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Life Sciences and Medical Tech Legal Trends for 2020

The life sciences and medical technology space is growing rapidly; trends in this space for 2020 reflect this growth. This article addresses the trends to expect, and how that may impact the work their attorneys will be facing in 2020 and beyond.
6 minute read

New York Law Journal

Acupuncture Fee Schedule, '8-Unit Rule', Preclusion

In his No-Fault Insurance Law Wrap-Up, David M. Barshay discusses recent decisions in the field, including what rates apply for acupuncture and cupping services.
14 minute read

Daily Business Review

Attorney General Moody, Pharmacy Chains Tangle in Opioid Lawsuit

CVS Pharmacy and Walgreens filed a third-party complaint against 500 "John and Jane Doe" doctors, alleging that the prescribing physicians — and not the drug stores — are to blame for faulty opioid prescriptions.
5 minute read

New Jersey Law Journal

The Patient Care Ombudsman: A Different Type of Estate Professional

Given that hospital bankruptcies are on the rise, the role of the patient care ombudsman is becoming more necessary and commonplace. The key challenge the courts face is striking a balance between ensuring ongoing proper patient care while maximizing the bankruptcy estate.
7 minute read

Corporate Counsel

1 Industry Pays Certain Women In-House Counsel More Than Men

"For the first time in any industry, we're seeing females at the managing counsel level outearn their male counterparts," said Brittney McDonough, managing director and chairwoman of health care and life sciences at BarkerGilmore.
3 minute read

Daily Business Review

House Renews Debate Over Ending 'No-Fault' Auto Insurance

"There is extreme value in transitioning to a new system without adding additional layers of policy that may not be necessary," bill sponsor Erin Grall said.
4 minute read

New Jersey Law Journal

Was Worker's Firing for Medical Marijuana Use Discriminatory?

Hearing arguments Tuesday, the state Supreme Court is considering whether a funeral home was required to accommodate its employee's use of medical marijuana.
9 minute read

Daily Report Online

Justices Hear Arguments in Class Action Over Hospital Liens on Uninsured Plaintiffs

Lawyers representing patients hit with liens for bills based on claimed exorbitant "chargemaster" rates say the practice penalizes them while insured patients pay less.
5 minute read

Texas Lawyer

Too Soon? Texas-Led Coalition Asks SCOTUS to Reject Appeal on Obamacare

The state of Texas has asked the U.S. Supreme Court not to take up an appeal of litigation over the Affordable Care Act, and instead give a Texas district court the chance to determine if the entire health care act is unconstitutional.
4 minute read

Corporate Counsel

Centene Names New General Counsel After WellCare Acquisition

The St. Louis-based health insurer announced on Monday that senior vice president Chris Koster will take over as GC as the firm's former top lawyer transitions to his new role as president of the Centene Charitable Foundation.
3 minute read

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