Michael J. Sacopulos, Esq. Recently, we read of the release of approximately 15,000 individual’s (read more Fox News) private health information. These individuals happened to be involved in the “adult entertainment” industry. Always one for public health, the adult film industry utilizes the “Adult Industry Medical Health Care Foundation” listing of performers current test results. [...]

Video: Medical Residents A Message to Residents from Jeff Segal, MD, JD, FACS I was a resident not too long ago – although it was longer ago than I want to admit! I remember what it was like. I spent 6 years learning how to operate as a neurosurgeon. One mentor explained – you spend [...]

Michael J. Sacopulos, Esq. Jeremy Pompeneo, a recovering methamphetamine addict, sporadically went to the Verde Valley Guidance Clinic in 2005 and 2006 for counseling and prescriptions for psychiatric medication. Additionally, he went to another facility for inpatient psychiatric care because of  “psychotic episodes induced by amphetamines,” that had been prescribed by the Clinic’s staff. After [...]

I must confess. I’m flattered. First I learn that a professor of Internet law at an Ivy League School referenced the Medical Justice agreements as a final exam question. I am a regular reader – and fan  – of Eric Goldman’s cyber-law blog. Earlier this week, lo and behold, Professor Goldman featured Medical Justice on [...]

We search the web every day for interesting, relevant or unusual stories that would be of interest to physicians or could have an impact on their practices. This headline caught our eye; Guess the Verdict to Support Your Favorite Charity A New York personal injury law firm is running a contest – they give you [...]

Michael J. Sacopulos, Esq. Several years ago, the National Federation of the Blind filed a suit against the retail store, Target.  The issue centered around Target’s website allegedly not being compliant with the Americans with Disabilities Act.   National Federation of the Blind v. Target Corp., 452 F. Supp. 2d 946 (N.D. Cal. 2006) challenged if [...]