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Attorney James E. Farmer Will Present at "Doctor and Medical Expert Depositions: Key Techniques," a National Business Institute Seminar
Attorney James E. Farmer will speak at a seminar presented by the National Business Institute (NBI) on Wednesday, November 13th.
The seminar, entitled "Doctor and Medical Expert Depositions: Key Techniques," is labeled as a presentation on "Effective, Real-World Strategies and Questions for Doctor Depositions." It is a Continuing Legal Education (CLE) course for attorneys to learn more about doctor depositions. Attendees can expect to learn skills such as crafting questions and strategies, maintaining control, and preparing expert witnesses. Topics featured in Attorney Farmer’s presentation include "Translating Medical and Legal English Into Plain English," "What to do When a Witness is Being Evasive or Defiant," and "Effective Use of Evidence/Documents in Examination."
The National Business Institute is an organization that provides CLE courses for attorneys and other legal professionals around the country. They offer in-person presentations, but interested lawyers can choose to attend a seminar remotely or review the content later by purchasing a recording of an event.
How to Prevent Drunk Driving During the Holiday Season
The holiday season is almost upon us and, like most, you are likely planning to celebrate it by either hosting your own parties or attending a few. Holiday parties are a lot of fun and are often a time to reconnect with friends or family members you might not have seen much throughout the year. However, before you start reminiscing over a few cocktails, take a moment to review some of our tips on how you can help prevent drunk driving this holiday season.
Plan Ahead, Raise a Glass
Drinking and celebrations often go hand in hand, but if you plan on enjoying a glass of champagne or another festive drink, you should also plan on getting home safely. If you are hosting a party, be responsible and ensure none of your friends or family get behind the wheel of a vehicle after having a couple of drinks.
Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year’s Eve are among some of the most dangerous holidays to hit the road, so it is important for us all to do what we can to ensure we are not contributing to those dangers.
Murder Charges for Distributing Drugs? It’s Happening in St. Mary’s County
What’s the difference between a drug charge and a murder or manslaughter charge? In St. Mary’s County, Maryland, not much, apparently.
In recent months, there has been a significant uptick in "death by distribution" charges filed against drug offenders and alleged drug dealers in the area. A "death by distribution" charge seeks to charge someone with murder or manslaughter if they sell or distribute an illegal narcotic that leads to a user’s fatal overdose.
Recent stories about "death by distribution" charges in or around St. Mary’s County include but are not limited to:
- A man was sentenced to 10 years in federal prison for distributing fentanyl. A purchaser of the narcotic was found deceased by authorities only a day he spoke to the defendant. (More information can be found in this CBS Baltimore article.)
Trick-or-Treat Safety Tips
If your little ghouls and witches enjoy celebrating Halloween and trick-or-treating, you are probably gearing up for a frightfully good time with them. Before you start helping them choose their costumes or planning out your activities, however, it would be wise to review a few safety precautions first to ensure their trick-or-treating adventures do not turn into a horror story.
Stay Safe on this Spooky Night
Your children probably have a few costume ideas, but it is your duty as their parent to ensure their costume choices will not jeopardize their safety. If possible, try to include some bright or reflective colors, so they are visible to drivers on the road. If bright colors do not fit the color palette for their costume, make sure they carry a glow stick or flashlight. Costumes should also be short enough to prevent tripping accidents.
Here are some other important Halloween safety tips:
- Children under the age of 12 should never go trick-or-treating without a trusted adult. If your children are mature enough and old enough to trick-or-treat without an adult chaperone, make sure they stay in a group and keep to familiar areas.
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month
According to the National Breast Cancer Foundation, Inc. (NBCF), in the United States, about 268,600 women will be diagnosed with invasive breast cancer this year. It is also estimated that 41,760 women will die from breast cancer this year. If found and treated early, most women can survive this terrible disease, which is why mammogram screenings are critical. This October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, so do what you can to spread the word about the importance of mammograms and encourage the women in your life to take the proper steps to detect breast cancer.
Breast Cancer Risk Factors
Anyone can develop breast cancer, but there are some factors that can increase a woman’s risk.
Here are some breast cancer risk factors you should be aware of:
- Having 2 to 3 alcoholic drinks per day increases the risk of developing breast cancer by 20%
- Obese women are twice as likely to develop breast cancer
- Women who partake in regular physical activity reduce their chances of developing cancer by up to 25%
Attorney James Farmer Presents Course at NBI Teleconference on Medical and Doctor Expert Depositions
Attorney James Farmer—managing partner of Farmer & Klopfer—has been selected to be a distinguished faculty member conducting a live teleconference course on "Doctor and Medical Expert Depositions: Key Techniques" presented by the National Business Institute (NBI) on November 13, 2019. People can enroll in the course, which lasts from 1:00 pm to 2:30 pm, to learn about crucial aspects of conducting depositions with doctors and medical experts in cases involving bodily injuries.
Attorney Farmer is a leading member of the legal community regarding personal injury, car accidents, workers’ comp, medical malpractice, wrongful death, and criminal defense. As a result, attendees can expect him to provide valuable insight into taking medical depositions in the context of personal injury practice and criminal cases involving crucial issues of bodily injury.
Attorney Farmer’s presentation will cover the following topics: