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May 06, 2025
Investors Sue West Pharma Over Post-COVID Stock Losses
The New England Teamsters Pension Fund has sued West Pharmaceutical Services Inc. and its top brass, alleging they misled investors by overstating demand for the company's high-margin products and hiding the loss of contracts after the COVID-19 pandemic, causing a stock price drop when the truth was finally revealed.
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May 06, 2025
Trade Secrets Emerge As Path For Cos. To Protect AI Works
Classifying creations of artificial intelligence tools as trade secrets has become a viable alternative to copyrights and patents — a shift that is presenting businesses using AI with a range of strategies and risks they must consider to protect their innovations.
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May 06, 2025
UBH Can't Escape Residential Treatment Coverage Suit
United Behavioral Health can't dodge a proposed class action claiming it used restrictive guidelines and bundled reimbursement requests to deny claims for residential mental health treatment, with a California federal judge saying plan participants' allegations were detailed enough to stay in court.
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May 06, 2025
Colo. Trauma Hospital Left Bonuses Out Of OT Math, Suit Says
A Colorado critical care hospital failed to factor bonuses into overtime calculations, resulting in a violation of the Fair Labor Standards Act and unpaid wages, a registration specialist said in a proposed collective action in federal court Tuesday.
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May 06, 2025
How A Small Pa. Firm Defended A Huge Fraud Case
When attorneys at Grail Law took on representation of one of three defendants facing trial for their purported roles in a $22 million healthcare fraud, the team knew it was up against the federal government's robust resources, and in a case that had already netted a string of guilty pleas.
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May 06, 2025
Buchanan Adds Senate Health Policy Vet To Gov't Practice
Buchanan Ingersoll & Rooney PC has hired the majority staff director of the U.S. Senate's Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee who aided Republican lawmakers, including its chair, Sen. Bill Cassidy, in advancing health policy legislation.
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May 06, 2025
Gene-Editing Co. Synthego Hits Ch. 11 With Sights On A Sale
California-based biotechnology company Synthego Corp. filed for Chapter 11 in Delaware bankruptcy court, listing up to $500 million in debt and outlining a plan to sell its assets to its prepetition lender during the proceedings.
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May 05, 2025
Columbia Inks $750M Settlement Over OB-GYN Sex Abuse
A New York state court on Monday signed off on a $750 million settlement secured by hundreds of patients who say they were sexually abused by a former Columbia University obstetrician-gynecologist, according to an announcement by the patients' attorneys.
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May 05, 2025
High Court Urged To Back HHS Authority On Preventive Care
The federal government urged the U.S. Supreme Court on Monday to overturn a Fifth Circuit ruling that found the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services' secretary lacked authority over a preventive healthcare services task force, arguing the HHS secretary's oversight stemmed from multiple laws and precedent.
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May 05, 2025
Medicaid Initiative Sponsor Sues To Stop New Fla. Law
A group trying to qualify a ballot measure to expand access to Medicaid coverage in Florida filed a complaint Sunday challenging a newly signed law that places additional requirements on amendment sponsors that the group says could force it to shut down.
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May 05, 2025
Trump Admin Urges Dismissal Of States' Abortion Pill Suit
The Trump administration on Monday asked a Texas federal judge to dismiss a lawsuit seeking to roll back access to the abortion medication mifepristone, contending the three states pursuing the case waited too long to file and are suing in the wrong jurisdiction.
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May 05, 2025
Wash. Panel Quizzes State In Biologist's Vax Mandate Case
Washington appellate judges hinted on Monday they might revive an ex-state biologist's suit claiming she was wrongfully denied a religious accommodation to keep her position without getting the COVID-19 vaccination, citing factual questions as to whether her job duties were essential and whether she was technically fired.
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May 05, 2025
Med Mal Retrial Axed Despite 'Confusing' Jury Instructions
A Georgia appellate panel on Monday reversed a trial court's decision to grant a new trial in a suit accusing an orthopedic surgeon of botching a knee surgery, saying "confusing" instructions to the jury from the trial judge did not warrant a retrial, given the circumstances.
