The FDA’s Urgent Recommendations to Healthcare Providers Surrounding The Use of Surgical Staplers
On October 7th, 2021 the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) released a statement providing additional recommendations for health care providers in order to protect their patients and reduce the […]
A Recall on Surgical Staplers Due to Patient Deaths
Surgical staplers are devices used to cut and staple internal tissue throughout a wide variety of surgeries. Unfortunately, between January 1st, 2011 and March 31st, 2018, the U.S. Food and […]
Car Accidents Resulting in Deaths Soaring in New York City and Across Country
Crime in general is rising at an alarming pace across the country, most especially in the larger urban areas. New York City is no exception. In addition to soaring crime […]
A COVID-19 Protocol Update From Judge Difiore
Rheingold Giuffra Ruffo Plotkin & Hellman LLP is pleased to share Judge Janet Difiore’s latest COVID-19 protocol updates. On Monday, February 14th, Judge Difiore released a statement surrounding the latest […]
Prince Andrew Settles US Civil Sex Assault Case
By Thomas P. Giuffra The lawsuit accusing Prince Andrew of sexually assaulting an underage girl was settled during court on Tuesday. Andrew has agreed to pay his accuser, Virginia Giuffre, […]
Congress Approves Bill to Nullify Forced Arbitration in Sex Abuse Cases
Rheingold Giuffra Ruffo Plotkin & Hellman LLP strongly welcomes the news that last Thursday, the Senate passed legislation that will end forced arbitration for workers who are victims of sexual […]
“Cancer Moonshot” Initiative For Cancer Victims
At the firm, we strongly welcome the news that on Wednesday, President Joe Biden relaunched the White House’s “Cancer Moonshot” initiative. This initiative aims to reduce the cancer death rate […]
Columbia University Pays $12.5 Million in COVID-19 Refund Settlement
Columbia University has agreed to pay $12.5 million to settle a lawsuit brought on by students claiming the university failed to refund fees when classes moved online in the spring […]
A Deeper Look Into Arterial Cord Blood Gas Values
What is an umbilical cord blood gas level? Once a baby has been delivered, the medical team draws blood directly from the infant’s umbilical cord artery. This blood is further […]
Bronx Fire Building Cited For Numerous Health and Safety Violations
The building in which a tragic Bronx fire erupted two Sundays ago, has been the subject of numerous health and safety violations as well as orders to fix and repair […]