October 2009 - Posts

How Not to Solve the Labor Problem
October 30, 2009 10:40 AM by Tony DeWitt

Nearly every nursing home has labor problems related to getting and keeping good staff members. Good help is exceptionally hard to find. Good-hearted nurses and aides, who are willing to work long hours under difficult conditions are often hard to find. Read More...

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Safeguarding Property
October 14, 2009 10:37 AM by Tony DeWitt

In law school one of the more esoteric doctrines of property law -- the bailment -- gets a lot of attention. Cases involving bailments for hire are distinguished from other bailments. The effects of disclaimers are studied. In the end, the bottom line Read More...

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No “Misappropriation” in Medical Record Disclosure
October 14, 2009 10:33 AM by Tony DeWitt

On September 17, 2009, the Oklahoma State Supreme Court overruled a decision by the Court of Appeals involving a licensure proceeding filed against a former nurse's aide by the Department of Health. In the proceeding, the Department of Health charged Read More...

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When Did Murder Become Entertainment?
October 7, 2009 2:56 PM by Tony DeWitt

There is a difference between a novel and a news story in a newspaper, even though both are printed on paper. Similarly, there is a difference between a legal drama like Law and Order, and what actually happens in the nation's criminal courts. The fact Read More...

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