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Past Presentations
Phillip T. Glyptis Presents Risk Management Seminar
On May 27, 2008, Phillip T. Glyptis presented a risk management seminar in Wheeling, West Virginia, to the Ohio County Medical Society. Mr. Glyptis discussed issues relating to professional liability, recordkeeping, recent decisions by the West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals, and recent updates to the West Virginia Medical Professional Liability Act. The presentation was part of a CME with the Wheeling Area Continuing Medical Education Consortium.
Phillip T. Glyptis Spoke on How to Prepare Your Doctor Client for A Deposition: A Young Lawyer's Perspective at the Resort at Glade Springs, Daniels, West Virginia, May, 2008
Phillip T. Glyptis was selected by the Defense Trial Counsel of West Virginia to speak at its annual conference at The Resort at Glades Springs, Daniels, West Virginia, in May 2008. Mr. Glyptis spoke to the Young Lawyers Division on how to prepare your doctor client for a deposition. Mr. Glyptis, a fifth-year associate in the Wheeling Office, concentrates his practice on civil litigation, including professional liability. Mr. Glyptis regularly represents physicians, nurses, long term care facilities, nursing homes, hospitals and other health care providers in actions brought under West Virginia's Medical Professional Liability Act and Ohio's Medical Malpractice Act.
Jaclyn A. Bryk speaks at the National Business Institute
Jaclyn A. Bryk spoke at the National Business Institute's "Insurance Law Seminar" on February 14, 2008 in Charleston, West Virginia. Ms. Bryk's presentation, "Establishing the Foundation: Reviewing the Insurance Contract," focused on insurance contract interpretation, identifying the insured, identifying the cause of loss, and exclusions.
Mark Robinson Presents Risk Management Seminar
On October 23, 2007, Mark Robinson presented a risk management seminar in Wheeling, West Virginia to the Ohio County Medical Association. Mr. Robinson discussed issues relating to physician recordkeeping, communications, and other matters. The presentation was part of a CME with West Virginia Mutual Insurance Company.
Michael Bonasso speaks at Corporate Counsel Symposium
Michael Bonasso spoke at the Corporate Counsel Symposium, a continuing legal education seminar, on the topic of Taming the Litigation Beast presented by the Federation of Defense and Corporate Counsel in Chicago on September 26-28, 2007. Mr. Bonasso's presentation on "Preparing the Corporate Witness for Deposition" was directed to assisting in-house and outside counsel in identifying and preparing company witnesses to testify in deposition and trial. The Symposium, presented annually by the FDCC, is an interactive and cutting edge conference designed to equip corporate in-house counsel with practical ways to manage pretrial and trial issues, control litigation costs, respond to invasive discovery, handle governmental investigations, adapt to current jury trends, and more.
Timothy L. Mayo Hosted Seminar on West Virginia's Bad Faith Law
On September 25th, Timothy L. Mayo hosted a seminar on West Virginia's bad faith law in Columbus, Ohio for several clients. Specifically, the seminar provided an update on the now non-existent third-party bad faith law, first-party extra contractual litigation and underinsured motorist coverage. Administrative regulations and procedures relating to complaints at the West Virginia Insurance Commissioner's Office were also addressed.
Robert Coffield Speaks at a Continuing Legal Education Seminar
Robert Coffield was a featured speaker at a continuing legal education seminar titled "Health Care Information Privacy and Security Monitoring, Audits and Investigations: How to Avoid an Investigation and What You Should Expect If the State or Federal Officials Call" sponsored by Lorman Education Services on September 24, 2007. Mr. Coffield spoke on HIPAA privacy and security enforcement. Specifically, Mr. Coffield provided a refresher on HIPAA enforcement rules and regulations. Mr. Coffield also discussed OCR privacy investigation statistics, best practices on conducting internal investigations, and responding to OCR/CMS investigation. For more information on this seminar, please click here.
Mark Robinson Serves as Faculty Member for Trial Academy
Mark Robinson was among a number of defense trial lawyers in West Virginia who served as faculty members for the West Virginia Defense Trial Counsel's Trial Academy held September 14 and 15, 2007 in Charleston, WV. The Trial Academy is an intensive two-day lecture and workshop series designed for attorneys who are seeking to hone their trial skills. Mr. Robinson also serves on the Board of Governors of the West Virginia Defense Trial Counsel.
