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New studies have been released on the brain recently which shed light on how brain scans can be used to detect the types of repeated concussion brain injuries that have been documented in the NFL. New studies from Dr. Gary Small have demonstrated that PET scans can show developing Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy in the brain. […]
Mirena IUD (Intrauterine Device) is a birth control solution that is physically placed into the female uterus to prevent pregnancy. Unfortunately there have been documented side effects which have been linked to serious injuries in Mississippi and all over the country. People who have used Mirena have reported perforation of the uterus, puncturing of the […]
U.S. District Judge Daniel P. Jordan III presided over the sentancing hearing of Dr. Meera Sachdeva, Brittany McCoskey, and Monica Weeks on Friday, December 7, 2012. The hearing was to assign sentences to the three Healthcare workers for their involvement in the criminal side of the Rose Cancer Center case. There have been allegations that […]
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.
Mississippi has very good civil case law for cases involving injuries caused by battery and other intentional torts. In most cases where an injury has occurred and negligence is alleged, the outcome turns on two questions for the jury: whether the defendant was negligent and how much the claimant and other defendants contributed to 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 […]