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September 23, 2025
EX-CTA Worker's $425K Vaccine Bias Award Capped At $300K
An Illinois federal judge lowered a former Chicago Transit Authority employee's $425,000 jury award to $300,000 Tuesday for the ex-worker's claim that he was wrongly fired for refusing the COVID-19 vaccine, entering a judgment the judge said he'll later amend with awards that include back and front pay.
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September 23, 2025
Two Longtime HHS Attys Depart Posts For Crowell & Moring
Two prominent U.S. Department of Health and Human Services attorneys have left their posts for Crowell & Moring LLP after more than two decades in the federal government.
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September 23, 2025
Burns White Launches Correctional Healthcare Practice Group
Pittsburgh-based Mid-Law firm Burns White LLC has launched a practice group focused on helping clients navigate liability risk from providing healthcare in prisons and other correctional settings.
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September 23, 2025
Foley & Lardner Adds Healthcare Deals Pro From Holland & Knight
Foley & Lardner LLP has continued its expansion in Nashville with the addition of another former Holland & Knight LLP attorney, expanding its healthcare and life sciences and manufacturing sector capabilities.
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September 23, 2025
HealthTrackRx Names 2nd Chief Legal Officer In 2025
Texas-based infectious disease laboratory HealthTrackRx has added a new chief legal officer following the departure of the top attorney it hired earlier this year.
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September 23, 2025
AI Health Benefits Platform Secures $400M In New Funding
Enterprise health technology company Capital Rx Inc. announced Tuesday that it has secured a $400 million investment and will subsequently rebrand as Judi Health to "better reflect its roots" as a full-service health benefits technology company.
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September 23, 2025
Pa. Health Network To Pay $1.15M In 401(k) Forfeiture Suit
A Pennsylvania health system agreed to pay workers $1.15 million to resolve a federal suit alleging it unlawfully used forfeited retirement plan funds to satisfy its contribution obligations and allowed workers to be overcharged for plan administrative fees.
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September 22, 2025
2nd Circ. Undoes $25M Restitution In Horse-Doping Case
A veterinarian convicted of conspiracy in a sprawling horse-doping scheme has escaped $25 million in restitution and is also off the hook for the $10.3 million forfeiture of funds tied to the sale of undetectable, performance-enhancement drugs, the Second Circuit said Monday.
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September 22, 2025
Family Sues For $100M In Child's Hyperbaric Chamber Death
The family of a 5-year-old boy who died in a hyperbaric chamber explosion in January sued the center that was treating the child and the manufacturer of the chamber for more than $100 million in damages Monday, alleging the Michigan clinic concealed the dangers of using the chamber.
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September 22, 2025
5th Circ.'s 340B Ruling 'Limited,' Pharma Cos. Tell 4th Circ.
The Fifth Circuit's recent refusal to block a Mississippi law regulating the delivery of discounted drugs to rural providers can't be wielded by West Virginia in its battle over the law's constitutionality because of the distinctions between the two state laws, a coalition of pharmaceutical companies told the Fourth Circuit.
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September 22, 2025
J&J Ruling Misapplied Goldman Precedent, 3rd Circ. Told
The U.S. Chamber of Commerce and other business organizations are supporting Johnson & Johnson's call for the full Third Circuit to reconsider a ruling that the groups argue could "saddle" companies with investor class-action suits through the misapplication of a recent U.S. Supreme Court ruling.
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September 22, 2025
Harvard Beats Suit Over Instructor's Vaccine-Refusal Firing
Harvard University beat a suit by a former medical school instructor who claimed he was wrongly fired for refusing to get a COVID-19 vaccine, as a federal judge ruled his dismissal was automatically triggered when he was terminated by a Harvard-affiliated hospital.
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September 22, 2025
Mich. Judge Won't Certify Class In Dental Insurer TCPA Suit
A Michigan federal judge won't certify a proposed class alleging Solstice Benefits sent unsolicited faxes to customers in violation of the Telephone Consumer Protection Act, finding that determining members of the class would require highly individualized inquiries that would essentially defeat the purpose of a class action.
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September 22, 2025
CVS's Omnicare Hits Ch. 11 After $949M FCA Judgment
Omnicare LLC, CVS Health's subsidiary that provides pharmacy services for long-term care facilities, filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy relief Monday in Texas following a $949 million judgment against Omnicare and CVS issued by a New York federal judge earlier this year.
