On the Pulse...Other Notable Achievements

Daniel Sherry (King of Prussia, PA) was inducted into the International Academy of Trial Lawyers (IATL) at the organization's recent international meeting. The IATL's purpose is to cultivate the science of jurisprudence, promote reforms in the law, facilitate the administration of justice and elevate the standards of integrity, honor and courtesy in the legal profession. Membership in the IATL is highly selective and is offered only to lawyers who have demonstrated skill and ability in jury trials, trials before the court and in appellate practice, and to those who have attained the highest level of advocacy.

Bradley Remick (Philadelphia, PA) has authored the book, Pennsylvania Products Liability, published by The Legal Intelligencer. "The practice of products liability law in Pennsylvania has grown increasingly complex over the last few years," said Mr. Remick. "Given the dramatic changes with the federal and state courts' division over the application of the Second and Third Restatements, legal practitioners are operating in previously uncharted territory. In Pennsylvania Products Liability, I examine the legal implications of the courts' conflict for evaluating whether a product contains a defect, using the history of products liability law in Pennsylvania as the backdrop."

Thomson Reuters Legal recently published Electronic Medical Records and Litigation, 2014 Ed., written by Matthew Keris (Scranton, PA). The book is a brand new offering that provides attorneys, physicians, health care claims professionals, risk managers and virtually every member of the health care community with an overview of the emerging legal issues surrounding Electronic Medical Records in medical negligence cases.

Matt Keris was also recently elected president of the Pennsylvania Defense Institute during its annual conference. Additionally, Jason Banonis (Bethlehem, PA) was appointed vice-president-north of the organization.

Marshall Dennehey proudly welcomed representatives from the Philadelphia Bar Foundation on September 10th for a cocktail reception in honor of the organization’s 50th anniversary celebration. Special recognition was given to Marshall Dennehey’s leading benefactors.

Chanel Mosley (Orlando, FL) has been recognized by Florida Trend Magazine as a Florida Legal Elite “Up and Comer” for 2014. This distinction honors the top attorneys in the state of Florida who exemplify a standard of excellence in their profession as recognized by their peers.

Terry Bostic (Tampa, FL) served as faculty member at the DRI’s annual Young Lawyers Seminar Elevating Your Practice in the Mile High City. His presentation, “Trial Skills: Watch and Learn: Closing Arguments,” discussed the effect of a successful closing argument and how closing arguments can ultimately win the client’s case.

A.C. Nash (Ft. Lauderdale, FL) has been recognized by the Daily Business Review with their “Top 40 Lawyers Under 40” award. He was honored at a reception hosted by the DBR on September 17, 2014.

Jon Cross (Philadelphia, PA) recently authored the article “Fair Game? Legal Exposures Alter the Playing Field for Youth Sports” published on PropertyCasualty360.com, the parent website of Claims and National Underwriter Property & Casualty magazines. The article explores the rise in youth sports injury claims and how courts are interpreting and ruling on these cases.

Jeffrey Rapattoni (Cherry Hill, NJ) recorded a podcast for A.M. Best Company on the topic of “The Burden of Medical Provider Fraud on the Insurance Industry.” During the 10-minute Q&A segment, Jeff discusses the ubiquity of medical provider fraud and how carriers can minimize litigation and mitigate losses.

Michael Detweiler (Philadelphia, PA) recently authored the article “Top Legal Considerations for Independent Contractors,” published in Travel Agent magazine and its website, www.travelagentcentral.com. The article considers the tax benefits, risks and liabilities for independent contractors in the travel agency context, in addition to errors and omissions insurance considerations.

Defense Digest, Vol. 20, No. 4, December 2014

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