September 7, 2019 10:07 am | Posted in News
On September 7, 2019, Michael Flomenhaft spoke at the 4th annual RSDSA Long Island CRPS Long Island awareness event. Michael Flomenhaft discussed a typically unrecognized consequence of CRPS/RSD pain: its potential for adverse effects on the brain. His talk encompassed CRPS/RSD and their relationship to asymmetric and accelerated brain atrophy, […]Read More >>
September 2, 2019 11:38 am | Posted in News,Televised Events, Videos & Podcasts
On August 27, 2019, Michael Flomenhaft discussed how chronic pain affects the brain on Reverend Terry Lee’s Real Life Times News radio show. Although pain is felt in the body, it actually registers in the brain. Yet little attention is given to the brain effects of chronic pain. You can […]Read More >>
March 17, 2019 1:47 pm | Posted in News,Televised Events, Videos & Podcasts
One of the great challenges of coping with concussion is that many of its harms are hidden.Read More >>
January 1, 2019 4:17 pm | Posted in News,Televised Events, Videos & Podcasts
On January 1, 2019, Michael Flomenhaft discussed traumatic brain injury (“TBI”) on Reverend Terry Lee’s Real Life Times News radio show. The program caters to issues facing Brooklyn’s Caribbean community. His remarks included discussion of car accidents as a leading cause of TBl, explaining that in such accidents, whiplash rather […]Read More >>
October 17, 2018 8:50 am | Posted in News
On October 17, 2018, Michael Flomenhaft participated in “The Diagnosis, Treatment, and Prevention of Concussion,” CLE sponsored by Fordham Law School. He spoke on a panel entitled The Hidden Harm of Traumatic Brain Injuries. Mr. Flomenhaft discussed the often contrasting neurological versus neuroscience views on concussion. In particular, he showed […]Read More >>
July 28, 2018 1:39 pm | Posted in News
On October 17, 2018, Michael Flomenhaft will speak on The Hidden Harm of Traumatic Brain Injuries, a panel for “The Diagnosis, Treatment, and Prevention of Concussion” CLE, sponsored by Fordham Law School. Because most brain injury is undetectable by conventional medical examination and imaging, a vast spectrum of harm eludes diagnosis despite […]Read More >>
April 10, 2018 4:41 pm | Posted in News
On April 10, 2018, Michael Flomenhaft lectured on “Concussion: Neuroscience versus Medical Perspectives.” He participated in a Law and Neuroscience Speakers Series sponsored by Fordham Law School. This seminar for students included contributions by leading neuroscientists, psychologists, medical researchers, and lawyers to enable students to participate in new research and ideas. […]Read More >>
March 6, 2018 5:04 pm | Posted in News
On March 6, 2018, Michael Flomenhaft lectured to a seminar class on Law and Neuroscience at Fordham Law School. Mr. Flomenhaft discussed the role of functional and anatomical brain testing and investigations, and their impact on jurisprudence. He was pleased to substitute for Ruben Gur, PhD, Brain Behavior Laboratory, University […]Read More >>
February 21, 2018 11:06 am | Posted in News
On February 21, 2018, Michael Flomenhaft and Benedene Cannata shared their perspectives for a CLE on “The Future of Neuroscience and Law,” sponsored by Fordham Law School. As a member of the Board of Advisors for the Neuroscience and Law Center at Fordham Law School, Mr. Flomenhaft contributed to the […]Read More >>
November 16, 2017 11:36 am | Posted in News
On November 16, 2017, Michael Flomenhaft a member of the Board of Advisors for the Neuroscience and Law Center at Fordham Law School, spoke to its Neurolaw Club about his career in neurolaw. He shared his perspectives on how neuroscience applies to his practice and its growing importance to the […]Read More >>
September 26, 2017 9:43 am | Posted in News,Televised Events, Videos & Podcasts
In a November 3, 2015 interview on CUNY TV: Science & U!, Michael Flomenhaft, in discussing O.J. Simpson’s culpability, anticipated the controversy now surrounding Aaron Hernandez. According to professors J.Amy Dillard and Lisa A. Tucker in their Opinion featured in The New York Times, “Is C.T.E. a Defense for Murder?” dated September 22, […]Read More >>
May 11, 2017 10:49 am | Posted in News
On May 11, Benedene Cannata was again sworn in to continue as one of the Deans of the New York State Academy of Trial Lawyers, a position she has had the privilege to enjoy since 2006. Deans are responsible for what the academy presents in terms of legal education courses. […]Read More >>
