On January 23, 2024, a Staten Island jury delivered a unanimous verdict in favor of KBR’s client, a neurosurgeon, after an intense 2-day deliberation. In this wrongful death case, KBR’s client acted as his own expert, along with a second treating neurosurgeon and pediatric neurologist to counter allegations of medical malpractice and present compelling evidence that… Read more »
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Congratulations to KBR partner Joan M. Gilbride who has been honored as one of the esteemed Top Women Leaders in Law for 2024 by Women We Admire!
Joan’s unwavering dedication to excellence and her valuable contributions to the legal field serve as a source of inspiration for everyone. Cheers to Joan on this well-deserved recognition and for paving the way for future generations of lawyers! Read more about Joan’s accomplishments in the article here.
KBR partner Brian Margolies will be speaking on the panel titled “Systemic Risk and Uninsurable Risks: What Are the Options for Risk Management” at the 38th Annual Environmental & Emerging Claim Manager Association Conference in Savannah, GA, held from April 3 – 5, 2024.
The session will delve into underwriting challenges presented by prevailing environmental risks, while evaluating the available options for managing such risks. Brian is speaking alongside Patrick Kelahan – H2M Architects and Engineers and John Vratsinas – Atlantic Risk Management.
KBR is a proud sponsor of the 38th Annual Environmental & Emerging Claim Manager Association Conference taking place from Wednesday, April 3 – 5, 2024 in Savannah, GA.
We look forward to engaging with industry experts, sharing insights, and exploring collaborative solutions to address emerging environmental challenges! To register or learn more about the conference, click here.
Join Betsy Baydala, partner at KBR, for an engaging webinar hosted by AHRMNY on March 28th from 12:00 – 1:30 PM EDT.
The session, titled “Artificial Intelligence: The Risk is not Artificial,” will delve into the varieties of AI employed within healthcare institutions, examining their roles in risk management and damage prevention. Additionally, it will assess AI’s influence on the insurance industry and its handling of medical malpractice claims. Betsy is speaking alongside Janell Forget – UMass… Read more »
Congratulations to KBR senior litigation counsel Alyssa M. Schiffhauer on obtaining a case dismissal in a medical malpractice action!
Alyssa was successful in obtaining a full dismissal of plaintiff’s suit, sounding in negligence, medical malpractice and violations of the Public Health Law related to a patient’s independent transfer from bed to wheelchair despite having been told to call for assistance and wait for a nurse. Expert testimony supported defendant’s argument that appropriate fall prevention protocols… Read more »
Join KBR partner Mario C. Giannettino at the CSHRM Quarterly Meeting on Tuesday, April 2, 2024.
Mario will be speaking on the topic, “Nurse Staffing Ratios: A Solution or Mandating the Impossible?”, which will discuss the legislative response to one of the most pressing concerns facing healthcare organizations – mainly finding and retaining staff in a time of significant employment upheaval and competition for talent. This seminar will discuss staffing mandates… Read more »
Congratulations to KBR partners Nicole Sheth and Michael Perlis on obtaining a Motion for Summary Adjudication on behalf of our client!
The case revolved around whether virtually any reservation of rights as to coverage created a conflict which entitled the insureds to select their own counsel at the expense of the insurers. The Court agreed that not every conflict of interest means the insured gets their own independent counsel, especially when our client had reserved rights.
Another milestone was reached as KBR partner Jonathan Rubin successfully concluded teaching another Health Law for Managers course at Cornell University’s Jeb E. Brooks School of Public Policy, sharing his expertise in health law, legal risk management, and litigation.
We were proud to support his endeavors in educating future healthcare leaders.
Ruth Corcoran, a partner at KBR, will be moderating a roundtable discussion at the Crittenden Medical Conference taking place in Charleston, SC from April 8-10, 2024 on the topic “Nuclear Verdicts”.
The session will focus on the significance of nuclear verdicts, assess recent trends, and offer practical solutions for claims professionals to proactively address the challenges posed by these high-stakes judgments within their organizations. She will be speaking alongside Jeffrey Gerson – MedPro Group and Rosemarie White – Optum. To learn more about the conference, click… Read more »