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New Jersey Law Journal

NJ Judge Recognizes Cause of Action for Wrongful Prolongation of Life

In a case of first impression, a New Jersey judge has ruled that the family of a woman allegedly resuscitated against her wishes may sue the hospital and its staff for wrongful prolongation of life.
7 minute read

The Recorder

Calling Trump's Health Care Move 'Sabotage,' Becerra Teams Up for New Suit

The California attorney general this spring boosted his legal team's health care expertise.
3 minute read

New York Law Journal

NY and Other AGs Vow to Sue Trump Administration Over Loss of ACA Subsidy

Attorney General Eric Schneiderman is among the state AGs vowing to sue the Trump administration over the end of critical subsidy payments to insurers selling coverage through the Affordable Care Act.
2 minute read

Corporate Counsel

CIGNA and Benefit Manager Sued for Alleged Med Equipment Overcharges

A Texas resident has filed a federal lawsuit against Connecticut-based Cigna Health and Life Insurance Co. and one of its pharmacy benefit managers, CareCentrix Inc., charging they conspired to drive up the consumer costs of home patient care and durable medical equipment.
6 minute read

Delaware Business Court Insider

Books Demand Favors Universal Health Ahead of Possible Derivative Suit

Universal Health Services Inc. may cite any documents produced in a books-and-records action to support a motion to dismiss expected derivative litigation over the company's alleged practice of committing patients to mental institutions against their will, the Delaware Court of Chancery ruled on Thursday.
4 minute read

New York Law Journal

Hospitals Agree to Improve Access for Persons With Disabilities

Settling a years-long lawsuit, several New York City-based health care institutions have agreed to update their buildings to make them accessible for individuals with disabilities.
3 minute read

Corporate Counsel

Investigations Into Alleged Surgery Double-Booking Highlight Hospitals' Need for Compliance

Federal and state officials reportedly are probing the scheduling practices of a prominent surgeon in New York, highlighting compliance issues facing teaching hospitals.
14 minute read

The Legal Intelligencer

Agency Possession or Control Required for RTKL Disclosure

The Pennsylvania Department of Human Services cannot be compelled to disclose nursing home provider rates if it does not possess or control the financial records requested under the Right-to-Know Law, the Commonwealth Court has ruled.
5 minute read

National Law Journal

Former Greenberg Traurig Partner Named as Acting HHS Secretary

President Donald Trump announced Tuesday that Eric Hargan will serve as HHS' acting secretary, less than a week after the U.S. Senate confirmed him as deputy secretary, the agency's No. 2 spot. His financial disclosure forms revealed his former clients and his income at the firm.
5 minute read

New Jersey Law Journal

High Court Considers Unemployment Benefits for Job-Hopper

Tackling a scenario in which lower courts have reached diverging opinions, the New Jersey Supreme Court is considering whether a worker can receive unemployment benefits after a second job has failed to pan out.
3 minute read

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