By Stephen Gomez

Back in 2009, a coalition of researchers, genetic counselors, cancer survivors, breast cancer support groups, and scientific associations filed suit against Myriad Genetics, a Utah biotechnology company, challenging the company’s patent of genes BRCA1 and BRCA2.  Myriad discovered and isolated the two genes, BRCA 1 and BRCA 2, which are highly associated with hereditary breast and ovarian cancer. Myriad patented its discovery, allowing the company a monopoly over the use, research, diagnostics and treatment of the genes. Myriad was also the only company that could perform tests for potential abnormalities.  In April 2013, the Supreme Court began the trial on whether researchers and scientists are able to claim human DNA as their intellectual property.  Specially, the issue focused on whether “products of nature” can be treated the same as “human-made” inventions in order for the individuals and companies who have isolated the specific genes to have the exclusive intellectual property rights to these genes.

The Supreme Court found that Myriad did not create or invent anything for purposes of patent law. “Myriad did not create or alter any of the genetic information encoded in the BRCA1 and BRCA2 genes,” Justice Clarence Thomas said in writing for the Court.  “[Myriad] found an important and useful gene, but separating that gene from its surrounding genetic material is not an act of invention,” Justice Thomas further clarified.  In the ruling, the Supreme Court also supported the Obama administration position that although DNA is not patentable by itself, Complementary DNA, or “cDNA” can be.  Complementary DNA is artificially synthesized from the genetic template and engineered to produce gene clones.  Justice Thomas claimed, “cDNA does not present the same obstacles to patentability as naturally occurring, isolated DNA segments.”

This compromised ruling does not come as a shock to the public since the Justices have previously expressed their hesitancy to allow for patents on human genes and the profound impact it would have on pharmaceuticals and genetically modified crops.  However, one surprise in the ruling was that all but one Justice signed off on the ruling.  Instead, Justice Anton Scalia wrote a separate opinion agreeing with all parts of the opinion except Part I-A, the paragraph that describes what genes are, what they do and how they’re created.  Scalia wrote, “I am unable to affirm those details on my own knowledge or even my own belief.”

Regardless of Scalia’s understanding or belief of genes, this ruling has already had a major impact on the medical community.  Immediately after the ruling, at least three companies and two university labs said that they would now begin offering genetic testing in the field of breast cancer.  Along with companies having the ability to offer genetic testing, the costs of these tests are also expected to fall for patients.  Dr. Harry Ostrer, a professor at Albert Einstein College of Medicine and director of genetic and genomic testing at Montefiore Medical Center in New York said, “I’m thrilled.  We can offer BRCA 1 and 2 testing to low-income women without concerns about how it will be paid for.”  Furthermore, scientists will be able to research the BRCA genes without fear of being sued.

Even Myriad found solace in the ruling. Peter D. Meldrum, president and chief executive officer of Myriad, said the company believed the court “appropriately upheld our claims on cDNA.”  He also stated that the ruling “underscored the patent eligibility of our method claims, ensuring strong intellectual property protection for our BRACAnalysis test moving forward.”

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Recognizing Forms of Medical Malpractice

Medical malpractice doesn’t simply mean that a doctor made a mistake. According to www.virginia-personalinjurylawyer.com, it is “in general, any instance where a health care provider – such as a hospital, physician’s office, doctor or nursing home – fails to meet the accepted standards of medical care.” For something to constitute malpractice, the doctor must have gone against the commonly accepted practices of their profession and actually caused harm through their mistake. They must have caused harm by doing, or not doing (negligence), something that other medical personnel would’ve done. Luckily, there are ways to recognize when this may be occurring.

Misdiagnosis

Misdiagnosis is one of the most common forms of medical malpractice. This occurs when a doctor diagnoses a person with something other than what they’re actually suffering. A common way of spotting this error is if treatment isn’t improving a condition. Additionally, if the diagnosis doesn’t match up to the symptoms, there’s a good chance that an error has occurred.

Surgical Errors

There are a number of different surgical errors that a person could experience. It’s important to follow all of a doctor’s instructions after surgery, but if pain or numbness continuously plagues a certain part of the body after surgery, it’s a good idea to go back in for an additional checkup. Damage to nerves and arteries sometimes occurs, and negligent surgeons have even left foreign items inside their patients before.