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May 05, 2025
Fla. Judge Wants Briefs In ACA Trans Health Fight
A Florida federal judge Monday requested briefing from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services and the state of Florida on how to handle a suit challenging the Biden administration's regulations clarifying gender identity-based discrimination under the Affordable Care Act.
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May 05, 2025
20 AGs Sue To Stop 'Illegal Dismantling' Of HHS
Twenty attorneys general sued the Trump administration Monday in Rhode Island federal court alleging that massive cuts to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services violate the Constitution and usurp congressional authority.
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May 05, 2025
Insurer Needn't Pay $40M Over Surgical Sterilization Claims
A Colorado health system that settled with more than 6,000 patients after it was found to have inadequate surgical sterilization procedures can't tap into $40 million in excess coverage in connection with the incidents, a Tenth Circuit panel affirmed, finding patient claims could not be combined.
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May 05, 2025
Fed. Circ. Affirms Coverage Denial Over Pre-Service Surgery
A lower court did not err when it upheld the denial of a Navy veteran's shoulder disability claim based on a surgery that he had before entering the service, a Federal Circuit panel ruled.
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May 05, 2025
Rite Aid Hits Bankruptcy Less Than A Year After Previous Ch. 11
Drugstore chain Rite Aid Corp. reentered bankruptcy Monday less than a year after its earlier reorganization plan was approved, filing for Chapter 11 protection in New Jersey bankruptcy court with more than $1 billion in debt and plans for an asset sale.
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May 05, 2025
Celebrity Doctor Says McMahon Accuser's Atty Defamed Him
A celebrity doctor who has been fighting an information request from a former staffer for Vince McMahon accusing the former World Wrestling Entertainment executive of sexual assault and trafficking has claimed that the accuser's attorney defamed him and his practice during a press conference livestreamed on YouTube.
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May 05, 2025
Kaiser Permanente Escapes 401(k) Forfeiture Suit, For Now
A California federal judge tossed a proposed class action alleging Kaiser Permanente misspent forfeitures from an employee 401(k) plan, concluding the allegations failed to state a claim for a violation of federal benefits law.
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May 05, 2025
Justices Reject Review Of NLRB's COVID-19 Bonus Pay Order
The U.S. Supreme Court on Monday denied review of a shuttered New Jersey nursing home's challenge to the Third Circuit's enforcement of a National Labor Relations Board decision that found the employer unlawfully slashed or ended COVID-19 bonuses for unionized workers.
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May 05, 2025
Mass. Assisted Living Facility Settles Class Suit Over Fees
A Massachusetts assisted living facility has settled claims by a group of low-income, elderly residents that they were charged an illegal "ancillary fee" that depleted much of their monthly allowances.
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May 05, 2025
High Court Won't Hear Challenge To Miss. Ban On Pot Ads
The U.S. Supreme Court on Monday rejected an opportunity to hear a First Amendment challenge to Mississippi's policy outlawing medical marijuana advertisements, effectively preserving a circuit court decision that upheld the state's ban.
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May 02, 2025
Insulin Giants' Antitrust Victory On Shaky Ground At 2nd Circ.
A major legal triumph for manufacturers of wildly popular medications treating diabetes and obesity suddenly looked precarious Friday at the Second Circuit, where judges sounded open to reviving a proposed class action alleging a multibillion-dollar conspiracy in a controversial drug-discount program.
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May 02, 2025
Fla. Lawmakers Vote To Repeal Law That Limits Death Suits
Florida lawmakers have voted to do away with a statute that plaintiffs attorneys say unfairly and arbitrarily limits pain-and-suffering damages in fatal medical malpractice cases, but an attorney representing healthcare providers says that repealing the law will cause a flood of new lawsuits.
Expert Analysis
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Series
Playing Rugby Makes Me A Better Lawyer
My experience playing rugby, including a near-fatal accident, has influenced my legal practice on a professional, organizational and personal level by showing me the importance of maintaining empathy, fostering team empowerment and embracing the art of preparation, says James Gillenwater at Greenberg Traurig.
