Archive | November, 2009
Woman Killed by Suspected Drunk Driver
We have all seen the stories and heard the messages regarding the dangers of drinking and driving over the years. While almost any effort to curb this dangerous practice is worthwhile, the unfortunate and unavoidable truth is that this work in regards to public awareness has not eliminated the problem of drunk driving in Las [...]
Victims of Mortgage Fraud Could Get a Boost from Government Enforcement
25. November 2009
We have all seen recent reports of how the mortgage and real estate markets are beginning to move upward after what was nothing short of a historic meltdown that occurred over the past year-plus. While home purchases and property values seem to be moving in a positive direction around the country, that pattern has not [...]
First Domino Could Fall in Massive Attorney-Surgeon Scheme
24. November 2009
We are all taught from an early age to trust what our doctors tell us, and for the most part, that’s sound advice. Doctors are charged with caring for us in every way, and most would never suspiciously assume that any of them are working for any other reason than to help people on their [...]
Update: FBI Getting Involved with UMC Information Leak
23. November 2009
We posted last week regarding an emerging story that involves the alleged sale of private and legally protected hospital patient information to attorneys for the purpose of soliciting legal work. While the news caught many by surprise, it also seems to have caught the attention of the FBI. An update was subsequently released that told [...]
UMC Patient Privacy Leak Revealed
20. November 2009
Medical facilities are all under very strict guidelines regarding the protection of the sensitive personal information of their patients. There are innumerable reasons for this protection, and when this privacy is breached, it can lead to countless problems. In this day and age, personal information that includes medical records and social security numbers is almost [...]
Owner of Clinic Responsible for Hepatitis C Exposure Could Face Criminal Charges
19. November 2009
In 2007, all of Nevada was rocked by the revelation that thousands of patients of the Endoscopy Center had been exposed to hepatitis C as a result of improper protocols. Hepatitis C can be deadly for many who contract it, and since that report surfaced several agencies have been aggressively investigating the clinic, its owner, [...]
Long-Delayed Criminal Trial Shows Importance of Civil Court Justice
18. November 2009
When someone is killed in an auto accident that is clearly the fault of the other driver, it can often lead to criminal charges and eventually a criminal prosecution depending on the facts of the situation. If this occurs and the defendant is ultimately convicted, it can be of great aid to the family of [...]
OSHA in Nevada Comes Under Fire
17. November 2009
OSHA, which stands for Occupational Safety and Health Administration, is a federal agency charged with promoting workplace safety. This set of duties includes investigating incidents in which workers are injured or killed and handing out fines and other remedies when employers are found guilty of not properly protecting those who work for them. Unfortunately, several [...]
Nevada Supreme Court Case Could Bring More Liability to Pharmacies
16. November 2009
Nevada has taken several legislative steps to bring the issue of pharmaceutical drug abuse under control. The state has established several different manners in which different pharmacies can communicate in order to minimize the chance that someone will fill a prescription several times to feed an addiction to the medication. This is done primarily to [...]
Number of Recent Motorcycle Accidents Bring Attention to Safety Issues
13. November 2009
Motorcycles are a mode of transportation that their owners swear by for many reasons, including the enjoyment most get from driving them and the fact that the climate in Las Vegas is all but perfect for these types of vehicles. They are also generally an economic choice for several reasons. Unfortunately, two recent serious motorcycle [...]
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- UMC Patient Privacy Leak Revealed
- Hearing Delayed Again in Hit-and-Run DUI Case
- Nevada Supreme Court Case Could Bring More Liability to Pharmacies
- Update: FBI Getting Involved with UMC Information Leak
- Another Potential Legal Problem for UMC
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30. November 2009
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