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Korea’s Medical Devices Act Amendment: Monetary and Monetary-Like Benefits to Healthcare Workers
The Korean government is fighting the pervasive practice of rewarding doctors and other healthcare providers for utilizing the products of medical device and pharmaceutical companies. A passive quid pro quo has led, in the eyes of many in the Korean government, to an industry that is dominated by a few players (most of which are noted foreign players). The Korean Medical Devices Act and clarifying rules prohibit manufacturers and importers from providing monetary or monetary-like benefits in all forms but those explicitly listed under the amended Maintenance
Continue readingClass Action/Mass Tort Actions in Korea
Plaintiffs in Korea, with rare exceptions, are unable to file class action lawsuits in Korean courts. The, only, two exceptions are under the Securities-Related Class Action Act of Korea (derivative/shareholder suits) and certain limited product liability claims under the Consumer Act of Korea (Suits by designated consumer advocacy groups or organizations). However, because of a recent massive data leak by major Korean-based banks, numerous NGOs, some attorneys and legislators have, again, demanded the implementation of a US-style class action system. Two bills are pending at the National
Continue readingMedical Malpractice Arbitration System in Korea: A Good Option for Many Plaintiffs
IPG has handled numerous medical malpractice matters for plaintiffs and defendants of medical malpractice cases in Korea in Seoul courts and we were, prior, to having knowledge of the composition of the new Korean Medical Dispute Mediation and Arbitration Agency very pessimistic about its usefulness for plaintiffs. When we first heard about the enactment of the new Korean medical malpractice law we were skeptical if the system would be useful for plaintiffs, since, often, the court and prosecutors are able to assert more pressure on doctors than
Continue readingKorean Medical Malpractice Arbitration System: Korean Medical Malpractice Attorneys in Seoul, Korea
The Korean National Assembly recently passed a law that will create a state agency with the authority to control the arbitration of medical malpractice cases in Korea. The primary objective of the new law is to reduce the cost and time required to resolve Korean medical malpractice cases. My Irish pessimism leads me to believe that this is more of a tool for doctors to avoid the shame and time associated with criminal and civil complaints. However, many claim that the makeup of the agency will favor
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