Thomas Flaherty and Eric Silkwood Address the West Virginia Motor Truck Association
On August 6, 2007, Thomas V. Flaherty and Eric L. Silkwood gave a presentation titled "Controlling Liability After an Accident" to the West Virginia Motor Truck Association (www.wvmotortruck.org) at its 75th Annual Convention in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. The Association is a statewide, non-profit, association of trucking companies, private fleet operators, industry suppliers, and other firms and individuals interested in the well-being of motor transportation at the local, state and national level.
Michele Grinberg Addresses the West Virginia Primary Care Association
On August 2, Michele Grinberg of the health law practice group spoke to members of the West Virginia Primary Care Association at their annual meeting at Oglebay Park, Wheeling, WV. Ms. Grinberg's presentation entitled: "Termination Station" addressed employer considerations and preparation when it becomes necessary to terminate an employee. Ms. Grinberg frequently advises her healthcare and nonprofit association clients on employment matters.
Members Speak on Insurance Law for the National Business Institute
Thomas V. Flaherty , Erica M. Baumgras , and Tammy H. Harvey presented at the National Business Institute's Insurance Coverage Litigation continuing legal eduation seminar on June 26, 2007, in Charleston, West Virginia. Mr. Flaherty addressed third-party bad faith litigation and interpreting coverage under the insurance contract, while Ms. Baumgras addressed first-party bad faith litigation. Ms. Harvey addressed common types of insurance coverage disputes. The National Business Institute is currently one of the largest providers of legal and professional education in the nation serving over one million professionals.
Jaclyn A. Bryk Spoke On The Basics Of Insurance Law
In West Virginia.
Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, June, 2007
Associate Jaclyn A. Bryk was selected by the Defense Trial Counsel of West Virginia to speak at its annual conference in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, in June 2007. Ms. Bryk spoke to the Young Lawyers Division on the basics of insurance law in West Virginia. Ms. Bryk, a third-year associate at the firm, is a member of the insurance coverage and general litigation practice groups.
Tom Flaherty and Chris Brumley Spoke on Litigating Intentional Injury Cases at the Energy & Mineral Law Foundation's 28th Annual Institute.
On May 27, 2007, Tom Flaherty and Chris Brumley spoke on litigating intentional injury (or "deliberate intent") cases at the Energy and Mineral Law Foundation's ("EMLF") 28th Annual Institute in Charleston, South Carolina. The presentation was based on an article authored by them and associate Nate Tawney entitled Employers' Immunity Under Workers' Compensation Statutes: Deal or No Deal? The article covers the history and development of intentional injury exceptions to employer immunity under workers' compensation schemes and discusses litigation trends and tips for such cases. The article will appear in the EMLF's Twenty-Eighth Annual Institute journal later this year.
Bob Coffield, Alaina Crislip, and Amy Rothman Spoke at the Revenue Cycle Meeting for the West Virginia Chapter of the Healthcare Financial Management Association.
Sutton, WV, April 9, 2007
Bob Coffield, Alaina Crislip, and Amy Rothman were featured speakers at the Revenue Cycle Meeting for the West Virginia chapter of the Healthcare Financial Management Association on April 9, 2007 in Sutton, West Virginia. Bob Coffield, a health care attorney in the firm's Charleston office, presented "West Virginia's Prompt Payment Act and Other Health Law Developments for West Virginia Hospitals." Bob's presentation provided an overview of the West Virginia Prompt Payment Act and other recent legal developments impacting West Virginia hospitals and health care providers. Alaina Crislip, a health care associate in the firm's Charleston office, presented "Statutory Liens for Health Care Providers: The Applicability and Effectiveness of Providers Asserting Liens on Settlements or Judgments From Third Party Tortfeasors." During her presentation, Alaina discussed health care lien law, its effectiveness in other states, and its applicability to West Virginia. Amy Rothman, an associate in the health care practice group, presented "Anti-Fraud Compliance: How Recent Changes in the Deficit Reduction Act Effect Health Care Providers." Amy's presentation explored the scope of the False Claims Act, the recent changes to the Deficit Reduction Act regarding anti-fraud compliance, and West Virginia's current false claim law.
