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The Legal Intelligencer

NJ Court Affirms Codey Law Prohibiting Physicians From Opening Pharmacies

Physician groups should be aware of the broad applicability of the New Jersey Codey Law as it applies to referrals to entities that a practitioner has an interest in, and structure (or reevaluate) their practices and businesses accordingly.
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The Legal Intelligencer

From 'Reginelli' to 'Leadbitter': The Evolution of the Peer Review Protection Act

Confidentiality (or lack thereof) of documents submitted to or generated by patient safety, peer review, and credentialing committees has long been a question pondered by the courts in connection with discovery conducted in medical malpractice cases.
8 minute read

Law.com

How I Made Partner: 'To Be Successful, Become Indispensable,' Says Brian Lee of Alston & Bird

"I hope to continue to move our industry to the point where a diverse legal team is not required by clients, but the norm."
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The Recorder

Judge Cuts Length of SF Trial, the 'Most Complex Yet' Over Opioids

"You have a hard job ahead of you," Senior U.S. District Judge Charles Breyer told lawyers at a pretrial hearing on Wednesday. Opening statements begin April 25.
5 minute read

The Legal Intelligencer

Protecting Patients From Disclosure of Mental Health Issues

One issue in Pennsylvania that will just not go away relates to a party's mental health records and to what extent they may be disclosed and utilized as evidence.
9 minute read

Law.com

'McKinsey Bargained for Closure.' Consultant Moves to Dismiss Opioid Lawsuits

McKinsey & Co.'s arguments to dismiss opioid lawsuits have garnered amicus support from 11 states, including Connecticut and Texas, and the U.S. Chamber of Commerce and the American Tort Reform Association.
5 minute read

Law.com

In State's Largest-Ever Award, Iowa Jury Renders $97.4M Plaintiff Verdict in Med-Mal Case

An Iowa jury found physicians were negligent during the delivery of a baby, awarding his family $97.4 million in damages, the largest award in the state's history, the plaintiffs attorneys announced Monday.
3 minute read

The Recorder

Sheppard Mullin Strengthens Health Care Play With 4-Partner Team in New York

Earlier this month, the firm added a five-lawyer health care real estate team in Los Angeles.
2 minute read

Delaware Law Weekly

$45M Jury Verdict: CareDx Diagnoses Intentional False Advertising by Competitor Natera

A $45 million jury verdict—including $23 million in punitive damages—pushed Natera's stock price down 15% Tuesday while CareDx's climbed 10%.
3 minute read

Law.com

Motley Rice, Morgan Lewis Square Off Again as Opioid Jury Trial Opens in Rhode Island

A jury trial over the opioid crisis begins in Rhode Island this week with Morgan, Lewis & Bockius against Motley Rice, two law firms that previously faced off in California.
3 minute read

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