Anesthesia Errors

Anesthesia errors can be quite serious in some people. The negligence of some medical professionals can actually lead to the administering of anesthesia that a person is allergic to or that interacts with other medications that the patient is currently taking. Unfortunately, these errors are usually only recognized when a serious problem occurs while in surgery.

Avoiding Injuries due to Malpractice

Recognizing potential malpractice is vital, but avoiding it altogether is a far better option. After malpractice has occurred, a person is often able to collect compensation for their injury with the help of a personal injury attorney. These legal professionals can figure out exactly what a physician did wrong and often prove that other professionals wouldn’t have made the same mistake. While this compensation is helpful, it’s far better to never even be in a position to need it.

One of the most overlooked ways of avoiding medical malpractice is to seek a second opinion. This is an especially good option if something just doesn’t feel right after being diagnosed (ie. no improvement). Additionally, having solid health insurance helps as well. Doctors are sometimes apt to skip vital tests if they believe that they’re unnecessary and their patient doesn’t have good insurance. Finally, it never hurts to get informed by doing Internet research on a diagnosed condition and occurring symptoms.

Medical malpractice is a serious problem in our country, and sadly, most of it goes undetected or unreported. Since this awful occurrence can happen to absolutely anyone, it’s important to know how to recognize and react to these instances. It’s okay to trust our medical professionals with our health, but it never hurts to be a bit more vigilant as well. Remember, if it doesn’t seem right, there’s no shame in asking questions and seeking further information.

According to a study conducted by the Institute of Medicine, around 100,000 Americans die every year as a direct result of malpractice. As a former healthcare professional, Molly Pearce writes to raise awareness of the matter and suggest protective measures one can set up, including hiring an attorney. Protecting their malpractice clients, Price Benowitz LLC, found atwww.virginia-personalinjurylawyer.com, is a group of personal injury lawyers with 10+ years of experience and a proven track record of successful medical malpractice settlements and verdicts near or at the legal maximum.

(TIME) Imagine getting into a minor fender bender on the way to work. After checking your license and registration, the police officer on the scene starts rifling through your phone, checking your most recent text messages and your call log, all to make sure being distracted your phone wasn’t the cause of the crash.

An abuse of police power? Not in New Jersey. A new law proposed by State Sen. James Holzapfel (R-Brick) would empower cops to seize drivers’ phones so long as “reasonable grounds” existed to suggest a driver may have been distracted.

Distracted driving is quickly becoming an epidemic on the road – even hands-free texting has been found to be as dangerous as drunk driving – but for police, proving a fender bender was caused by an errant text message can be difficult. Of course, that fact is by legal design: There are serious questions as to whether this new law would pass constitutional muster. (Keep Reading)

Workers Compensation Benefits

Workers compensation benefits that employees may receive after they are injured on the job include compensation for:

Medical Treatment

Temporary Disability (two years)

Permanent Disability

Supplemental Job Displacement

Medical Care

Medical treatment is a key component for injured workers. Unfortunately, employers and workers’ compensation insurance firms may attempt to minimize their damages. The way that this is done is by pressuring people to return to work before they are ready. Not only is this behavior totally improper, but it puts workers at further risk for compounded injury. Because workers are sometimes unaware of their rights, they may feel that if they do not give in to the pressure to return to work they may lose their jobs. Under labor laws, no employer has the right to terminate a worker for making a claim or taking the time to recover properly. Many states such as North Carolina also have policies, such as Second Injury Fund, regarding compound workers’ comp issues. In this scenario, it would be wise to contact a NC workers compensation lawyer. You should always be aware of state laws that exist to help you.

Length of Treatment

When a worker is injured on the job, he or she is entitled to all of their necessary medical treatment to be paid without any liability to the worker. Medical care can include:

Doctor Consultations

Office visits

Medicine

Hospitalization

Surgery

Physical therapy

Lab work

Diagnostic testing

Nursing care

Psychiatric treatment

Mileage for travel to doctors and therapists

Often, it is very hard, if not impossible, for doctors to determine the extent of some injuries. Therefore, every worker who is injured on the job should obtain more than one opinion and seek the advice of specialists to ensure that their care is sufficient.

