Posts from 2014

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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Morris James Leads Delaware Today "Top Lawyers" Edition with 25 Recognitions

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. Morris James received more "top lawyer" peer recognitions and had more "top vote-getters" than any other law firm. Top vote-getters are listed in bold below and a number following a name indicates the number of recognitions this year. More ›

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Morris James’ Healthcare Industry Group Offers Webinar on Practice Integration

Join Kimberly Hoffman, Bruce Tigani and James Gallagher as they discuss how practice integration can allow physician practices to operate more efficiently and the basic considerations for implementation, including compliance with STARK, anti-trust and professional practice structure. More › Share

Morris James Receives Top Legal Rankings in Chambers USA 2014

Thirteen Lawyers and Four Practices Recognized as Top-Tier in Delaware

Morris James LLP is pleased to announce that thirteen attorneys in five separate practice areas have been top ranked among the leading Delaware lawyers in the 2014 edition of Chambers USA: America's Leading Lawyers for Business.  Chambers also ranked four of its practice areas as among the top practices in Delaware including Bankruptcy/Restructuring, Chancery, Intellectual Property and Labor & Employment.  Read more.

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Morris James Receives Top Legal Rankings in Chambers USA 2014

Thirteen Lawyers and Four Practices Recognized as Top-Tier in Delaware

Morris James LLP is pleased to announce that thirteen attorneys in five separate practice areas have been top ranked among the leading Delaware lawyers in the 2014 edition of Chambers USA: America's Leading Lawyers for Business.  Chambers also ranked four of its practice areas as among the top practices in Delaware including Bankruptcy/Restructuring, Chancery, Intellectual Property and Labor & Employment.  Read more.

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Delawareans Face Substantial Health Insurance Increases

Health insurance premiums are showing sharp increases across the country, with Delaware leading the way.  An April survey by Morgan Stanley of brokers who sell coverage in the individual and small group market shows the largest acceleration in small and individual group rates over the 12 prior quarterly periods in which the survey was conducted.  The average increases are in excess of 11% in the small group market and 12% in the individual market.  Delaware, unfortunately, had the highest increase of any state, with premiums in the individual insurance market (those sold direct to consumers) increasing by 100%.  In neighboring Pennsylvania, the rate of increase was 28% - still high, but nowhere near what Delawareans face.  Other states with large increases were: New Hampshire 90%; Indiana 54%; California 53%; Connecticut 45%; Michigan 36%; Florida 37%; Georgia 29%; and Kentucky 29%,

Author:  John H. Newcomer, Jr. chairs the Real Estate Practice at Morris James LLP and is a member of its Healthcare Industry Team.

 

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Morris James Southern Heart Ball Exclusive Pre-Party - RSVP Now!

If you would like to attend the Morris James pre-party at the Dover Downs Hotel on the mezzanine level from 5:30 pm to 6:30 pm, please contact Bruce Tigani, Esq. at btigani@morrisjames.com or 302.888.6962 or Beth B. Miller, Esq. at bmiller@morrisjames.com or 302.678.4373.  This private soiree is RSVP only!  We look forward to seeing all of our friends at the party, and meeting new friends as well! More › Share

Kimberly Hoffman to Participate in the 18th Annual Diabetes Update

Kimberly Hoffman, Chair of Morris James' Healthcare Industry Team, will be a panel member at the upcoming 18th Annual Diabetes Update which will be held at the John H. Ammon Medical Education Center (Christiana Hospital campus) on March 8, 2014.  "An estimated 70,000 Delawareans have diabetes.  Almost a quarter of them are under the age of 20," she commented.  "Health care providers and policy makers nation-wide have a lot of legal questions about addressing the disease.  It should be an interesting discussion."

Kim serves on the Executive Committee of the American Diabetes Association's Delmar Community Leadership Board, and Morris James LLP will again be a sponsor of the Father of the Year Awards in June to benefit the ADA.  The firm's team has also won awards for corporate fundraising at the ADA's Step Out Walk.  "With diabetes as the sixth leading cause of death in Delaware, Morris James is proud to support the ADA's effort to save and improve the quality of life for Delawareans." Hoffman explained.

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Morris James to Sponsor the Wilmington & Southern Delaware Heart Balls

Morris James LLP is proud to be a sponsor of the 2014 Wilmington Heart Ball and the Southern Delaware Heart Ball – two Delaware events that celebrate the American Heart Association's work and mission; donors and volunteers; and — most importantly — the lives saved and improved because of everyone's effort.   Beth B. Miller, an attorney in Morris James' Dover office and member of the Executive Leadership Team of the Southern Delaware Heart Ball Committee commented "both the Wilmington and the Southern Delaware Heart Balls promise to be engaging evenings bringing community and health leaders together."

Event Details 

Although the Wilmington Heart Ball is sold out on March 1, 2014, you can still obtain tickets to the Southern Delaware Heart Ball to be held March 22, 2014 or donate by visiting https://donate.heart.org

About the American Heart Association

The American Heart Association is the nation’s oldest, largest voluntary organization devoted to fighting cardiovascular diseases and stroke.  Founded by six cardiologists in 1924, the organization now includes more than 22.5 million volunteers and supporters working tirelessly to eliminate these diseases.  The American Heart Association funds innovative research, fight for stronger public health policies and provide lifesaving tools and information to save and improve lives.  The nationwide organization includes 144 local offices and nearly 2,700 employees.

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