April 21, 2017 11:06 am | Posted in News
On June 13, 2017 Michael Flomenhaft is being featured as the attorney lecturer in a CLE webinar sponsored by the American Bar Association on neuroscience and the law. For information on Neuroscience and the Law: “Using Neuroscience in Criminal and Civil Cases” see the link below: Using Neuroscience in Criminal […]Read More >>
February 18, 2017 10:14 am | Posted in News,Televised Events, Videos & Podcasts
On February 17, 2017 Michael Flomenhaft delivered a lecture on “Neuroscience and Justice” sponsored by Harper College pre-Law and Integrated Neuroscience departments at SUNY at Binghamton. This lecture explored divergences between medicine and neuroscience in addressing issues confronting judges and juries. Conflicting understandings between these disciplines have emerged strongly on […]Read More >>
June 30, 2016 2:07 pm | Posted in News
The Flomenhaft Law Firm, PLLC appreciates the recognition of Michael Flomenhaft’s work on chronic pain and neuroscience by Law and Technology Professionals (LLRX) Web Journal. http://www.llrx.com/2016/06/pain-science-administration-justice/ His article on chronic pain and the brain: “Emerging Imaging Science of Chronic Pain: Objectifying the Subjective,” submitted to the 2011 Second Circuit Judicial […]Read More >>
March 1, 2016 10:34 am | Posted in News
Michael Flomenhaft shares his perspectives in an ABA Journal article written by Kevin Davis, “Personal injury lawyers turn to neuroscience to back claims of chronic pain,” ABA Journal, March 1, 2016. Michael Flomenhaft has pioneered the introduction of advanced brain imaging applications to confirm objectively severe chronic pain which is […]Read More >>
January 28, 2016 8:37 pm | Posted in News
Dr. Bennet Omalu,M.D., the neuro-pathologist who identified chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE) in National Football League players, believes that brain trauma is the underlying explanation of the O.J. Simpson story. In the 1/28/2016 New York Post article by Mark Sanchez, entitled: ˜Concussion” doc bombshell:˜Bet” OJ Simpson has CTE, Dr. Omalu agrees with Michael […]Read More >>
December 2, 2015 5:47 pm | Posted in News
Benedene Cannata chaired a CLE conference that featured perspectives from Hon. Eugene Pigott, NYS Court of Appeals, Hon. Joseph Valentino, Appellate Division 4th Dept, and Hon. Craig Doran, 7th Judicial District Administrative Judge. The judges provided guidance for trial and appeals success. As a Dean of the New York State […]Read More >>
November 3, 2015 4:52 pm | Posted in News
Michael Flomenhaft addresses current neuroscientific understandings regarding how pain alters the brain and legal ramifications. Traditionally, severe pain has not been linked with adverse brain changes. But this strong linkage which neuroscience establishes calls for an expanded understanding of both the brain and immune consequences of severe chronic pain, as well […]Read More >>
September 16, 2015 4:25 pm | Posted in News
Our legal system is based on many longstanding ideas about the brain and behavior that current neuroscience contradicts and dispels. Recognizing the inevitable challenges that neuroscience poses to established legal doctrines, Fordham Law School has inaugurated the Neuroscience and Law Center. As a recognized expert on neuroscience and law, Michael […]Read More >>
June 15, 2015 12:42 pm | Posted in News,Televised Events, Videos & Podcasts
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 […]Read More >>
November 20, 2014 4:44 pm | Posted in News
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 […]Read More >>
May 3, 2014 4:47 pm | Posted in News
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 […]Read More >>
September 5, 2013 9:05 pm | Posted in News
Michael Flomenhaft was honored to be twice invited to lecture at Fordham Law School’s seminar on Neuroscience and Law. Our firm is very appreciative of Professor Deborah Denno’s acknowledgement of our work in this field. Download the ‘Fordham Law School Neuroscience and Law Lecture Series’description: Seminar Description Watch the three […]Read More >>
September 11, 2012 8:58 pm | Posted in News,Televised Events, Videos & Podcasts
Currently more than 3.1 million children and adults in the U.S. live with a lifelong disability as a result of Traumatic Brain Injury. Do you know the signs and symptoms of a TBI or concussions? And what are your rights if you sustain a mild concussion? “Today’s Verdict” host David […]Read More >>