The Pennsylvania Supreme Court’s argument session set to open Oct. 23 in Pittsburgh is filled with novel issues, but attorneys who handle medical malpractice disputes may want to pay special attention.

The justices are set to hear arguments in a handful of high-profile medical malpractice cases that touch on a range of issues, from the possible discovery of emails between hospitals and outside public relations firms, to whether defense attorneys can raise arguments about the potential risks and complications of surgeries when defending their clients.