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Bruce M. Plaxen Elected Vice President of American Association for Justice
Mr. Plaxen was elected Vice President for the 2023-2024 term COLUMBIA, Maryland (July 20, 2023) – Plaxen Adler Muncy, P.A. is proud to announce that Bruce M. Plaxen, the founding attorney of the firm, was elected to the position of Vice President of the American Association for Justice (AAJ). Elections took place at AAJ’s annual…
Read MoreDavid Muncy Now President of the Maryland Association for Justice
Plaxen Adler Muncy, P.A. is proud to announce that partner David A. Muncy is officially serving in his capacity as President of the Maryland Association for Justice (MAJ) for 2023-2024. The 69th Annual MAJ President’s Dinner was held at Citron in Baltimore to honor outgoing President Emily C. Malarkey as well as Mr. Muncy, who…
Read MoreBruce Willis Was Diagnosed With Aphasia. What Is It?
Bruce Willis is an amazing actor that has played some of the most memorable characters in movies. Sadly, the movie star is retiring from acting because he is suffering from a condition known as aphasia. Aphasia is a condition that affects a person’s ability to communicate effectively. It causes issues with expressing and understanding speech,…
Read MoreSilver Spring Gas Explosion Leaves 100 People Homeless and 14 Injured
An explosion at the Friendly Garden Apartments complex on Thursday, March 3 is still under investigation by the Montgomery County Fire Department and county police, with assistance from federal authorities. Investigators did find a cut gas line, but there was a plumber working on the building at the time of the explosion, so authorities are…
Read MoreUniversity of Maryland Medical Systems Discontinues Use of Race-Based Algorithm
Have you ever wondered how two patients with the same condition can receive different forms of treatment? Well, one of the reasons for this phenomenon could be the race-based algorithms that hospitals and emergency rooms use. Race-based algorithms are a technique that the medical community has used for decades to determine what treatment plan the…
Read MoreThe World Isn’t Ready for Robot Lawyers
Since the beginning of the pandemic, many Americans have taken the do-it-yourself attitude to multiple aspects of their life – including their legal affairs. People have downloaded online wills and estate plans, used online scheduling programs to help with their child custody, and used programs to start their own businesses. But a new program by…
Read MoreThe Nursing Shortage Is at Crisis Levels
From truckers to construction workers to grocery store clerks to nurses, mentioning that the front-line workers have “stepped up” during the pandemic is an understatement. Front-line workers have had to deal with issues such as burnout and fatigue while still being required to remain professional and perform their tasks to the best of their ability.…
Read MoreSamantha Dos Santos Named Co-Chair of Public Service Committee
Samantha Dos Santos, Associate with Plaxen Adler Muncy, P.A., was recently named Co-Chair of the Public Service Committee under the New Lawyers’ Division (NLD) of the American Association for Justice (AAJ) for the 2021-2022 year. As Co-Chair, Dos Santos works closely with the NLD’s Executive Board, assisting with the creation and implementation of community-based projects…
Read MoreIf the New Nike FlyEase Is Truly for Disabled Athletes, Why Won’t Nike Use the Word?
Sports shoe giant Nike recently made headlines after the introduction of their new Nike GO FlyEase sneaker, a shoe that can be taken on and off completely hands-free. The sneaker’s design is built on how a person typically kicks off a shoe at the end of the day, utilizing a hinge and tensioner that works…
Read MoreCoronavirus Liability Shields Are a Mistake
Medical errors take the lives of thousands of patients each year; even greater numbers of patients are injured. When hospitals are responsible for causing patient harm, they may attempt to cover it up to avoid being held liable for the harm they caused. Recently, legislators have been discussing liability shields for hospitals and medical personnel…
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