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National Law Journal

3 Things to Know About US Rep. Tom Marino, at Center of DEA Controversy

Rep. Thomas Marino, R-Pennsylvania, withdrew his name for consideration as President Trump's drug czar, two days after a bombshell from The Washington Post/60 Minutes report about the congressman's role as chief advocate for a 2016 federal law that weakened the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration's control over opioid distributors. Here are a few things to know about the man at the center of the investigation.
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National Law Journal

Ex-Wiley Rein Partner Alex Azar Tops List to Be Next HHS Secretary

Alex Azar II, a former Wiley Rein partner who served four years as general counsel of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, is the leading candidate to head the department, according to several accounts citing sources familiar with the matter.
3 minute read

The Legal Intelligencer

Justices Mull 'Limitless Liability' Against Hospitals in Hep C Outbreak Case

"Limitless liability" is what health care providers in Pennsylvania would be exposed to if the state Supreme Court determined that UPMC could be liable for the conduct of a former drug-addicted employee who caused a hepatitis C outbreak in Kansas two years after being fired by the Pittsburgh-based hospital, a lawyer representing the hospital told the justices.
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Daily Report Online

High Court Asked to Dump $22M Med Verdict on 'Ordinary Negligence' Jury Charge

The Georgia Supreme Court heard arguments Monday over whether a $22 million verdict against a pain specialist should be reversed because the jury was allowed to consider ordinary negligence.
11 minute read

Texas Lawyer

Gardere Expands in Mexico City With 5 Litigation Lawyers

Gardere Wynne Sewell acquires the five-lawyer commercial arbitration and litigation boutique Bufete Hernandez Romo, boosting Mexico City office to 22 lawyers.
3 minute read

Corporate Counsel

Boston Scientific Hires Boehringer Ingelheim's Head Litigator as New GC

Medical device company Boston Scientific Corp. has appointed Desiree Ralls-Morrison its new general counsel.
6 minute read

National Law Journal

Here's What Health Care Lawyers Are Saying About Trump's Latest ACA Moves

Health care lawyers weigh in on two actions taken late last week by the Trump administration to start dismantling the Affordable Care Act.
5 minute read

Daily Report Online

Georgia Supreme Court Rules In Vitro Baby Has No Legal Father

A divided Georgia Supreme Court opinion released Monday appears to create a new class of baby: one that may not legally have parents.The high…
4 minute read

Daily Report Online

High Court Upholds Certificate of Need Law for Health Facilities

The Georgia Supreme Court turned aside a constitutional challenge to the the state's Certificate of Need statute, which requires approval by the Department of Community Health before hospitals and some other medical providers can open or expand a facility.
4 minute read

Daily Business Review

Nursing Homes Seek Variances From Generator Requirement

 As industry attorneys wage a legal battle over new rules requiring nursing homes and assisted living facilities to have generators that can…
3 minute read

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