Legal Advice

The above is just one of the reasons that it is so important to obtain legal counseling concerning making a workers’ compensation claim. Ideally, before the claim is filed, a lawyer can ensure that it specifies the situation completely and is filed on time. It is important to keep in mind that an employer and their workers compensation insurance firm’s first priority is to pay out as little as possible. While they may seem to be concerned for a worker’s welfare, their bottom line is to keep their business running at minimal cost. These insurance claims can cost increased premiums for companies, and insurance companies are never pleased to pay out claims. Therefore, no worker should sign off on a settlement of any kind without having a qualified lawyer review it first.

Statutes of Limitation

Any time an employee is injured while at work, he or she should report it immediately. By law, the employer is required to provide a claim form within 24 hours. Workers should also be aware that there are various statutes of limitations that apply for filing workers’ compensation claims. The time limits to file workers’ compensation applications can range from the date of injury to as much as five years from the injury date.

Workers’ compensation time limitations and the entire process can be quite complex. This is why it is best to obtain legal advice to ensure that the claim is filed properly, on time and that all of the employee’s rights are fully represented. In this way, workers can be assured that they will receive a complete program of medical treatment for the duration of their injury and funds to cover loss of work.

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Savannah Bobo is a freelance writer who has experienced working with injury risks, in grounds upkeep and restaurant service jobs. High-risk jobs like construction and factory work aren’t the only ones that come with workers’ comp rights—any job with a safety risk carries a potential workers’ comp case. The NC workers compensation lawyer, Herbert Auger is dedicated to making sure that, as a worker injured on the job, his clients have their bills paid and are duly compensated if unable to work.

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(The Guardian) The individual responsible for one of the most significant leaks in US political history is Edward Snowden, a 29-year-old former technical assistant for the CIA and current employee of the defence contractor Booz Allen Hamilton. Snowden has been working at the National Security Agency for the last four years as an employee of various outside contractors, including Booz Allen and Dell.

The Guardian, after several days of interviews, is revealing his identity at his request. From the moment he decided to disclose numerous top-secret documents to the public, he was determined not to opt for the protection of anonymity. “I have no intention of hiding who I am because I know I have done nothing wrong,” he said.

Snowden will go down in history as one of America’s most consequential whistleblowers, alongside Daniel Ellsberg and Bradley Manning. He is responsible for handing over material from one of the world’s most secretive organisations – the NSA.

In a note accompanying the first set of documents he provided, he wrote: “I understand that I will be made to suffer for my actions,” but “I will be satisfied if the federation of secret law, unequal pardon and irresistible executive powers that rule the world that I love are revealed even for an instant.”

Despite his determination to be publicly unveiled, he repeatedly insisted that he wants to avoid the media spotlight. “I don’t want public attention because I don’t want the story to be about me. I want it to be about what the US government is doing.” (Keep Reading)

Summer Driving Safety

As the summer travel season approaches, more and more people will be taking advantage of long weekends and week long trips. Unfortunately, the vacation season can be one of the deadliest times of the year to be on the road for popular beach and mountainous destinations. From the start of Memorial Day to the culmination of the season on Labor Day, law enforcement officials in both California and Florida cite that the number of deaths attributed to alcohol use, sleep deprivation, and distracted driving are significant.

Consequences

States have cracked down tremendously on the laws involving texting while driving, drinking while intoxicated, and sleep related accidents. If you find yourself the cause of an accident, you can face serious repercussions that could include large fines, loss of a driver’s license, vehicle impoundment, and jail time. The consequences for a lapse in judgement can go even further and have lasting effects for your family, employment, and future financial well-being. Know your vacation destination’s local and latest driving laws. Orlando, San Diego, Long Beach, and Miami auto accident lawyers alike all have websites containing helpful legal information.

Road Safety Tips

There are a number of things you can do to ensure a fun and safe vacation.

Before getting on the open road, you need to make sure that you have your driving directions at the ready. This will prevent distracted driving and phone usage when you’ve gotten lost. If you need to check your phone for texts or emails, pull over to a safe location.

