Law and Medicine

Are Noncompetes Really Going Away?

Dr. Cotton discusses the FTC's recent ruling that eliminates most noncompetes on September 4, 2024.

State Medical Boards Have Now Taken Your First Amendment Rights

Dr. Cotton discusses how disagreeing with COVID consensus can result in the loss of your medical license. 

Are We Doctors or Conmen?

Description: Dr. Cotton discusses the ethical transgressions of Medical Apology Programs

Physician Noncompetes Violate Federal Law

Dr. Cotton discusses why noncompete clauses in physician employment contracts are a violation of federal law.

Why Is Malpractice Risk Geographic?

Dr. Cotton uses the geographic nature of malpractice risk to demonstrate that our understanding of lawsuits is badly flawed.

The One Study That Disproves Everything You've Been Told About Malpractice

Dr. Cotton discusses the Harvard Medical Practice Study and compares its findings to the principles of modern risk management.

Malpractice Immunity for COVID

Description: Dr. Cotton discusses the incredible malpractice protection that clinicians have during the COVID pandemic.

The Utter Failure of Medical-legal Education

Dr. Cotton shares data showing that medical-legal education has conveyed more misinformation than it has information.

Paying Female Physicians Less: An Immediate Fix to the Problem.

Dr. Cotton discusses gender-based pay disparity in the medical profession and offers several options that would quickly fix the problem. 

If We Can Just Eliminate Big Ego Doctors

Dr. Cotton discusses the misguided risk management strategy of eliminating big ego physicians.