Larry Schaefer and Lauren D’Cruz just completed a four-day jury trial in Denver, Colorado federal district court on behalf of a medical device account executive. Last Thursday, October 24, 2019, the jury returned a verdict finding the Defendant, Sorin CRM USA, liable for fraud in the inducement, awarding our client $1.38 MM in damages. When looking for the right advocate, you need to be sure that your legal counsel is fully prepared to … [Read more...]
Larry Schaefer Published in Minnesota Physician Medical Journal
Larry Schaefer, whose lengthy employment law career has led him to represent many healthcare professionals Minneapolis, is the author of an article recently published in Minnesota Physician concerning peer reviews for physicians and the employment rights that apply to the process. What is Peer Review for Physicians? Most medical professionals who work as an employee at a larger facility have heard the term “peer review” once or twice. It’s the … [Read more...]
What Happens When Disputes Arise About Physician Contracts
Like physician contracts in every other state, Minnesota physician contracts don’t typically lead to litigated disputes. That’s due in large part to how loosely both the doctor and the employer are bound in most contracts on critical points like resignation or severance. Contracts generally allow the employer to terminate the relationship on notice of a month or two, even without giving or having any reason, and there’s usually a reciprocal … [Read more...]
3 Reasons to Choose a Local Employment Lawyer
Schaefer Halleen, LLC is a Minneapolis Employment Law Firm You are having problems at work. Out of the blue, your new manager has put you on a performance improvement plan, or you just found out you are being paid $20,000 less than the male manager who had the job before you. You google employment lawyer and come up with hits from all over the country. Should you dial that 1-800 number, or look for someone local? Most of the time, you are … [Read more...]
BREAKING: HealthEast and CentraCare Sued for Destroying Neurosurgeon’s Reputation
Doctor Gregory Sherr, a distinguished neurosurgeon represented by Schaefer Halleen, LLC, has brought suit in Federal District Court today against HeathEast Care System, CentraCare Health, and six physicians affiliated with these health care providers. The Complaint alleges ten legal claims, all arising from what Dr. Sherr and his lead counsel, Lawrence P. Schaefer at Schaefer Halleen, allege was a “pattern of anti-competitive, tortious and … [Read more...]