If you plan on driving for long stretches of time, you need to get a good night’s sleep. Endless miles of road can be hypnotizing, and you don’t want to be lulled to sleep when behind the wheel. If you feel that you can no longer keep your eyes open, pull over to a safe location and take a nap. You’ll be amazed at how a short catnap can keep you refreshed.

Vacations are fun and good food and drinks are typically part of the celebration. Before heading out for a day of relaxation in the sun or an evening with friends, you want to decide how you’ll get home after drinking. Enlisting the help of a designated driver or taxi can keep you and your loved ones safe and out of trouble. If a friend has imbibed a few too many alcoholic beverages, don’t be afraid to take away their keys. Being a good friend means making sure that they are safe, and they won’t harm others on the road.

Today’s texting and drinking and driving laws are tough no matter what season you may operate your vehicle. Police presence is typically heightened during holidays and vacation season, but law enforcement officials are making it a point to be out in full-force continuously ensuring drivers get to their destination safely.

Savannah Bobo is a freelance writer who has over a decade of experience driving through tourist attractions like Orlando and Panama City during the height of vacation season. Remember that local police never tolerate irresponsible driving in their cities, even if you are relaxing on your vacation. Miami auto accident lawyers at Steinger, Iscoe & Greene have a wealth of experience in auto accident cases and can council you on local legislation if you are injured in an incident.

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By Preston Clark

Before he went to Hollywood, Michael Roark went to law school.

In our ongoing series about lawyers finding success outside of the legal profession, I caught up with Michael Roark, the University of Florida Levin College of Law grad, who is making a name for himself in Hollywood. Roark may be best known for his feature film performance as “Donovan Peck” in Warner Bros Dolphin Tale (2011) and for his role as “Ryan” in Steven Soderbergh’s Magic Mike (2012).

We all know it’s hard these days for young attorneys to find work in the legal profession, but breaking into Hollywood is certainly no easier. So I asked Michael about his legal education, his acting career, and how they both came to be.

Why did you go to law school and not straight to Hollywood?

I always wanted to get a graduate education and as college rolled on law school started calling. I was intrigued by a career as a trial attorney; it’s not as if I was just going to school to go to school, especially since it was all on my dime. I considered dropping everything and heading to L.A but my gut was telling me to stay the course and it proved to be a good decision.

I knew if I was going to go to law school it was not going to happen later in life, it was going to happen then in my early 20’s or not at all. Plus, I still had some growing up to do. Had I pursued an acting career earlier in life I’m not sure I would have taken it as seriously as I do now. It’s not that I was irresponsible; there were just many more rocks that still needed turning over.  In the end, I did pack up the car and head for the west coast, the decision just came 5 years later… after I packed up the car and headed for the Florida coast to pursue law.

While many young law grads are pursuing careers outside the legal profession, most aren’t breaking into Hollywood, How did that happen?

“Had I pursued an acting career earlier in life I’m not sure I would have taken it as seriously as I do now.” -Michael Roark, Esq.

The seed was planted in college when I began doing theater. During my law school years I continued to perform in some theater as my schedule permitted but that wasn’t very often. Typically I was either in class, studying or bartending on the beach to pay the bills. I did discover Trial Team early on in law school, (I did my first year at Barry Law in Orlando before transferring to UF, Barry allows 1L’s to compete in trial team unlike most law schools) and that fed the appetite quite a bit.

I was sworn into the Bar in ’09, just as my classmates and I were staring down the barrel of the financial crisis. I think the statistic was something like 1 out of 4 law school graduates landed legal positions, it was a tough time. So it was back to the beach and bartending for me to pay the bills. I took the opportunity to get back into acting class and I started auditioning for film for the first time. After a couple months I booked a guest star gig on “The Glades” pilot episode and haven’t looked back since. When the attorney positions did come I juggled the legal career with my acting career and that usually had me going on 4-5 hours of sleep a night, I knew I couldn’t sustain it so I eventually prioritized my acting career over my legal career.

Would you consider yourself an actor with a law degree or a lawyer who enjoys acting?

