Uniting to Defend Better
We’re heading to the Healthcare Defense Summit Midwest Series in Columbia, MO.
Join the nation’s leading healthcare defense professionals to discover real-world tools, learn advanced mediation techniques, build connections to strengthen the defense, and more. We hope to see you there.
Date: July 1, 2026
Location: University of Missouri Law School – Columbia, Missouri
From Windfalls to Public Good
Traditionally, punitive awards have served a legitimate purpose: deter intentional misconduct and reckless behavior. But in today’s emotionally charged legal landscape, they often function as financial windfalls, disproportionately benefiting plaintiffs and attorneys while doing little to prevent future harm.
The Hidden Cost of Runaway Verdicts
Aberration verdicts are extreme outliers in the legal landscape—awards so extraordinary in size and rationale that they break from established norms and defy reasonable assessments of evidence. They don’t just impact defendants—they also affect consumers.
Why Policies are the Strongest Defense in Elder Care
In long-term care litigation, policies aren’t just words on a page; they’re the creators of a narrative of structure, care, and credibility that influences verdicts.