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Michael Talve, CEO
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Michael is the CEO and Managing Director of Expert Institute. His previous experience includes multiple entrepreneurial ventures in industries ranging from legal services to consumer products. Through his work with Expert Institute, Michael has emerged as a key innovator in the legal technology space.Articles by Michael Talve, CEO
Conflict of Interest Expert Opines on Wealth Management Firm
This case involves fees paid to an investment adviser by mutual funds. The defendant, a wealth management fund, was a registered investment adviser and advised clients on which mutual funds to invest in. Typically, investment advisers are paid by clients…
Posted on inCardiovascular Surgery Delayed Due to Hospital Scheduling Error
This case involves a forty-seven-year-old male who presented to the ER with complaints of debilitating chest pain. The patient became hypotensive and bradycardic in the ER and developed seizure activity that lasted several minutes. The patient was given Atropine and…
Posted on inOtolaryngologist Severs Auditory Nerve During Surgery
This case involves a sixty-four-year-old male patient who suffered from conductive hearing loss that was preoperatively determined to be due to otosclerosis. The patient underwent a right stapedectomy that was conducted without complication, but postoperatively, the patient reported that his…
Posted on inPlastic Surgeon Performs Abdominoplasty Causing Keloid Scarring
This case involves a twenty-seven-year-old male who had developed significant stretch marks and striae on the right and left hip and flank regions after losing a significant amount of weight in a short period of time. As a result, he…
Posted on inColorectal Surgery Causes Rectal Prolapse and Gangrenous Hemorrhoids
This case involves a fifty-seven-year-old male patient who was admitted to the hospital for complaints of hemorrhoids and rectal pain. The patient was experiencing constipation and took laxatives for relief, but, upon moving his bowels, the patient sustained a rectal…
Posted on inNeonatologist Improperly Intubates Premature Newborn
This case involves a fetus who was delivered at twenty-four weeks with hypoplastic lung disease. The mother experienced a premature rupture of membranes in the nineteenth week of pregnancy and was transported to the hospital. In spite of bed rest,…
Posted on inOrthopedic Surgeon Installs Hip Implant That Requires Revision
This case involves a fifty-two-year-old patient who sustained a sub-capital right hip fracture following a slip and fall. She was immediately taken to the local trauma center and underwent hip surgery by an orthopedic surgeon. The physician performed a bipolar…
Posted on inSchool Safety Expert Witness Discusses Student Injury on Playground
This case involves an injury to an elementary school student. The plaintiff, an eight-year-old boy, was playing outside during his class recess. The students were permitted to play on a large field but were prohibited from going on the playground because…
Posted on inDesign Engineer Discusses Project’s Structural Issues
This case involves a large urban development project. AÂ city paid +$450 million dollars to construct a public transit terminal, two office buildings, and several other commercial spaces. This space was to be centrally located in the downtown area of the…
Posted on inAccident Reconstruction Needed in ATV Accident
This case involves a nearly fatal ATV accident. Both the plaintiff, a twenty-nine-year-old female, and the defendant, a twenty-two-year-old male, were riding ATV’s, individually, on designated trails at a local park. There was one part of the park which featured…
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