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September 22, 2025
Novant Escapes Black Ex-Lab Worker's Race Bias Suit
A North Carolina federal judge tossed a Black lab supervisor's suit claiming hospital system Novant Health cut ties with her because she complained that a cartoon shared at work was racist, saying she hadn't done enough to show the company was motivated by prejudice.
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September 22, 2025
Wachtell, Paul Weiss Advise On Pfizer's $7.3B Obesity Path
Pfizer Inc. will acquire Metsera Inc. for $4.9 billion in cash, as the U.S. pharmaceutical giant bets on the biotech firm's experimental treatments for obesity and cardiometabolic diseases, the companies said Monday.
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September 22, 2025
Fla. Marketer Gets 57 Months For $11.5M Medicare Fraud
A Florida marketer received nearly five years in prison after admitting in Florida federal court to his role in a scheme to defraud the U.S. out of $11.5 million by convincing Medicare beneficiaries to take genetic screen tests that were not medically necessary.
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September 22, 2025
Anthem's $12.9M ERISA Deal Clears First Hurdle
A New York federal judge has granted preliminary approval to a nearly $12.9 million settlement resolving claims that Anthem wrongfully denied coverage for residential behavioral health treatment under employer-sponsored health plans.
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September 22, 2025
Mayo Clinic Can't Fully Nix Suit Over Withheld Benefits Info
The Mayo Clinic and its benefits administrator can't entirely escape a worker's suit claiming they pushed her to work with pricey out-of-network providers and wouldn't provide reimbursement estimates, after a Minnesota federal judge said she supported some federal benefits law claims with enough detail to remain in court.
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September 22, 2025
4 Firms Build Patient Square's $2.6B Premier Take-Private Deal
Technology-driven healthcare company Premier Inc. on Monday announced plans to go private after being bought by healthcare investment firm Patient Square Capital in a transaction valued at $2.6 billion that was built by four law firms.
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September 22, 2025
ProPhase COVID-19 Testing Units Hit Ch. 11 In NJ
Biotechnology company ProPhase Labs Inc. put three of its COVID-19 laboratory testing subsidiaries in Chapter 11 bankruptcy Monday in New Jersey with combined liabilities of more than $13 million, saying it has been underpaid by insurance companies.
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September 19, 2025
Trump Tags H-1B Visa Apps With $100,000 Fee
President Donald Trump on Friday signed an executive order to impose a $100,000 fee for H-1B visas, framing it as a "restriction on entry" necessary to stem the entry of high-skilled foreign workers, particularly in science and technology fields.
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September 19, 2025
IBS Drug Buyers Win Class Cert. In Takeda Antitrust Case
A Massachusetts federal judge on Friday certified buyer classes in litigation alleging Takeda Pharmaceutical broke antitrust law by cutting a pay-for-delay deal with Par Pharmaceuticals to keep a generic version of Takeda's anti-constipation drug Amitiza off the market for several years.
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September 19, 2025
Ga. Providers Seek Exit From 'Conspiratorial' BCBS Fraud Suit
Healthcare consulting firm HaloMD and several providers urged a federal judge Friday to toss a lawsuit from Blue Cross Blue Shield of Georgia accusing them of abusing a federal dispute resolution process for surprise medical bills, arguing the insurer's suit offers little more than "inflammatory, conspiratorial rhetoric."
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September 19, 2025
Goodwin, Latham Steer E-Commerce Co. Pattern's $300M IPO
Top Amazon.com reseller Pattern Group Inc. kicked off its public-market trading debut on the Nasdaq on Friday with a $300 million initial public offering guided by Goodwin Procter LLP, and Latham & Watkins LLP represented the underwriters, which include Goldman Sachs & Co. LLC and J.P. Morgan.
Expert Analysis
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Series
Adapting To Private Practice: From US Attorney To BigLaw
When I transitioned to private practice after government service — most recently as the U.S. attorney for the Eastern District of Virginia — I learned there are more similarities between the two jobs than many realize, with both disciplines requiring resourcefulness, zealous advocacy and foresight, says Zach Terwilliger at V&E.