Bob Coffield Spoke on "The Value of Blogging in Business" at the Charleston Area Alliance CEO Roundtable
Bob Coffield spoke on a panel at the Charleston Area Alliance CEO Roundtable on April 4, 2007. He spoke on The Value of Blogging in Business. For more information visit http://charleston-west-virginia-economic-dev.blogspot.com/2007/03/charleston-area-alliance-announces-ceo.html.
Timothy Mayo and Danielle Waltz presented a Seminar on West Virginia Legal Assisting Fundamentals.
Charleston, WV, March 9, 2007
Timothy Mayo and Danielle Waltz presented a seminar on legal assisting fundamentals on March 9, 2007. This one day program, designed for legal assistants, paralegals and law office support staff, discussed how to operate an efficient law office, how to draft and review legal documents, how to work in the state and federal court system, and how to work ethically with attorneys and clients.
Salem Smith presented "Litigation Following a Bad Outcome" to the American Academy of Pain Medicine.
New Orleans, Louisana
Salem Smith, a partner in the firm's Charleston office, presented "Litigation Following a Bad Outcome" to the American Academy of Pain Medicine at the AAPM's annual meeting held in New Orleans, Louisiana. Mr. Smith's presentation included a mock trial and direct and cross-examination of a medical expert. After the presentation, Mr. Smith also served on a small panel answering questions regarding various malpractice litigation issues.
Bob Coffield spoke at the American Health Lawyers Association's Hospitals and Health Systems Law Institute.
Las Vegas, NV, February 5-7, 2007
Bob Coffield, a health care attorney in the Charleston office of Flaherty, Sensabaugh & Bonasso, PLLC spoke at the American Health Lawyers Association's Hospitals and Health Systems Law Institute in Las Vegas, NV on February 5-7, 2007. The event overlapped with AHLA's Physicians and Physician Organizations Law Institute and is AHLA's national event focused on legal issues for physicians, hospital and health systems. Bob particularly spoke on new health care technology developments and the legal impact on the health care industry. The title and summary of his session was:
Title: Healthcare Blogging and Web 2.0: Understanding the Basics and Explore the Impact on the Healthcare Industry
Bob Coffield Served as a Panel Member at the Healthcare Blogging Summit 2006: The New Rules of Marketing Pre-Conference.
Washington, DC, December 11, 2006
Bob Coffield, a health care attorney in the Charleston office of Flaherty, Sensabaugh & Bonasso, PLLC and author of Health Care Law Blog served as a panel member at the Healthcare Blogging Summit 2006: The New Rules of Marketing Pre-Conference as a part of the Consumer Health World on December 11, 2006, at the Omni Shoreham Hotel in Washington, DC. The conference examined healthcare marketing and communications and the transformation taking place as a result of blogs, collaborative discussion and social media which are emerging as a powerful new force that is challenging conventional wisdom and changing the rules of the game. Bob served on the panel :
"Healthcare Blogging - Facts & Issues (Understanding Size,Influence and Rules of the Healthcare Blogosphere), " which focused on the following questions - How do blogs work? How many are out there? What is the source o bloggers' trust, credibility and influence? Whatoptions does an organization have for responding to the activities of independent bloggers? What about the legal andethical considerations? The moderator of the panel was Dmitriy Kruglyak, Publisher, The Medical Blog Network and founder of The World's Largest Community of Healthcare Bloggers. The other panel members will be Fard Johnmar, MA, Founder, Envision Solutions LLC and Author: "The Emerging Healthcare Blogosphere, What Is It & Why Does It Matter?"; John Mack, MA, MS , MPhil, President, VirSci Corporation, Publisher, Pharma Marketing Network; and Mike Smith, President, Michael Smith Business Development.
Erica M. Baumgras Served on a Legal Panel at the Advanced Insurance Fraud Seminar.
