By Kristen Rasmussen

By Kristen Rasmussen

July 01, 2017 | Texas Lawyer

Meet Dallas Area Rapid Transit's GC: Scott Carlson

J. Scott Carlson, general counsel of Dallas Area Rapid Transit (DART), home to the USA's largest light-rail system, is profiled by reporter Kristen Rasmussen.

By BY KRISTEN RASMUSSEN

3 minute read

May 02, 2017 | National Law Journal

Gov't Doesn't Owe Health Insurers, US House Tells Court

The U.S. House of Representatives on Monday asked for permission from the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit to file an amicus brief urging it to affirm the lower court's ruling in a case involving failed Chicago-based health insurer Land of Lincoln Mutual Health Insurance. The insurer is arguing the government owes it money under the ACA Risk Corridor program; the U.S. government says it doesn't.

By By Kristen Rasmussen

6 minute read

March 23, 2017 | Daily Report Online

Here Are The Hill Lawyers Behind Obamacare Repeal Efforts

Here are some of the congressional attorneys playing a role in the health care legislation efforts, representing both parties, both chambers and various committees. They include Kim Brandt, chief oversight counsel, Senate Committee on Finance; Nick Bath, health policy director, Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor and Pensions (HELP); Mike Bloomquist, deputy staff director House Committee on Energy and Commerce; Karen Christian, general counsel, House Committee on Energy and Commerce; Allison Halataei, general counsel, House Committee on Ways and Means; and Jane Lucas, legislative director for Sen. John Thune, R-South Dakota.

By By Kristen Rasmussen

29 minute read