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Maryland Medical Marijuana Law Signed by Governor

by Aaron Kase | Lawyers.com on 5/3/2013

Maryland Gov. Martin O’Malley signed a bill into law today partially legalizing medical use of marijuana. The bill was previously approved by the state Senate in a 42-4 vote....more

Congress Drafts Compounding Legislation -- Defines Compounded Drugs as "New Drugs" Under the FFDCA and Creates Bright Line Between...

by Elinor Hart, Rachael G. Pontikes | Duane Morris LLP on 4/30/2013

In the wake of the New England Compounding Center meningitis outbreak, the federal government has actively pushed for greater legislative oversight over compounding pharmacies. On April 26, 2013, the U.S. Senate Committee on...more

Alabama Legislative Update – Week 9: Bills Make Significant Progress in the House

by Denise Killebrew, Dennis Nabors | Baker, Donelson, Bearman, Caldwell &... on 4/16/2013

Legislators convened for a three-day work week that ended in early adjournment on Thursday afternoon as lawmakers left Montgomery to beat anticipated severe weather. Day 20 concluded a week that saw progress on several...more

Massachusetts 2013 – 2014 Legislative Session Preview

by George Atanasov, Julie Cox | Mintz Levin on 1/11/2013

The 188th Massachusetts Legislature began the 2013 – 2014 legislative session on January 2. This alert identifies the key public policy issues that will likely emerge in the current session and offers insight into their...more

Massachusetts: Medical Marijuana Industry’s Steep Hill to Climb

by Steven A. Baddour, Daniel Connelly | McDermott Will & Emery on 12/5/2012

In November 2012, Massachusetts voters passed a ballot initiative authorizing medical marijuana. This article examines some of the obstacles faced by the industry, legislators, regulators and law enforcement officials prior...more

Medical Marijuana: Weeding Through the New Massachusetts Law

by Mintz Levin - Health Law on 11/7/2012

Massachusetts voters passed a referendum question eliminating state criminal and civil penalties for the medical use of marijuana by patients with certain “debilitating medical conditions,” including cancer, glaucoma, HIV,...more

Federal Criminal Lawyer Douglas McNabb of McNabb Associates - News On Current Federal Criminal Cases

by McNabb Associates, P.C. on 10/19/2012

October 19, 2012 - The Federal Crimes Watch Daily The Federal Crimes Watch Daily is a daily newspaper that discusses current federal criminal issues written by a federal criminal defense attorney. Topics Include:...more

Federal Anti-Fraud Efforts Get Added Attention

by John Grady on 10/5/2012

Presidential Campaign draws attention to ongoing Anti-Fraud Efforts. The Medicare Fraud Strike Force, a partnership between HHS and DOJ designed to target emerging and migrating health care fruad schemes and chronic fraud...more

Legal links of interest for the week ending July 28

by Steven Getman on 7/28/2012

Attorney Steven Getman reports on a number of stories about the law and lawyers in the news this week: • Addressing threats to an independent judiciary • How colleges suppress free speech • Federal...more

June 12, 2012 - The Federal Crimes Watch Daily

by McNabb Associates, P.C. on 6/12/2012

The Federal Crimes Watch Daily is a daily newspaper that discusses current federal criminal issues written by a federal criminal defense attorney....more

Connecticut Poised to Legalize Medical Marijuana

by Lawyers.com on 5/25/2012

A bill legalizing medical marijuana passed in the Connecticut Senate, ensuring Connecticut will become the 17th Medical marijuana Acapulco goldstate, along with the District of Columbia, to approve such a measure. Governor...more

May 25, 2012 - The Federal Crimes Watch Daily

by McNabb Associates, P.C. on 5/25/2012

The Federal Crimes Watch Daily is a daily newspaper that discusses current federal criminal issues written by a federal criminal defense attorney....more

May 2, 2012 - The Federal Crimes Watch Daily

by McNabb Associates, P.C. on 5/2/2012

The Federal Crimes Watch Daily is a daily newspaper that discusses current federal criminal issues written by a federal criminal defense attorney....more

January 13, 2012 - The Federal Crimes Watch Daily

by McNabb Associates, P.C. on 1/13/2012

The Federal Crimes Watch Daily is a daily newspaper that discusses current federal criminal issues written by a federal criminal defense attorney....more

Death Threats against IRS Workers

by Darrin Mish, Tampa Tax Attorney on 4/8/2010

Dozens of death threats have been posted online against IRS workers since last Sunday. The reason? The federal government’s health care bill. Radical anti-government and anti-tax groups have labeled last Sunday, March 21 (the...more

Health Care Enforcement Defense Group Alert: Fighting Health Care Fraud - This Time, It’s Personal

by Mintz Levin - Health Law on 2/3/2010

While the fate of a comprehensive overhaul of the nation’s health care system remains uncertain, several recent initiatives have underscored Congress’ and government enforcement agencies’ common goal of eliminating fraud,...more

Health Care Reform Advisory: Solidarity in a Sea of Dissent - Consistencies Between the House and Senate Bills' Provisions...

by Mintz Levin - Health Law on 12/28/2009

Despite the many differences between the House-passed health care reform bill1 and the Senate bill passed on December 24, 2009,2 the two are remarkably similar with respect to the enhanced fraud and abuse enforcement...more

Health Care Enforcement Defense Group Alert: Senate Hearing and Proposed Legislation Focus on Health Care Fraud

by Mintz Levin - Health Law on 10/29/2009

After yesterday’s Senate Judiciary Committee hearing, “Effective Strategies for Preventing Health Care Fraud,” Senator Ted Kaufman (D-DE) introduced the Health Care Fraud Enforcement Act of 2009 (S. 1959) (“Fraud Enforcement...more

Health Law Washington Beat: Recent Health Industry News - Issue 12

by Mintz Levin - Health Law on 7/17/2009

IN THIS ISSUE: *Faced with High Health Care Reform Costs, Congress and the Obama Administration Step Up Fraud and Abuse Enforcement Efforts *HELP Committee Approves 12-Year Data Exclusivity for Biosimilars *Plan...more

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Maryland Medical Marijuana Law Signed by Governor

Congress Drafts Compounding Legislation -- Defines Compounded Drugs as "New Drugs" Under the FFDCA and Creates Bright Line Between...

Alabama Legislative Update – Week 9: Bills Make Significant Progress in the House

Massachusetts 2013 – 2014 Legislative Session Preview

Massachusetts: Medical Marijuana Industry’s Steep Hill to Climb

Medical Marijuana: Weeding Through the New Massachusetts Law

Federal Criminal Lawyer Douglas McNabb of McNabb Associates - News On Current Federal Criminal Cases

Federal Anti-Fraud Efforts Get Added Attention

Legal links of interest for the week ending July 28

June 12, 2012 - The Federal Crimes Watch Daily

Connecticut Poised to Legalize Medical Marijuana

May 25, 2012 - The Federal Crimes Watch Daily

May 2, 2012 - The Federal Crimes Watch Daily

January 13, 2012 - The Federal Crimes Watch Daily

Death Threats against IRS Workers

Health Care Enforcement Defense Group Alert: Fighting Health Care Fraud - This Time, It’s Personal

Health Care Reform Advisory: Solidarity in a Sea of Dissent - Consistencies Between the House and Senate Bills' Provisions...

Health Care Enforcement Defense Group Alert: Senate Hearing and Proposed Legislation Focus on Health Care Fraud

Health Law Washington Beat: Recent Health Industry News - Issue 12

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