Hall Booth Smith & Slover, P.C Named Sponsor at Knowledge Congress' Event “Legal Series: Medical Malpractice Explored Live Webcast”

New York, NY, July 13, 2012 --(PR.com)-- Hall Booth Smith & Slover, P.C Sponsored The Knowledge Group upcoming webcast entitled “Legal Series: Medical Malpractice Explored Live Webcast.” This event will be held on July 31, 2012 from 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM ET.

For more information, feel free to visit the event homepage (copy/paste the link to your browser):
http://www.knowledgecongress.org/event_2012_Medical_Malpractice.html

About Hall Booth Smith & Slover, P.C

Celebrating our 22nd year in business in 2011, Hall Booth Smith & Slover, P.C. (HBSS) delivers quality legal services in a variety of practice areas. Experience across legal disciplines combined with a focus on the unique business or personal requirements of the client is the hallmark of the firm. Our clients receive the attention, expertise, and cost-effectiveness of a smaller law firm with a full-service and strong regional presence typical of a large law firm.

At HBSS, we have the highest commitment to excellence in serving our clients. Our mission is “To ethically and professionally serve our clients by providing the highest quality legal representation in a personally satisfying firm environment.” Our promise - “Serving to Achieve Excellence”

Selected as one of Atlanta’s “Best Places to Work” in 2008, 2010, and 2011, HBSS is the only true "state- wide" law firm in Georgia, with six offices strategically located throughout the state. In addition, the firm maintains regional offices in Nashville, TN and Charleston, SC as well as an international office in Tbilisi, Country of Georgia. With over 200 attorneys and staff members, HBSS provides the highest quality legal services to individuals, governmental bodies and agencies, and businesses of all sizes.

Event Synopsis

The continued move toward implementing the Patients Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPACA) has drawn considerable discussion regarding the state of our healthcare system. A part of this discussion has been in regard to the impact that medical malpractice liability has on the delivery and cost of healthcare services.

The Knowledge Group has assembled a team of key thought leaders and experts to help make sense of the most important issues revolving around medical malpractice liability. Among the key issues to be discussed will be:

A Financial Perspective

- An overview of the current costs, including the distribution of costs to attorneys, insurance overhead, and patients
- A background on medical malpractice liability funding
- An overview of medical malpractice insurance market
- A review of historical financial results of medical malpractice insurers
- The potential impact of PPACA on medical malpractice

A Litigation Perspective – Protecting Your Doctors and Insureds

- Hot issued medical malpractice cases
- Understanding what it takes to prove negligence on the part of medical professional and health care providers – What has been breached on the standard of care
- Critical skills involved in defense strategies - Fact gathering and analyzing records
- Effective trial preparation and pointers
- Tactics for successful settlement negotiations
- Up to the minute regulatory updates

About The Knowledge Group, LLC/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series

The Knowledge Congress is a series of live webcasts produced by The Knowledge Group, LLC, which examine trends, regulatory, and technology changes across a variety of industries. Its mission is to produce unbiased, objective, and educational live webcasts that examine industry trends and regulatory changes from a variety of different perspectives. The goal is to deliver a unique multilevel analysis of an important issue affecting business in a highly focused format.

The organization brings together the world's leading authorities and industry participants through informative two-hour webcasts to study the impact of changes and emerging trends. Hear from leading government officials/regulators, key thought leaders, and industry experts objectively analyze the latest trends and issues and their impact on industries. For further details, please visit the organization’s website: www.knowledgecongress.org)