Mississippi Sports Law Review at the University of Mississippi School of Law THE IMPACT OF CONCUSSION LAWSUITS ON THE FUTURE OF FOOTBALL FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 9, 2012 ROOM 1078, 1:30 PM – 3:30 PM ROBERT C. KHAYAT LAW CENTER LIGHT REFRESHMENTS WILL BE SERVED FOLLOWING FREE & OPEN TO THE PUBLIC 2 HOURS FREE CLE CREDIT […]
BP Business Claims When the BP oil spill occurred on April 20, 2010 it didn’t just affect the fishing industry or the tourism industry, it effected everyone. The entire economy was slowed down by the spill and businesses all over the southeast lost revenue during that time. In 2012, funds were set aside by BP […]
Investigations continue to determine what products produced by New England Compounding Pharmacy could be responsible for the meningitis outbreak that has to date killed seven people and sickened ninety-one. The outbreak has been linked to contaminated steroids which normally are used to treat for back pain and are sold by New England Compounding Center. The […]
A federal judge has rescheduled the sentencing hearings of Dr. Meera Sachdeva, Brittany McCoskey and Monica Weeks until November 16, 2012. The hearing will be before Judge Jordan in the U.S. District Court in Jackson. Dr. Sachdeva plead guilty July 13 to one count of health care fraud and two counts of making false statements.
The Giddens Law Firm has a history of success in nursing home cases. Our firm has recently started investigating Emeritus Senior Living’s Assisted Living and Memory Care Departments at its facilities in Mississippi and other states. Emeritus’ Memory Care Departments care for elderly persons with Alzheimer’s or dementia. Indications of poor care include falls, injuries, […]
Mississippi has very good civil case law for cases involving injuries caused by battery and other intentional torts. For instance, in most cases where an injury has occurred and negligence is alleged the case will come down to a final determination by the jury of if the Defendant was negligent but also how much the […]
We see wreck cases at an alarming rate where one of the drivers was distracted or so fatigued that they could barely keep their eyes open. It is scary enough that the average driver is in control of a 2,000 to 4,000 pound vehicle but it is terrifying to think that an 18-wheeler driver is […]
In the Premier Issue of Attorney at Law Magazine of Mississippi the Giddens Law Firm was honored as law firm of the month. The text of the article written by Lalaena Gonzales-Figueroa is below. From the onset, conversation with attorney John Giddens is an easy exchange that winds at a comfortable pace. An accomplished professional […]
Quick updates: John Giddens was featured on America’s Radio News a few days ago discussing these claims. We have launched a new website dealing with all areas of sports law. Prosportlaw.com If you have a legal need of any sort this site will be a great source of information for you. Claim Updates A Master […]
Giddens Law Firm wants you to know when you go to the Emergency Room in Mississippi, you should arm yourself with the information that is available about stroke. The below information will help make you and/or your family a patient advocate. Some of the issues that we have come across involve ER physicians and nursing […]