Michael Flomenhaft will present “The Impoverishment of Identity and Relationship In Chronic Post Concussion Syndrome and Its Legal Ramifications” at Columbia University Irving Medical Center
On January 26, 2023, Michael Flomenhaft will be the featured lecturer at the Clinical Skills Training Workshop for students pursuing psychiatric research in the Research Internship Program at the Global Psychiatric Epidemiology Group (GPEG) within the New York State Psychiatric Institute at the Columbia University Irving Medical Center. His talk is entitled “The Impoverishment of […]
Michael Flomenhaft addresses the significance of concussion as a brain injury on King Melvin’s radio show
On June 21, 2022, Michael Flomenhaft was featured on King Melvin’s call-in radio show. Below is an excerpt of his perspectives regarding the significance of concussion as a brain injury and his representation of victims of these injuries as a result of negligently caused incidents.
Benedene Cannata was selected to Super Lawyers in 2022
The Flomenhaft Law Firm, PLLC is pleased to announce that Benedene Cannata was selected again to Super Lawyers in 2022.
Michael Flomenhaft to participate in panel entitled “Recognizing and Representing Mild Traumatic Brain Injury (mTBI/Post Concussion Syndrome) as a Potentially Permanently Incapacitating Injury ” sponsored by the Injured Workers’ Bar Association (IWBA) Spring CLE conference
On April 8, 2022, Michael Flomenhaft will participate in the Injured Workers’ Bar Association (IWBA) Spring CLE conference. His panel is entitled “Recognizing and Representing Mild Traumatic Brain Injury (mTBI/Post Concussion Syndrome) as a Potentially Permanently Incapacitating Injury.” A significant focus of his discussion will be the difficulty of many injured workers have, particularly in […]
Introduction to March 1, 2022 “Dementia and the Law” Fordham Law School CLE symposium
Professor Deborah Denno the founding director of the Neuroscience and Law Center at Fordham Law School provides a helpful introduction to the March 1, 20202 “Dementia and the Law” free CLE zoom conference at which Michael Flomenhaft will be speaking. To review the introduction and register, please see the link below: “Dementia and the Law”
Michael Flomenhaft will discuss dementia issues in TBI litigation at “Dementia and the Law,” a symposium at Fordham Law School
Michael Flomenhaft will be speaking at “Dementia and the Law,” a symposium sponsored by Fordham Law School. This free symposium will be held online via Zoom, on March 1, 2022. Six ethics CLE credits are available. The symposium will address challenges dementia poses in many facets of law. He will discuss a spectrum of dementia […]
Excerpt from Michael Flomenhaft’s presentation entitled “Challenges in Proving Long Term Effect of Concussion/Mild Traumatic Brain Injury,” given at Zwanger-Pesiri Radiology and Long Island Spine Care Affiliates (LISCA) symposium
Excerpt from Michael Flomenhaft’s presentation, given at Zwanger-Pesiri Radiology and Long Island Spine Care Affiliates (LISCA) Symposium, November 16, 2021. He addresses the importance of evaluating white matter injuries. “Challenges in Proving Long Term Effect of Concussion/ Mild Traumatic Brain Injury” The biggest source of difficulty and misdirection for attorneys handling concussion cases is failure […]
Michael Flomenhaft will lecture on concussion/mild traumatic brain injury at Zwanger-Pesiri Radiology and Long Island Spine Care Affiliates (LISCA) symposium
On November 16, 2021, Michael Flomenhaft will lecture at a symposium entitled Traumatic Brain Injury: A multidisciplinary symposium, Identification and Management of Concussion as Traumatic Brain Injury in Clinical Practice, sponsored by Zwanger-Pesiri Radiology and LISCA. Mr. Flomenhaft will address “Challenges To Proving Long Term Effects of Concussion/Mild Traumatic Brain Injury.” This topic is important […]
Michael Flomenhaft’s presentation entitled “Legal Aspects of Neurotrauma,” given at the 2021 Annual Society for Brain Mapping and Therapeutics Conference
On July 11, 2021, Michael Flomenhaft presented “Legal Aspects of Neurotrauma,” at the 2021 Annual Society for Brain Mapping and Therapeutics Conference. Since neurotrauma typically refers to Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI), and the vast majority of TBI is mild TBI or concussion, this presentation addresses the interplay between the medical assessment of mild TBI/concussion and […]
