Industry & Litigation Updates
$38 Million Wrongful-Conviction Verdict Against New Haven: What the Morant Case Reveals About Police-Practices Evidence
Twenty-one years is a life. It is birthdays missed, parents aging, children growing up, jobs never taken, and ordinary mornings that never belonged to Stefon Morant. That is what sits behind the federal jury’s $38 million verdict against the City of New Haven and two former detectives. The number is enormous, but the harder question…
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Missed Signals, System Failures, and the Expanding Scope of Liability: Lessons from a $49 Million Connecticut Cervical Cancer Verdict
A recent $49 million jury award out of Connecticut against Westchester Medical Group PC reflects a noticeable shift in how medical malpractice claims are being framed and decided. Rather than focusing on a single misstep by a provider, the case—brought by Jennifer Anderson and her husband—centered on a pattern of missed opportunities within a preventive…
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Cost‑Containment: Managing Expert Fees in Complex Litigation
Introduction In complex litigation, expert witnesses bring indispensable insight that can shape case outcomes. However, the specialized knowledge of a medical expert witness or other professional often comes with significant costs that can strain litigation budgets. Understanding how to anticipate, manage, and control these expenses is a strategic necessity for law firms and in‑house legal…
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Medical Experts in 2026: Navigating AI‑Generated Records
Introduction As we approach 2026, medical expert witnesses face a rapidly evolving landscape in which artificial intelligence (AI) plays an increasingly significant role in generating, analyzing, and interpreting medical documentation. AI‑assisted tools are transforming how clinicians create and populate electronic health records (EHRs), but this innovation also presents new challenges for legal professionals and clinical…
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Medical Malpractice in 2026: Key Legal Factors Malpractice Attorneys Must Prioritize
As we approach 2026, the medical malpractice legal landscape continues to evolve in ways that will materially affect how attorneys evaluate, prepare, and litigate claims. From shifts in legal standards to legislative and tort reform pressures in state legislatures, medical malpractice practitioners must remain vigilant in tracking and adapting to emerging developments. This article highlights…
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