Constitutional Law – May 23, 2012

by Proskauer Rose LLP on 5/17/2012

In This Issue: - Editor’s Overview ...1 - Health Care Reform Remains Alive and Well as DOL Enforces ACA through Plan Audits ...2 - Class Warfare — ERISA Class Litigation in Light of Wal-Mart v....more

by Nicola Carmine Salerno on 5/12/2012

Il primo passo obbligato per la spending review in sanità è l'inserimento di principi di selettività nell'offerta delle prestazioni. Dall'universalismo assoluto all'universalismo selettivo....more

by Dinsmore & Shohl LLP on 4/27/2012

A recent court ruling could make it easier for employers to insist on regular attendance, even with disabled employees. Earlier this month the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit rejected a nurse’s claim that her...more

by Snell & Wilmer L.L.P. on 4/24/2012

On March 30, 2012, a three-judge panel for the United States Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit unanimously agreed to vacate a $44.9 million judgment against Tuomey Healthcare System, Inc. for Stark law violations,...more

by Dickinson Wright on 4/20/2012

IN THIS ISSUE: - Health Care Reform for Group Plans: Requirements for Summary of Benefits and Coverage - Accidental Death and Dismemberment Case Update - SELECT CASE SUMMARIES - DICKINSON WRIGHT ERISA...more

by Sedgwick LLP on 4/18/2012

California Code of Civil Procedure section 425.16 – known as the anti-SLAPP (Strategic Lawsuit Against Public Participation) statute – provides a procedural mechanism to test, before costly discovery and pre-trial...more

by Patton Boggs LLP on 4/13/2012

In This Issue: - DOMESTIC POLICY MATTERS Congress is in recess, returning April 16th. Late last week, newly-appointed Senate Parliamentarian Elizabeth MacDonough released a procedural opinion that last summer’s...more

by Winthrop & Weinstine, P.A. on 4/9/2012

The Minnesota Legislature had another busy week in St. Paul with hours-long floor sessions that included the passage of many omnibus bills and approval of conference committee reports. Lawmakers are now headed home for their...more