Very lawyerly of you to try and fit me into a neat little box. Acting is not a hobby for me, it is my profession and I am very fortunate to make a living doing what I love. That being said, I don’t think it necessarily means I am no longer an attorney… an attorney takes their legal training wherever the wind takes them regardless of industry. I still do part-time legal work but even as I phase that out I will definitely be wearing my attorney hat as I enter film producing. Films are not cheap to make so it will be good to save on attorney bills.  So to answer your question, I consider myself both an actor and attorney.

Do you believe your legal education has helped propel your acting career?

Absolutely. As law students we are trained to think analytically, I utilize this training every time I dig into a role and flesh out a character. We also “learn how to learn” which is very important for an actor. Acting training and direction aside, actors must be great learners because no one can teach you to act in the same way they can teach you “2+2”. It is something you must learn yourself, often through trial and error but always through self-facilitation.

Maybe most importantly, my legal education taught me the importance of preparation and what it means to be fully prepared.  Preparation is critical in this business. Once the curtain comes up or the red light comes on it’s you and whatever world you have created. The preparation is the work; the performance is just letting it rip.

Employment rates for lawyers is at an all time high. What advice do you have for attorneys seeking work outside the legal profession?

That’s a tough one because everyone has their own situation. To me, it’s really about having the courage to take the jump and even if you don’t jump, just dip your toes in and see where it takes you. Attend a seminar, read a book, meet professionals in the field for lunch or a drink…by just putting it out there in the universe opportunities will come…make sure you recognize an opportunity when it presents itself. Other than that, I don’t think it is much different than how anyone would approach their traditional field. Build your network, protect your reputation, be on time and be a man/woman of your word.

Do you plan on returning to law at some point?

I have never completely left the law. I obviously do not have the time for a full-time legal position but since I moved to L.A. I have been working on a part time basis in Entertainment law as a legal consultant for Film/TV Distributor RLJ Entertainment (formerly Image Entertainment). It has been a unique opportunity to work on the non-creative side of the industry and witness first-hand the X’s and O’s of putting together and selling a project. As I mentioned I am phasing out this work due to time constraints but I can now pursue producing (acting + producing has long been a goal of mine) with some knowledge, experience and plenty of contacts in my pocket. As for pursuing a career as a trial attorney, never say never.

Check out our interview with lawyer, turned basketball analyst, Jay Bilas. 

Should we expect to see you playing a lawyer on the big screen any time soon?

I have already played an attorney on TV (Magic City on Starz) but would love the opportunity to play an attorney in a feature. The legal field touches virtually every aspect of society and attorneys are some of the best and brightest minds in society…it really is a fascinating field. The adversarial nature of the law makes for great drama and comedy and if the right role came along I’d be a fool to not jump on it.

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Michael Roark was born and raised in Schaumburg, Illinois. He attended Illinois State University where he majored in Business Finance and also studied Theater. Following undergraduate he relocated to Florida and in ‘09 earned his J.D from The University of Florida Levin College of Law and was sworn into the Florida Bar. He has worked in criminal law with the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Middle District of Florida as well as property law, personal injury and, most recently, Entertainment law. He currently serves on the Board of Directors for Not-for-Profit EPHAS (Every Person has a Story – EPHAS).

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By Kenney Myers

I decided to explore the dark side of the name Ken as a part of my ongoing series of lists of Kens.  Like many other common names, we have had our share of infamous criminals (some white collar, some worse), here are ten that come to mind quickly for me:

Ken B. Beverly – Ken Beverly was the CEO of Archbold Medical Center. Some CEOs are known for turning things around for their company, but not quite like this. Beverly was convicted of six felony counts of Medicaid Fraud. This included a conspiracy to falsify records, witness tampering and misleading statements. He was sentenced to 24 months in prison and was fined $50,000.

Kenneth McGriff – In 1985, McGriff was convicted of narcotics possession. In later years, he was convicted of drug trafficking, racketeering and murder. McGriff was also known as “The Supreme” and his drug ring was known as “The Supreme Team.” He was often in and out of prison, and is now serving a life sentence at the ADX Florence prison in Florence, Colorado.

Kenneth Bianchi – This serial killer, along with his cousin, raped and murdered 15 women between October 1977 and January 1978. He became known as “The Hillside Strangler” because he usually left the bodies of his victims on the hillsides of Glendale Highland Park. He is currently serving out his term of a life of imprisonment.

