by Slate Stern | Feb 14, 2023 | Slate's Law Blog
The phrase “informed consent” is often used in medical malpractice cases, but what does it mean? Informed consent is the legal term for a patient providing their agreement to a medical treatment or procedure after being fully informed of all risks, benefits, and...
by Slate Stern | Jan 27, 2023 | Slate's Law Blog
Business disputes between partners and shareholders are not uncommon. While the potential for disagreements is a reality of any business venture, it is essential to be prepared with strategies to prevent disputes and resolve them if they do arise. If you are dealing...
by Slate Stern | Jan 5, 2023 | Slate's Law Blog
What is an adverse event, and when does an adverse event allow a patient to file a medical malpractice claim? According to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), millions of patients in the U.S. experience adverse events every year while seeking care...
by Slate Stern | Jan 2, 2023 | Slate's Law Blog
Business litigation and business disputes in New Mexico can arise out of a wide range of issues, including the unauthorized use of or profit from your business’s trade secrets or intellectual property. Filing an intellectual property claim can seem daunting,...
by Slate Stern | Dec 23, 2022 | Slate's Law Blog
When most of us think about medical errors or medical negligence, we think about healthcare providers who are licensed to practice traditional forms of medicine, such as physicians, surgeons, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, nurses, dentists, and other...