The Federal Tort Claims Act (FTCA) is the primary vehicle through which federal prisoners can sue the United States government for negligent or wrongful acts committed by federal employees. In the context of federal prisoners, claims under the FTCA can commonly include medical malpractice or negligence. This blog post will discuss the complicated history federal prisoners have had with FTCA claims and how a recent Supreme Court of the United States (SCOTUS) decision has catal

What Is the Mazor Medtronic Surgical Robot? The Mazor X and Mazor X Stealth Edition are robotic guidance systems manufactured by Medtronic, which acquired Mazor Robotics in December 2018 for $1.7 billion. Marketed as a precision tool for spinal surgery, the system is designed to guide surgeons during the placement of pedicle screws and other spinal implants. It does this by tracking the real-time position of surgical instruments relative to the patient's spine and displayin

In late 2025, Peter Anderson was named a Leader in Law by Virginia Lawyers Weekly. This distinction came shortly after Peter Anderson was appointed to former Virginia governor Glenn Youngkin’s nursing home oversight board. The latter part of 2025 was filled with success for Peter, and the start of 2026 is no different. On February 6th, 2026, Peter was selected to be a panelist for the Long-Term Care Retreat, an informative seminar hosted by the Virginia Trial Lawyers Associat

Emergency departments handle life-threatening situations around the clock, making critical decisions under intense time pressure. While...

A recent decision by the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit represents a significant victory for veterans pursuing medical...