Is Evidence of a Physician’s Judgment Still Admissible in a Medical Malpractice Trial in Pennsylvania?
For more than four decades, the attorneys at McCormick Law Firm have represented medical professionals, hospitals, and health systems in the defense of medical malpractice claims. Almost by definition, most medical malpractice claims present highly complex medical and legal issues for experts, lawyers, judges, and ultimately, juries, to resolve. Anyone who has worked in health […]
COVID-19 and the New Legal Norm
Keith Wailoo is a professor of History and Public Affairs at Princeton University. He has written widely about health policy. Pandemics have ravaged human society for centuries. According to Professor Wailoo, the COVID-19 pandemic will transform social behavior, reshape the economy and “without question” create a new norm involving remote work and communication. This new […]
Effect of Supreme Court’s Ruling on Vaccine Mandates
By now, many if not all of you, are aware that the United States Supreme Court recently issued a decision regarding vaccine mandates in the workplace. National Federation of Independent Business v. OSHA, 595 U.S.___(2022). The decision centered on the federal government’s authority via OSHA, if any, to impose such a mandate. The court decided […]
What Assets Are Controlled by My Will?
A Last Will and Testament is a key estate planning document to have in place. Two basic important provisions of a Will name the beneficiaries (who you want to receive your assets when you pass away) and your Executor (who you want to administer your estate when you die). However, a common misconception is that […]
Judge Leaves Bench to Join McCormick Law Firm
McCormick Law Firm recently announced the addition of former Lycoming County Judge, Marc F. Lovecchio, to its complement of attorneys. Lovecchio joined the Williamsport-based firm in November 2021 after serving 12 years on the bench. Lovecchio will focus his practice in the areas of medical malpractice, civil litigation, municipal law, and commercial law. He also […]
Most Recent Version of Build Back Better Bill Removes Certain Previously Proposed Tax Provisions
Clients with high-net-worth estates and their attorneys have been carefully monitoring the ever-changing Build Back Better Bill in an attempt to anticipate any estate and trust planning that may be recommended based on the proposed changes. There was some concern amongst clients and their advisors, particularly in the last few months, of potential legislative tax […]
