Michigan Nursing Home Immunity – Should Nursing Homes be Shielded from COVID-19 Liability? Nursing home residents are at extraordinarily high risk for infection, a grave illness, and death from COVID-19.[1] In fact, over one-third of all U.S. Coronavirus deaths have…
National Pressure Injury Advisory Panel (NPIAP) releases position paper regarding pressure injuries during COVID-19 pandemic
On June 22, 2020, the National Pressure Injury Advisory Panel (NPIAP) released a position paper regarding pressure injuries during the COVID-19 pandemic. According to the NPIAP, the mere diagnosis of COVID-19 does not make a pressure injury inevitable or unavoidable. However, the…
Women’s Bar Association presents Donna MacKenzie with Evelyn Forrest Respected Advocate Award
The Women Lawyers Association of Michigan – Oakland | Women’s Bar Association (WBA) presented Donna MacKenzie with the Evelyn Forrest Respected Advocate Award. The award was presented on May 28, 2020 at the WBA’s annual meeting, which was held virtually….
The Nursing Home COVID-19 Crisis: More is Needed to Protect Residents and Staff
On May 1, the Trump Administration announced a series of actions it is taking to address the rampant spread of the coronavirus in nursing homes. These actions include distribution of 14 days’ worth of PPE to each nursing home, money…
Take Action to support the MI Choice Medicaid Waiver!
Recently, the Michigan State Senate proposed a cut to the MI Choice Medicaid Waiver program. The MI Choice program allows those with Alzheimer’s and dementia to stay in their homes while still getting the care they need. These cuts could…
Emily Peacock featured in the Michigan Association for Justice Pacesetter
Emily Peacock is featured this month in the Michigan Association for Justice Pacesetter where she talks about her love of the law, her clients and working with the Olsman, MacKenzie, Peacock and Wallace Team.
Three attorneys from Olsman MacKenzie Peacock and Wallace have been selected to the 2018 Michigan Super Lawyers and Rising Stars lists.
We are pleased to announce that Jules Olsman and Donna MacKenzie have been named to the Thomson Reuters Super Lawyers list and Emily Thomas has been named to the Rising Stars list. Along with being named to the Super Lawyers…
Olsman, MacKenzie and Thomas Named to 2019 Best Lawyers in America© List
The list for the Best Lawyers in America© 2019 has been released, and Olsman, MacKenzie and Thomas have been chosen to be recognized.Donna MacKenzie and Emily Thomas were named Best Lawyers for Medical Malpractice Law – Plaintiffs and Jules Olsman…
Congratulations to Emily Peacock who was the WTLC Member Spotlight this month for the American Association for Justice!
WTLC MEMBER SPOTLIGHT Emily Peacock is an experienced litigator who seeks justice for individuals who have been injured while in the care of a nursing home, senior living facility, or adult foster care home. She has litigated numerous wrongful death…
Jules Olsman inducted to the American Board of Trial Advocates (“ABOTA”)
Olsman MacKenzie and Wallace is pleased to announce that Jules Olsman was recently inducted to the American Board of Trial Advocates (“ABOTA”), an invitation-only organization that works to advance the jury system, support judicial independence and elevate standards of integrity,…