Design defects in roadways refer to flaws built into the road’s design—improper slope, missing signage, poor drainage, inadequate intersection layout, etc.—that create a hazardous condition from the start. Negligent roadway design cases differ from negligent roadway maintenance cases (allowing potholes or crumbling asphalt to exist) and are subject to different legal rules. In this post
New CMS Model Targets Inefficient Medicare Spending Through AI and Clinical Oversight
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has launched the WISeR Model (Wasteful and Inappropriate Service Reduction) to modernize and streamline Medicare’s prior authorization process. By partnering with tech companies, CMS will test the use of modern tools, such as artificial intelligence, to reduce unnecessary or low-value services that drive up costs and pose
Illinois Work Comp Pre-Trial FAQ’s
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Why Do New York Auto Accident Victims Lose Their Right to Full Compensation?
The Critical 72-Hour Window After Your New York Auto AccidentIf you’ve been in a car crash in New York, the clock is already ticking on your compensation rights. Those first 72 hours after an accident are shockingly crucial, yet most victims unknowingly sabotage their cases during this critical window. While you’re focused on medical concerns
June Is Dog Bite Awareness Month: Strategies To Protect Mail Carriers
Everyone loves their pets, especially Man’s Best Friend. But loving Fido means knowing Fido, and preventing dog attacks on mail carriers in Massachusetts requires proactive measures from pet owners. In 2023, dogs bit U.S. Postal Service employees 116 times in Massachusetts, with Springfield reporting the highest number of incidents .WBUR
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Oracle, Cleveland Clinic, and G42 Announce Strategic Partnership to Launch AI-Based Global Healthcare Delivery Platform
In attempt to deliver more effective and affordable care, Oracle, Cleveland Clinic, and G42 have announced a strategic partnership that will build a global AI-powered healthcare platform (see news release here).
Per the news release published by Cleveland Clinic, the platform will: (i) deliver an AI-driven healthcare infrastructure rooted in data privacy, clinical quality,
Food safety meeting focuses on influence of technology
Representatives from various food agencies met in Chile recently to discuss the use of technology to improve food safety systems.
The sixth annual meeting of the International Heads of Food Agencies Forum (IHFAF) was held in Santiago earlier this month. The forum was attended by officials from more than 18 countries and international institutions.
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Girl Scout cookies face scrutiny over safety and sustainability concerns
Girl Scout cookies, beloved for varieties like Thin Mints and Samoas, draw millions of buyers annually, but a 2024 study and lawsuit have raised concerns about heavy metals, pesticides, and sustainability, challenging the treat’s wholesome reputation.
A 2024 study conducted by GMOScience and Moms Across America analyzed 25 Girl Scout cookie samples, detecting trace amounts
Artificial Intelligence: The ‘Black Box’ of Product Liability
“With great power comes great responsibility,” and in the rapidly evolving landscape of Artificial Intelligence (“AI”), the intersection of innovation and legal responsibility is becoming increasingly complex. As AI becomes more integrated into products and services across industries, matters regarding liability, regulation, and safety are raising questions about the tension between AI and liability. Courts
Peter A. Feldman Named Acting Chairman of the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
Commissioner Peter A. Feldman has been named Acting Chairman of the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, effective January 22, 2025.