Delaware Healthcare Industry Blog

Morris James Partner Joseph R. Slights, III Nominated to Become Next Vice Chancellor of the Delaware Court of Chancery

Morris James LLP is pleased to announce that partner Joseph R. Slights, III has been nominated by Governor Jack Markell to become a Vice Chancellor of the Delaware Court of Chancery. The judicial nomination was announced on Monday, February 8^th.

“I am honored and grateful to have been nominated by Governor Markell to serve on the nation’s premier court for the resolution of business disputes – the Delaware Court of Chancery,” Slights stated. “If I am fortunate enough to be confirmed by the Senate, I look forward to serving the citizens and the State of Delaware as Vice Chancellor.” More ›

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Medical Malpractice and Healthcare Quarterly - Winter 2015-2016

Winter 2015-2016Morris James LLP Medical Malpractice and Healthcare Quarterly - Winter 2015-2016

The Morris James LLP Healthcare Industry Team is pleased to introduce the inaugural edition of the Morris James LLP Medical Malpractice and Healthcare Quarterly.  The newsletter will highlight relevant issues in the Delaware healthcare field, as well as legal issues that may impact healthcare practitioners in and out of litigation.  It will also highlight recent medical malpractice filings and jury verdicts.  The team is hopeful that this will be a valuable and informative resource for the Delaware healthcare community. 

Read Morris James LLP Medical Malpractice and Healthcare Quarterly - Winter 2015-2016.

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Morris James Elects James A. Landon and Jonathan G. Strauss as Partners

Morris James LLP is pleased to announce that James A. Landon and Jonathan G. Strauss have been elected partners effective January 1, 2016. More ›

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U.S. News - Best Lawyers Ranks Eighteen Morris James Practice Areas among 2016 “Best Law Firms” in Delaware

Eighteen Morris James practice areas were recognized in the 2016 “Best Law Firms” rankings by U.S. News – Best Lawyers®. These rankings complement the twenty-one Morris James attorneys who were selected by their peers for inclusion in the “The Best Lawyers in America” 2016 edition.

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Morris James Receives Christopher W. White 2015 Distinguished Access to Justice Leadership Award

Morris James LLP was presented the Leadership Award at the Delaware State Bar Association’s Christopher W. White 2015 Distinguished Access to Justice Awards Breakfast on October 29^th, 2015. The Leadership Award is given to the firm who has demonstrated outstanding leadership in the field of pro bono service to the impoverished in Delaware, and who fosters a culture which recognizes the value of Access to Justice service.  More ›

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Sixteen Morris James Lawyers Recognized in Delaware Today's "Top Lawyers 2015"

Morris James LLP is pleased to congratulate the lawyers listed below, who were most recommended by their professional peers in a survey of Delaware attorneys conducted by Delaware Today magazine. Sixteen Morris James attorneys were distinguished in their respective practice areas, with seven named as “top vote-getters,” listed below in bold. More ›

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Delaware Takeaways from the 2015 Cerner Health Care Conference

I attended Cerner's global gathering of health care professionals beginning October 12 in Kansas City.  We discussed the future of health care, innovations, and best practices.  Cerner’s own blog recaps major events and themes.  Delaware had a strong contingent in attendance.  Cerner provides health care IT services to Christiana Care and many of Delaware’s other hospitals and physician groups.  The relationship between Delaware’s health care community and Cerner expanded as the movement to create electronic medical records (EMR) has accelerated.  As a result, Cerner now handles over 70% of Delawareans’ EMR.  Delaware connects more electronic patient records with health care providers and labs than any other state through its health information exchange, or HIE, known as the Delaware Health Information Network (the DHIN).  The DHIN’s COO, Randy Farmer, explained the DHIN’s role and vision in a recent News Journal Op Ed.
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Morris James LLP Receives NAMI Delaware’s "Corporate Partner of the Year" Award

The National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) of Delaware has recognized Morris James as its “Corporate Partner of the Year.”  Managing partner, David H. Williams, accepted this award given in recognition for the firm’s service to the community and support for NAMI Delaware’s mission. National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) is a nonprofit group that raises money and awareness for the treatment of people with mental illness.  Over the past 13 years, a dedicated team of Morris James employees has raised money each year in the NAMI Delaware Walk. Margie Touchton, a long-term employee, has led Morris James’ effort which contributes money to fund people in group homes around the state.  More ›

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Best Lawyers® 2016 Recognizes 21 Morris James Attorneys

Twenty-one Morris James attorneys in twenty-six practice areas were selected by their peers for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America 2016 edition. Additionally, three of those attorneys were named “Lawyer of the Year” for their respective practices, including Richard Galperin for Personal Injury Litigation – Defendants, Gretchen S. Knight for Family Law, and Mark D. Olson for Tax Law.  More ›

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Thirteen Morris James Attorneys Recognized in Chambers USA 2015

Morris James LLP is pleased to announce that thirteen attorneys in six separate practice areas have been ranked among the leading Delaware lawyers in the 2015 edition of Chambers USA: America's Leading Lawyers for Business.  The Chancery, Intellectual Property and Labor & Employment practice areas also received recognition from Chambers USA. More ›

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Delaware Super Lawyers® 2015 Recognizes 8 Morris James Attorneys

Delaware Super Lawyers® magazine has recognized four Morris James partners as top legal counsel in Delaware and four "Rising Stars®" attorneys. "Rising Stars®” is a recognition for lawyers who are 40 or under, or who have been practicing for 10 years or less. “Delaware Super Lawyers®” is a listing that reflects the top five percent of the attorneys statewide. More ›

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Courtney Hamilton Receives Joint Certificate in Law and Anatomy from Temple University Beasley School of Law and School of Medicine

Morris James attorney Courtney Hamilton was awarded a Joint Certificate in Law and Anatomy from Temple University Beasley School of Law and School of Medicine on November 19, 2014. The eight-week course was co-taught by Doctors of Medicine and Law and educated the students on medicine and anatomy and the importance of understanding these medical issues as an attorney. Courtney said of the program, “I feel that it has given me a deeper understanding of the practice of medicine and the anatomy of the body, which will enable me to provide a high level of  legal services to the medical professionals I represent. ” Courtney had hands-on experience in the medical lab, through which she gained a unique perspective in human anatomy. The class also discussed specific examples of how the medicine and anatomy covered directly related to issues which commonly arise in legal representation of medical providers.   More › Share

Morris James LLP Welcomes New Attorney Joshua H. Meyeroff

Morris James LLP is pleased to announce Joshua H. Meyeroff has joined the firm’s Wilmington office as an associate in the Professional Liability Litigation Group. His practice will focus on the defense of medical malpractice claims. More ›

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Morris James’ Healthcare Industry Group Offers Recorded Webinar on Practice Integration

In this recorded webinar, Kimberly Hoffman, Bruce Tigani and James Gallagher discuss the benefits of Practice Integration, a platform that enables physician practices to strategically combine and operate more efficiently, while proactively addressing the demands of a healthcare environment with ever-increasing regulatory burdens and shrinking reimbursements.

Watch the free webinar via First Healthcare Compliance here. 

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American Diabetes Association Second Annual Corporate Leadership Summit

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