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Working Across the 'Entire Ecosystem' Propels Ropes & Gray's Life Sciences Practice

"Our health care, life sciences practices have been a big part of Ropes & Gray's portfolio for a very long time. We're a mature practice and we continue to grow and diversify in the market," said Tim McCrystal at Ropes & Gray, The American Lawyer's 2024 winner for Specialty Corporate Department of the Year, Pharma and Health Care.
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Connecticut Law Tribune

Couple Claims Fertility Clinic Mistakenly Destroyed Their Embryos

"There are few relationships that involve as much trust as between a couple and their fertility doctor," Tracey B. Cowan, counsel for the plaintiffs, said. "They're working together to bring children into the world. Here that trust was misplaced and betrayed, and for that, Illume and Dr. Leondires must be held accountable."
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The Legal Intelligencer

Hospital Must Provide Pre-Complaint Discovery in Privacy Breach Case, Pa. Judge Rules

"Plaintiff is clearly embarking upon a fishing expedition regarding defendants," the defendants had argued.
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The Recorder

SAG-AFTRA Union Health Plan Slammed With Data Breach Class Actions in Wake of Phishing Attack

SAG-AFTRA Health Plan, which provides health care benefits to eligible members of the entertainment industry, was hit with three class actions in California following a data breach incident that occurred in September.
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Law.com

What Does Ohio Supreme Court's Opioid Decision Mean for Public Nuisance Claims?

The Ohio Supreme Court's decision on Tuesday could impact other opioid litigation and possibly influence other mass torts, such as those over social media or mass shootings.
6 minute read

The Legal Intelligencer

Judge Approves $25M Medical Monitoring Settlement Over Philips CPAP Devices

Final approval of Philips' $25 million settlement was granted last week by U.S. District Senior Judge Joy Flowers Conti of the Western District of Pennsylvania.
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Law.com

State Court Considers If Physician Can Be Held Liable for Lack of Tests, Treatment

"We said that was a continuing stream of treatment and, therefore, the statute of repose applied. But here, we don't have that. We don't have a continuous stream of treatment, we have a lack of treatment. We have plenty of visits in which the doctor doesn't perform the initial test, and I think that's the crux of the theory of negligence," Massachusetts Associate Justice Gabrielle R. Wolohojian said during oral arguments before the state high court.
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New York Law Journal

Combatting Agency Overreach in Healthcare Law and Policy

A new ruling changes NY law on dispensing in-office therapies for oncologists and restores an oncologist’s ability to provide supportive therapies in-office.
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The Legal Intelligencer

The Essential Role of Partnership Agreements in Health Care Private Practices

A partnership agreement serves as a critical foundation for the successful ownership, governance, operation and longevity of a practice, delineating the rights, responsibilities, financial interests and expectations of co-owners.
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The American Lawyer

Morgan Lewis Snatches Up Former Orrick Partner in Boston

Litigator Stephen Hall focuses his practice on representing companies in a variety of regulated industries, such as tech and life sciences.
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