Kenneth Lay – This white-collar criminal is known for his hand in the Enron fiasco. Lay was convicted and found guilty of six counts of conspiracy and fraud. As a result of his actions, 20,000 Enron employees lost their jobs. He died on July 5, 2006, just a few months before his sentencing was scheduled to take place.

Kenneth Allen McDuff – This man, known as “The Poster Boy of Capital Punishment,” was sentenced to death, released from death row and then resentenced to death and finally executed. From early on, he was a bully to say the least. Teachers were unable to discipline him and his peers feared him. He was arrested multiple times and let off on parole more than once. The last time he was arrested, the Texas prison system made a major overhaul of their policies to ensure that criminals like McDuff could not be released on parole.

Ken McElroy – “The Town Bully,” as Ken McElroy was known, committed several crimes throughout his life, including child molestation, rape, arson, burglary and more. At least one of his children seemed to be following in his footsteps. His son tried stealing candy from a local grocery store. The child was caught by the owner and an argument broke out. McElroy eventually shot the owner after stalking him and his family for a time after the incident. He did not end up killing the owner of the store, but was arrested and then let go on bail. The residents of the town were afraid for their safety, and one night, the town took a stand. Several citizens went to the local tavern where McElroy was and an unknown gunman shot him to death.

Kenneth I. Starr – Starr was convicted of what’s called a “Ponzi scheme.” He had a total of 23 counts of fraud and money laundering, among others. He was sentenced in 2011 and is set to be released in 2016.

Kenneth Wayne Beck – In January of 2013, Kenneth Beck admitted to killing his girlfriend Stacie Hough. Beck has since been sentenced to life in prison without parole. He said he never intended to kill his girlfriend; it happened while they were having an argument in their trailer. He strangled her with a hair dryer cord.

Kenneth Roberts – While this is a fictional criminal, he’s still an interesting character. Kenneth Roberts was a bomber on the show “Criminal Minds.” It’s thought that this character was based on the Unabomber. His bombs killed few in the episode. At the end, he was arrested.

Ken Sigala – In 2011, Ken Sigala and Barbie Alvarado ­– yes, Ken and Barbie ­– were accused of stealing iPads via Craigslist. They would respond to an ad showing interest in the iPad, meet to look at it and then drive off with the unpurchased iPad in hand. Several of the devices were reported stolen before Alvarado allegedly tried pawning one off, resulting in their arrest.

I’m sure most of us Kens would like any of these guys that are still alive to change their name, but alas we are stuck with most of them in our fraternity (I think of this every time I pass the Ken Lay YMCA close to my house that has since been renamed).  If you can think of any criminals that should have made the list, don’t hesitate to leave a comment below.

Republished with author’s permission. Original article. 

Work-related deaths and accidents have declined in recent years. However, because of the law reforms, this trend may be set to reverse. Employers will now be able to argue that accidents weren’t their fault and they will be able to avoid liability under regulations and laws which were put in place to protect their employees from danger.

The new laws have come into force as a result of the government trying to eradicate the ‘compensation culture’ which it believes to exist within Britain. During a debate on the issue, Jo Swinson, Business Minister, set out that ‘the government does not believe that it is justifiable to hold employers liable for incidents outside of their control that they could not have reasonably prevented’.

I would argue, in agreement with Mr MacDonald, that making workers responsible for proving negligence is wholly unfair and might also prove difficult. Overall, it must be remembered that health and safety laws and regulations were put in place in order to ensure that workers are safe whilst working.

If you have been injured in an accident at work then you may be able to claim compensation. Personal injury specialists at Bolt Burdon Kemp have twenty five years of experience making successful claims and can work on a no win no fee basis. Bolt Burdon Kemp has expertise in making successful claims in a wealth of different cases involving accidents at work. Their experts have worked on cases involving workers being hit by something which has fallen on them, workers slipping on an object on the ground and cases of workers’ limbs being caught in machinery. In many cases employers have failed to provide their employees with adequate protection and safeguards and, as a result, workers have been seriously injured. Bolt Burdon Kemp will pro-actively and compassionately progress claims and take into account all of their clients’ needs and concerns.