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Joe Whitcomb

Joe Whitcomb is the founder and president of Whitcomb, Selinsky, PC (WSM). In addition, he manages the firm and heads up the Government Procurement and International Business Transactions Law sections. As a result of his military service as a U.S. Army Ranger and as a non-commissioned officer in the Air Force, he learned mission accomplishment. While serving in the Air Force, he earned his Bachelor’s in Social Sciences and a Master’s in International Relations. His Master’s emphasis was on National Security and International Political Economics. After his military career, Joe attended law school at the University of Denver Sturm College of Law.

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Turner v. Medical Center of Central Georgia: Malpractice Verdict Upheld

The case of The Medical Center of Central Georgia, Inc. v. Turner arose following the death of Allen Turner, who suffered complications from a surgery to remove a polyp from his intestines. Allen's daughter, Norkesia Turner, filed a lawsuit against...

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Riley v. Paramount: Nursing Home Fraud and Malpractice Dispute

Lloyd and Timothy Riley filed a lawsuit against Paramount Healthcare Consultants, LLC, and Cornerstone at the Ranch, a nursing home where their...

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blind person standing at the curb of a road using a walking stick

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Woehrle v. Buono: NY Court Reinstates Medical Malpractice Claim

Brad Woehrle filed a medical malpractice lawsuit against Dr. Lawrence M. Buono and Dr. James A. Brady, alleging that a surgical procedure resulted in...

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a woman cluthes her hand to her chest with a grimaced look on her face in an apparent heart attack

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Weber v. Sharma: NY Court Partially Reinstates Malpractice Claims

The case arose from the treatment of Amanda Weber at Crystal Run Healthcare on January 18, 2018. She sought medical attention for chest pain,...

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a doctor and their patient sit across from each other at a desk covered in various medications; the doctor shakes a few pills from a bottle into the patient's open palm

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Bourne v. M.D.: Nevada Court Allows Malpractice Claim for Suicide

Medical Malpractice and Suicide Liability The Nevada Supreme Court addressed whether a medical provider can be held liable for a patient’s suicide in

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an old man in business attire sits at a desk in a room filled with boxes in various stages of being packed or unpacked

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Hathaway v. Zoot: Montana Court Upholds Wrongful Discharge Ruling

In Hathaway v. Zoot Enterprises, the Montana Supreme Court addressed claims of wrongful discharge and age discrimination brought by a former...

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a counseling sit on a couch with her patient, with one hand on his shoulder and the other taking notes on a clipboard

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Shook v. NCG: Counselors' Wrongful Termination Suit Revived

In Shook v. NCG Acquisition, LLC, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit addressed wrongful termination claims filed by three licensed...

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a patient prepares to receive a prosthetic arm from a doctor

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Court Rules on Workers' Comp for Amputee in Jackiw Case

Jennifer Jackiw, an employee of Soft Pretzel Franchise, suffered a work-related injury that resulted in the amputation of her right forearm. Under...

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In a modern office setting, a professional reviews financial documents while holding a smartphone

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Connelly v. U.S.: Stock Redemption Doesn’t Offset Estate Tax

The case involved a dispute over how to calculate the estate tax for a deceased shareholder in a closely held corporation. Michael and Thomas...

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Police Disability Benefits Wrongly Denied, Court Rules in Rainey

Smith v. Social Security Administration revolved around Smith, who sought Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefits due to multiple...

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