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Employers have been using non-compete clauses for years to protect their businesses. A proposed rule change by the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) could put an end to that once and for all. The FTC released the draft of their proposal in January of this year and asked...
Physician employment agreements shape the relationship between doctors and healthcare institutions. These contracts, however, can be a minefield if not navigated with care. As such, it’s prudent to understand what you are signing up for before appending your...
A trio of attorneys from Southfield - based law firm Ottenwess Law, have been designated 2023 Michigan Super Lawyers. The firm is pleased to announce the following honorees: Founding Partner David Ottenwess has been named in the category of Medical Malpractice –...
Rules and regulations surrounding the healthcare field are constantly changing and evolving. Even when medical employees know the rules around their specific field, they may need to learn about certain federal regulations to minimize the risk of breaking them....
Health care fraud, like any form of fraud, involves a distortion of the truth. Offenders prey on unsuspecting patients, who hand over confidential information in good faith, only to use it for their financial gain. As unthinkable as it sounds, the elderly population...
Medical professionals across the country must uphold specific standards of care and conduct. Doing so is essential to the medical industry to protect its integrity when providing patient care. Medical boards exist to help manage and regulate physicians after they...
The medical profession is a challenging one to enter. You accept the consequences and liabilities to save lives. No matter how hard you try, there may still be unfavorable outcomes. It does not mean it was your fault. If a patient decides to file a medical malpractice...
Employers are responsible for providing proper channels for workers to bring up workplace injustices. Due to changing legal landscapes in recent years, including reinterpretations of the Federal Arbitration Act, employers now carry out mandatory arbitration clauses in...
When a healthcare provider faces allegations of fraud and abuse, it can have serious consequences for both the provider and their patients. The provider may face legal and financial penalties, loss of licensure or even criminal charges. It is important for healthcare...
David M. Ottenwess was recently asked to be a speaker at the American Educational Institute as a part of a series of seminars for continuing education credits for physicians. David is the Founding Partner of Ottenwess Law and has been litigating medical malpractice...