR partners including Betsy Baydala, Christopher E. DiGiacinto, Edward Dondes, Mario C. Giannettino, and Christine E. Fernandez Rockwell all spoke on… Read more »

Congratulations to KBR partner Rebecca C. Kilduff on securing Summary Judgment on behalf of our client in NYS Supreme Court Nassau County!

Plaintiff alleged violations of NYS Labor Law Sections 200, 240 (1) and 241(6), as well as general negligence claims arising out of a fall at a construction site. Rebecca argued that plaintiff’s actions were the sole proximate cause of his injuries and, further, that as a subcontractor who did not direct or control the means… Read more »