TortSource Summer 2023

Features

LGBTQ Legal Issues

Prohibitions on Gender-Affirming Care Dominate the 2023 Legislative Season

Sherie L. Edwards

The article provides a brief overview of the law in each of the 20 states that passed laws prohibiting gender-affirming care, which run the gamut of outright criminalization to placing medical licenses at risk.

Military & Veterans

New Law Allows Medical Malpractice Claims by Military: A Progress Report

Brian K. Findley

Notwithstanding the Feres Doctrine, which has long barred service members from suing the government for injuries deemed incidental to their military service, the Stayskal Act promised to restore servicemembers’ rights to pursue malpractice recovery.

Did You Know?

Public Health

Unpacking the “Skittles Ban”

Laura Kingsley Hong and Michael Choi

While AB 418’s potential for success remains unclear, as a result of the “Skittles ban” press coverage, the public’s growing awareness regarding the alleged genotoxicity of titanium dioxide remains a potent catalyst for future toxic tort litigation.

Career

Judge Bernice B. Donald

Judge Bernice B. Donald, as told to Gail Vaughn Ashworth

Judge Bernice B. Donald, retired judge, mediator, arbitrator, and special master, shares words of advice and wisdom and reminisces about when she was a new lawyer.

Legislative Update

Insurance

Legislative Update on Florida’s Bad Faith Statute

Michael Simon and Brian S. Jacobson

The Florida Legislature recently enacted significant reforms to the bad faith statute (HB 837) and other tort laws to address skyrocketing premiums in the Florida insurance market.

Book Review

Insurance

A Legal Guide to Recovering for Flood Losses

Reviewed by Mario S. Russo

Developing a comprehensive strategy for maximizing flood loss recovery is more important than ever. A Legal Guide to Recovering for Flood Losses serves as a one-stop resource for attorneys assisting clients facing flood losses and damage.

What's New at TIPS

Professional Development

Meeting Preview: TIPS Fall Meeting

Gail Vaughn Ashworth

A look forward to the TIPS fall conference to be held at the Grand Hyatt Baha Mar, Nassau, Bahamas, October 12-14, 2023,is shared.

Renew Your ABA Membership

TortSource Summer 2023

Federal Mental Health Parity Rules Eroding Traditional Health Plan Limits on ABA and Other Behavioral Treatments for Autism

Features

Prohibitions on Gender-Affirming Care Dominate the 2023 Legislative Season

New Law Allows Medical Malpractice Claims by Military: A Progress Report