The New Expert Reliability and Export Disclosure Rules: What Does R.S.A. 516:29 Require and Is It Constitutional?

I. Introduction: In July of 2004, R.S.A. 516:29-a and R.S.A.…

Vicarious Liability in Action: Holding a Hospital Liable for Malpractice of its Independent Anesthesiology Group

I. Introduction In the past, we have written about the potential…

Discovery in New Hampshire’s Federal District Court: Play By The Rules Or Else

I. Introduction: In an age where the vast majority of cases…

Holding Hospitals Liable for the Malpractice of Independent Contractor Physicians

I. Introduction: For many years hospitals were able to avoid…

Res Ipsa Loquitur and Medical Malpractice

I. Introduction: The doctrine of res ipsa loquitur1 permits…

HMO Liability Part IV Protecting the Patient and Preserving States Rights

I. Introduction: It has been several years since we last wrote…

The New Amendment To NH Quality Assurance Privileges Ensuring Substantially Broader Acce

I. Introduction: During the 2002 legislative session, the New…

Temporary Employees and the Borrowed Servant Rule: A Case Study

I. Introduction: A temporary employee is injured at work.…

Payback: Health Insurance Liens in Medical Malpractice and Personal Injury Cases After Great-West Life & Annuity v. Knudson

I. Introduction In recent years, health insurance carriers have…