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Texas Lawyer

Slow, Quiet Abortion Ban Reform: Texas Passes Law Protecting Some Pregnancy Complication Treatments

A bill quietly made its way through the Texas Legislature this year that protects Texas doctors and pharmacists from liability if they treat women experiencing two different kinds of pregnancy complications.
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Law.com

8th Circuit Affirms Denial of Coverage for Complication Resulting From Bariatric Surgery, a 'Non-Covered Expense'

"Because Shafer's plan specifically excludes coverage of treatment for complications of weight-reduction surgery, neither Iowa law nor the ACA require that his treatment be covered," Judge Raymond W. Gruender wrote on behalf of the court.
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New York Law Journal

Settlement Money From CVS, Walgreens Opioid Settlement Coming by Year's End

Consistent with previous "Big Three" opioid distributor agreements, the settlements require 85% of the funds be allocated to programs that address the ongoing opioid crisis through treatment, education and prevention efforts.
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The Legal Intelligencer

Dilworth Paxson Elects First Female Co-Managing Partner

Trusts and estates partner Kristen Behrens will join litigation partner Patrick Northen, who has been in the role for the past five years.
4 minute read

National Law Journal

Private Employers Should Take a Fresh Look at Their COVID-Era Vaccination and Testing Policies 

Multi-state employers, in particular, must keep abreast of varying state laws. Additionally, those operating in industries such as health care and child care continue to be subject to additional requirements (or prohibitions) in some jurisdictions.
6 minute read

National Law Journal

Reed Smith Expands Life Sciences Practice With Manatt Partner-Counsel Duo

Reed Smith has added Brian Bewley and Kaitlyn Dunn to its roster amid rising regulatory scrutiny in the health care and life sciences space.
3 minute read

Daily Report Online

Ga. Court of Appeals Eyes 'Authorized Physician' Term in Workers' Comp Claims

"If you don't have the authorized treating physician's report releasing the person to full duty, then it's like a crapshoot," Presiding Judge M. Yvette Miller said.
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Daily Report Online

Ga. Court of Appeals Rejects Inconsistent-Verdict Challenge to $8.5M Verdict

A unanimous panel voted to affirm the trial court judgment because the jury verdict could be constructed in a way that "resolves any ambiguities."
3 minute read

National Law Journal

Senior FDA Official Joins Morgan Lewis, as Biotech Client Demand Remains High

Maarika Kimbrell is joining Morgan Lewis as major federal legislation and ongoing regulatory changes have helped to drive client demand within the health care space.
3 minute read

The Legal Intelligencer

CMS Waivers, Flexibilities and the Transition From the COVID Public Health Emergency

The HHS, along with states and private insurance plans, will continue to provide guidance in the months ahead. It is important to note that the administration's response to the pandemic will not be solely dependent on the PHE status, as there are numerous measures and flexibilities that will remain unaffected during the transition.
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