Recent News and Industry Developments

March 2, 2023 This Spring, the Florida Supreme Court will again review the intersection between the Patient Safety and Quality Improvement Act of 2005 (“PSQIA”) and Florida’s Amendment 7, the… Read more »

$10 MillionAttorneys for Defendant: Rodney S. Dillman and Julie C. Mayer, Virginia Beach Date: June 2022 Case Summary: Plaintiff suffered from vasovagal syncope, lost consciousness, and struck the back of… Read more »

February 3, 2023 On January 30, 2023, President Biden announced his administration’s intent to end the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency (“PHE”) effective May 11, 2023. This change will impact providers… Read more »

Plaintiff alleged claims of assault, battery, false imprisonment and illegal search during a traffic stop in December 2020.  Coreen Silverman and Jessica Swauger presented evidence that the plaintiff unnecessarily escalated… Read more »

January 10, 2023 On January 5, 2023, the Federal Trade Commission (“FTC”) proposed a sweeping rule that, if enacted as initially drafted, will prohibit employers from entering into or enforcing… Read more »

Rod Dillman, a partner in our Virginia Beach office, was recently recognized by CoVa Biz Magazine as a Top Lawyer in Coastal Virginia for 2023. Coastal Virginia Magazine’s Top Lawyers peer-to-peer survey has… Read more »

Hancock, Daniel & Johnson is pleased to announce the promotion of four new partners, effective January 1, 2023: Melissa P. Reading, Kyle R. René, Jessica A. Swauger, and Benjamin H.… Read more »

November 8, 2022 While 2022 is winding down, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) and the Office of Inspector General (OIG) are gearing up for 2023 compliance monitoring,… Read more »

October 20, 2022 Although many at-home and in-person health care services were paused or discontinued during the COVID-19 pandemic, the demand for IV hydration care at home is officially back.… Read more »

October 17, 2022 On September 23, 2022, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (“CDC”) released revised infection prevention and control recommendations for healthcare personnel during the COVID-19 pandemic. New… Read more »

October 17, 2022 Title III of the Americans with Disabilities Act (“ADA”) prohibits discrimination against those with disabilities in places of public accommodations, including hospitals, ambulatory surgery centers, physician offices,… Read more »