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Most-Favored Nation Drug Pricing Could Shake Up US Pharma
Recent moves from the executive and legislative branches represent a serious attempt to revive and refine the first Trump administration's most-favored-nations model for drug pricing, though implementation could bring unintended consequences for pharmaceutical manufacturers and will likely draw significant legal opposition, say attorneys at Morgan Lewis.
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The Ins And Outs Of Consensual Judicial References
As parties consider the possibility of judicial reference to resolve complex disputes, it is critical to understand how the process works, why it's gaining traction, and why carefully crafted agreements make all the difference, say attorneys at Pillsbury.
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How Focus On Menopause Care Is Fueling Innovation, Access
Recent legislative developments concerning the growing field of menopause care are creating opportunities for increased investment and innovation in the space as they increase access to education and coverage, say attorneys at Kirkland.
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Opinion
The BigLaw Settlements Are About Risk, Not Profit
The nine Am Law 100 firms that settled with the Trump administration likely did so because of the personal risk faced by equity partners in today's billion‑dollar national practices, enabled by an ethics rule primed for modernization, says Adam Forest at Scale.
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Neb.'s Cannabis Regulatory Void Poses Operational Risks
With the Nebraska Legislature recently declining to advance any cannabis legislation, leaving the state without a regulatory framework for voter-passed initiatives, the risks of operating without clear rules will likely affect patients, providers and caregivers, says John Cartier at Omnus Law.
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Del. Dispatch: A Look At Indemnification Notice Provisions
The Delaware Supreme Court's recent decision in Thompson Street Capital Partners v. Sonova U.S. Hearing Instruments serves as a reminder that noncompliance with contractual requirements for an indemnification claim notice may result in forfeiture of the indemnification right, depending on both the agreement language and the circumstances, say attorneys at Fried Frank.
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Series
Brazilian Jiujitsu Makes Me A Better Lawyer
Competing in Brazilian jiujitsu – often against opponents who are much larger and younger than me – has allowed me to develop a handful of useful skills that foster the resilience and adaptability necessary for a successful legal career, says Tina Dorr of Barnes & Thornburg.
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FDA Commissioner Speech Suggests New Vision For Agency
In his first public remarks as U.S. Food and Drug Administration commissioner, Marty Makary outlined an ambitious framework for change centered around cultural restoration, scientific integrity, regulatory flexibility and selective modernization, and substantial enforcement shifts for the food and tobacco sectors, say attorneys at Arnall Golden.
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AG Watch: Texas Expands Use Of Consumer Protection Laws
In recent years under Attorney General Ken Paxton, Texas has demonstrated the breadth of its public interest authority by bringing actions in areas not traditionally associated with consumer protection law, including recent actions involving sports and public safety, say attorneys at Kelley Drye.
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Customs Fraud Enforcement In The Age Of Tariffs
In the wake of the Trump administration’s new approach toward tariffs, two recent Justice Department developments demonstrate aggressive customs fraud enforcement, with the DOJ emphasizing competitive harm to American businesses, and signaling that investigations will likely involve both civil and criminal enforcement tools, say attorneys at Bernstein Litowitz and London & Naor.
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Series
Power To The Paralegals: An Untapped Source For Biz Roles
Law firms looking to recruit legal business talent should consider turning to paralegals, who practice several key skills every day that prepare them to thrive in marketing and client development roles, says Vanessa Torres at Lowenstein Sandler.
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A Path Forward For Colo. Pot Products After Failed Safety Test
As cannabis products in Colorado face increasingly rigorous contamination testing, decontamination and remediation can be an alternative to destruction after a failed safety check, in certain circumstances, so understanding the nuances of these procedures is vital, say attorneys at Troutman Pepper.
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International Ramifications Of Canada's Health AI Moves
Recent artificial intelligence developments in Canada's health industry are creating ripple effects for global investors, cross-border innovators and legal practitioners, and may create opportunities for U.S. companies rethinking their international strategies, says Atoussa Mahmoudpour at AMR Law.
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Series
Playing Poker Makes Me A Better Lawyer
Poker is a master class in psychology, risk management and strategic thinking, and I’m a better attorney because it has taught me to read my opponents, adapt when I’m dealt the unexpected and stay patient until I'm ready to reveal my hand, says Casey Kingsley at McCreadyLaw.