Cincinnati, Ohio, November 13, 2006
Erica M. Baumgras, a member in the firm's Charleston office, served on a legal panel at the Advanced Insurance Fraud Seminar presented by the National Society of Professional Insurance Investigators (NSPII) in Cincinnati, Ohio, on November 13, 2006. NSPII is a non-profit organization comprised of adjusters, accountants, investigators, engineers, attorneys and insurance industry personnel dedicated to the further refinement of investigative ideas, procedures and techniques. Ms. Baumgras, in company with other lawyers from Ohio, Florida, Illinois, Kentucky and Tennessee, addressed recent case law regarding insurance fraud issues. Ms. Baumgras, also a member in the firm's Charleston office, is a member of NSPII. Ms. Baumgras practices in the insurance coverage and general litigation practice groups.
Confidentiality and Privacy of Medical Information in West Virginia.
Charleston, WV, August 3, 2006
This one-day seminar was designed for medical records directors, health information directors, business managers, office managers, directors, nurses, hospital administrators, social workers, release of records professionals, clinic coordinators and attorneys. Click here for a copy of the brochure.
Ethics Panel Discussion.
Charleston, WV, February 28, 2006
Tim Mayo, member in the Charleston office of Flaherty, Sensabaugh & Bonasso, P.L.L.C., was a speaker at the Ethics Panel Discussion conducted at the University of Charleston on February 28th. The panel discussion commented on how ethics have changed in the past 10-15 years, and what this forebodes for the next 10-15 years.
Transitions in Care: Building a Team Approach to Patient Safety.
Charleston, WV, Friday, November 4, 2005
Michele Grinberg presented at the "Transitions in Care" Conference sponsored by the Charleston Area Medical Center, CAMC Health Education and Research Institute, West Virginia Medical Institute and the West Virginia Hospital Association. Click here for a copy of the brochure.
Evidence and the Empty Chair.
Morgantown, WV, September 23 & 24, 2006
Stephen Brooks, senior lawyer in the Morgantown office of Flaherty, Sensabaugh & Bonasso, P.L.L.C., was a speaker at the Evidence seminar conducted at the West Virginia University College of Law on September 23rd and 24th. The seminar was part of the 2005 Mountaineer CLE Series held in conjunction with Mountaineer home football games. His topic was "Evidence and the Empty Chair," and it focused on the strategic and evidentiary challenges faced when a potentially liable person is not a party to the trial. His written presentation and PowerPoint slides are available.
How to Successfully Resolve Auto Injury Cases in West Virginia.
Charleston, WV, August 30, 2005
Timothy L. Mayo and Nathaniel Tawney presented the "How to Successfully Resolve Auto Injury Cases in West Virginia" seminar sponsored by National Business Institute, August 30, 2005 at The Summit in Charleston West Virginia. Click here for a copy of the brochure.
Patient Safety: Let's Put the Pieces Together.
Charleston, WV, October 29, 2004
Donald R. Sensabaugh presented and Michele Grinberg moderated a panel at this one day invitational conference with major stakeholders involved in the issues of patient safety. Click here for a copy of the brochure
Confidentiality And Privacy Of Medical Information In West Virginia.
Charleston, WV, August 31, 2004
Robert L. Coffield and Edward C. Martin presented at a one-day seminar that is designed for medical records directors, business and office managers, hospital administrators, nurses, health information directors, clinic coordinators and mental health professionals. Click here for a copy of the brochure
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Mock Privacy Trial. A mock privacy trial was held at the annual meeting of the West Virginia Society for Respiratory Care sponsored by the West Virginia Hospital Association's Healthcare Education Foundation. Click here for a copy of the brochure |
Advanced Personal Injury Practice in West Virginia.
Charleston, WV, January 15, 2004 Click here for a copy of the brochure
Discovery in West Virginia - Bad Faith Litigation.
Charleston, WV, December 11, 2003
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"HIPAA's Impact on West Virginia Providers: Privacy, Security and the Preemption of WV Law".
December 11, 2003
Robert L. Coffield, extremely well-informed on HIPAA-related matters, presended for a Lorman Seminar December 11, 2003. The seminar was titled: "HIPAA's Impact on West Virginia Providers: Privacy, Security and the Preemption of WV Law." Click here for a copy of the brochure