Michael Flomenhaft’s presentations on “Brain Injury from a Legal Point of View” and “Legal Aspects of Neurotrauma” featured at 2021 Society for Brain Mapping and Therapeutics Conference are addressed in Business Wire
The invitation to Mr. Flomenhaft to present at this conference was based on his recognized expertise in the field of neuroscience and its applications to civil cases such as Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) and Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS)/Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy (RSD). See August 11, 2021 release featured in Business Wire below: Business Wire August […]
Michael Flomenhaft will serve as a panelist at “Dementia and the Law” symposium sponsored by Fordham Neuroscience and Law Center
On March 1, 2022, Michael Flomenhaft will speak at a symposium at Fordham Law School entitled “Dementia and the Law,” sponsored by Fordham Neuroscience and Law Center. He will discuss Dementia in traumatic brain injury trials and litigation. To register for this event, please see the link below: Dementia and the Law
Michael Flomenhaft will speak at July, 2021 Annual Society for Brain Mapping and Therapeutics Conference
On July 9, 2021, Michael Flomenhaft will discuss “Brain Injury from a Legal Point of View: Linking Neuroscience, Concussion, and Chronic Pain,” at the upcoming Annual Society for Brain Mapping and Therapeutics Conference. On July 11, 2021, Mr. Flomenhaft will address “Legal Aspects of Neurotrauma,” featured on the Acquire Spine and Brain Injuries panel. His […]
Benedene Cannata was selected to Super Lawyers in 2021
The Flomenhaft Law Firm, PLLC is pleased to announce that Benedene Cannata was selected again to Super Lawyers in 2021.
Michael Flomenhaft spoke about neuroscience and Qigong at 2020 Global Summit
On September 24, 2020 Michael Flomenhaft shared his perspectives on neuroscience and its relation to Qigong. His interview entitled “Qigong: Increasing Brain Body Connectivity Through Enhanced Neuroplasticity” addressed its relationship to neuroscience including its efficacy and importance for increasing brain body neural connectivity through enhanced neuroplasticity. In turn, neuroscience supports its benefits associated with Qigong.
Benedene Cannata selected as 2020 New York Metro Super Lawyer
The Flomenhaft Law Firm, PLLC is proud to announce that Benedene Cannata, Senior Counsel, has been selected as a New York Metro Super Lawyer and that her contributions to the field have been recognized.
The Flomenhaft Law Firm, PLLC is pleased to sponsor “Cutting Edge Developments in Neuroscience and Law” Fordham Law School CLE
On February 25, 2020, The Flomenhaft Law Firm, PLLC is sponsoring a CLE with Fordham Law School entitled “Cutting Edge Developments in Neuroscience and Law.” Our firm is committed to the contributions that neuroscience can make to the advancement of law. The symposium is dedicated to the memory of Bruce McEwen, Ph.D., and Professor at […]
Benedene Cannata served as moderator for “Doctors and Their Records at Trial” CLE sponsored by the New York State Academy of Trial Lawyers
As a Dean for the New York State Academy of Trial Lawyers, Benedene Cannata moderated a panel discussion on getting doctor’s records into evidence. She prepared comprehensive written materials and conducted the course as a workshop. Ms. Cannata is a frequent speaker on this popular subject for the New York State Academy of Trial Lawyers. […]
Michael Flomenhaft chaired and lectured at landmark conference: “Neuroscience in the Courtroom” at Fordham Law School
Michael Flomenhaft chaired and assisted by Benedene Cannata moderated panels, and was a featured speaker at a full day CLE conference at Fordham Law School: “Neuroscience in the Courtroom”. This landmark conference presented various panels regarding how neuroscience understandings and applications are greatly informing proof of brain injury, pain and the brain basis for behavior. […]
Michael Flomenhaft lectured to National Football League player retirees regarding flaws and tripwires of proposed NFL settlement agreement
Michael Flomenhaft showed how the NFL’s settlement proposal excludes from recovery an overwhelming majority of players who have suffered brain injury. Moreover, for those relative few that would be entitled to recovery, the compensation formulas would result in recoveries that for many former players would be but a slight fraction of any amount commensurate with the […]