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How 2025 NDAA May Affect DOD Procurement Protests
A bid protest pilot program included in the 2025 National Defense Authorization Act shifts litigation costs onto unsuccessful bid protesters and raises claim-filing thresholds, which could increase risks to U.S. Department of Defense contractors who file protests, and reduce oversight of DOD procurement awards, say attorneys at Venable.
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Looking Back At 2024's Noteworthy State AG Litigation
State attorneys general across the U.S. took bold steps in 2024 to address unlawful activities by corporations in several areas, including privacy and data security, financial transparency, children's internet safety, and other overall consumer protection claims, say attorneys at Troutman Pepper.
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Opinion
No, Litigation Funders Are Not 'Fleeing' The District Of Del.
A recent study claimed that litigation funders have “fled” Delaware federal court due to a standing order requiring disclosure of third-party financing, but responsible funders have no problem litigating in this jurisdiction, and many other factors could explain the decline in filings, say Will Freeman and Sarah Tsou at Omni Bridgeway.
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Liability Risk For AI In Medical Devices Demands Greater Care
As regulators push for legal reform surrounding artificial intelligence and cases implicating product liability for AI in medical technology continue to rise, manufacturers must adapt and implement new strategies to accommodate evolving risks, say attorneys at Crowell & Moring.
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Top 10 Noncompete Developments Of 2024
Following an eventful year in noncompete law at both state and federal levels, employers can no longer rely on a court's willingness to blue-pencil overbroad agreements and are proceeding at their own peril if they do not thoughtfully review and carefully enforce such agreements, say attorneys at Faegre Drinker.
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5 E-Discovery Predictions For 2025 And Beyond
In the year to come, e-discovery will be shaped by new and emerging trends, from the adoption of artificial intelligence provisions in protective orders, to the proliferation of emojis as a source of evidence in contemporary litigation, say attorneys at Littler.
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What 2024 Tells Us About Calif. Health Transaction Reviews
Looking back at the California Office of Health Care Affordability's first year accepting notices for material healthcare transactions reveals critical lessons on what the OHCA's review process may mean for the future of covered transactions in the state, say attorneys at Ropes & Gray.
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Republican Trifecta Amplifies Risks For Cos. In 3 Key Areas
Expected coordination between a Republican Congress and presidential administration may expose companies to simultaneous criminal, civil and congressional investigations, particularly with regard to supply chain risks in certain industries, government contracting and cross-border investment, say attorneys at Morgan Lewis.
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Updated HIPAA Rule Is A Necessary Step For Data Protection
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services' updated rules addressing cybersecurity threats in healthcare will necessitate significant investment in technology, training and compliance infrastructure, but are an essential evolution in safeguarding data in an increasingly digital world, say attorneys at Clark Hill.
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6 Predictions For Cyber Risk And Insurance In 2025
This year is likely to bring with it some thorny and expensive cyber challenges, including increased ransomware activity, more data breach class actions and continued efforts to define business interruption loss calculations, say attorneys at Wiley.
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7 Ways 2nd Trump Administration May Affect Partner Hiring
President-elect Donald Trump's return to the White House will likely have a number of downstream effects on partner hiring in the legal industry, from accelerated hiring timelines to increased vetting of prospective employees, say recruiters at Macrae.
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How Trump 2.0 May Change Business In Latin America
Companies in Latin America should expect to face more trade restrictions, tighter economic sanctions and enhanced corruption risks, as the incoming administration shifts focus to certain non-U.S. actors, most notably China, says Matteson Ellis at Miller & Chevalier.
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Opinion
Courts Must Curb The Drug Price Negotiation Program
The Inflation Reduction Act's drug price negotiation program upends incentive structures that drive medical innovation, and courts must act appropriately to avoid devastating consequences for American healthcare and the pharmaceutical industry, says Jeff Stier at the Consumer Choice Center.
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E-Discovery Quarterly: Rulings On Custodian Selection
Several recent rulings make clear that the proportionality of additional proposed custodians will depend on whether the custodians have unique relevant documents, and producing parties should consider whether information already in the record will show that they have relevant documents that otherwise might not be produced, say attorneys at Sidley.