Articles and Alerts

By John J. Barbera, Esq. and Matthew M. Frank, Esq.Drug overdose deaths are a leading cause of injury death in the United States. The U.S. Department of Health & Human Services estimates that 12.5 million people misused prescription opioids in 2015.

Martin Clearwater & Bell LLP is happy to announce that Gregory A. Cascino, Esq. has joined the Firm’s Appellate Practice Group.

MCB EMPLOYMENT ALERT. Texas Judge Issues Injunction Suspending Overtime Rule:

‍On June 21, 2017, the New York State Legislature passed a law that would significantly extend the time for patients to initiate a medical malpractice lawsuit against healthcare providers in cases involving an alleged failure to diagnose a malignant tumor or cancer

New York City Expands Paid Time Off Protections

With increasing frequency employers are being sued on a class basis, particularly with respect to alleged wage and hour violations.

MCB’s Employment & Labor defendant-client, a physician practice group, was accused by a former employee of race and marital status discrimination.

As previously advised, starting October 31, 2017, employers in New York City are prohibited from asking a job applicant’s salary history during the hiring process.

‍It is quite common for physicians to be asked to render “informal” care and treatment to family and friends.

Early-onset obesity in America has been termed an “epidemic.” The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates that 17 percent of American children are obese. Obesity is defined as a body mass index of greater than or equal to the 95th percentile.