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Coronavirus Delays Court Proceedings Around the World

The wheels of justice are slowing down around the world as court systems based on open, public hearings deal with an outbreak that dictates the opposite. In Connecticut, where the governor has declared a public health emergency, the federal courts …

More New York Courts to Focus on Medical Malpractice

New York courts specializing in the state’s 4,000 medical malpractice cases filed each year have begun expanding following the success of a Bronx judge in settling cases early. The approach, shown to cut court backlogs and save money, has been …

Georgia Court Wrestles with Bizarre Malpractice Case

After a mentally ill Georgia man was charged with stabbing his mother to death amid a psychotic rage, his father took a peculiar step that has so far divided Georgia courts: He filed a medical malpractice lawsuit seeking damages from …

Florida Courts Overhaul Moving Closer to Passage

An overhaul of the Florida court system that has already been approved by the Florida House is one step closer to passing the Florida Senate. The Senate’s version was discussed on Thursday and rolled over to third reading. That means …