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The High Cost of Paying Physicians for Referrals: Tuomey Healthcare System Faces Penalties of up to $357 Million

by Ari H. Gerstin, Elizabeth F. Hodge | Akerman Senterfitt on 5/17/2013

On May 8, 2013, a jury sitting in the U.S. District Court for South Carolina found that Tuomey Healthcare System, Inc. violated the Stark Law and the False Claims Act (FCA) by illegally paying referring physicians. The jury...more

New Justice Department's FIRREA Cases Against Banks: Holding The Victim Responsible

by Robert J. Anello | Morvillo Abramowitz Grand Iason & Anello P.C.... on 5/16/2013

The government’s ever-evolving response to the United States financial crisis has come full circle, as civil Justice Department Attorneys seek to rely on legislation enacted to protect financial institutions from fraud to sue...more

Capital Infusion - May 2013: Digging Deeper: A Guide to Health Care Regulatory Due Diligence in Private Equity Deals

by Adam Connatser, Jon Finger, Rani Hauth Guerra, J. Atwood Jeter, Amy Kaufman, David McLean | Patton Boggs LLP on 5/15/2013

Introduction - Investing in the health care industry can be riskier and more complicated than investing in many other industries. Health care providers and suppliers, as well as those companies that interact with them,...more

"Ranbaxy Resolves Criminal and Civil Charges Through Record Settlement"

by John T. Bentivoglio, Jennifer L. Bragg, Maya Florence, Michael K. Loucks, Gregory M. Luce | Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP on 5/15/2013

Executive Summary - On May 13, 2013, generic drug manufacturer Ranbaxy USA Inc. (Ranbaxy), a subsidiary of Indian generic drug manufacturer Ranbaxy Laboratories Limited, pled guilty to seven felony charges as part of a...more

Sixth Circuit Applies Strict Precondition of Payment Requirement to Reverse $11.1 Million FCA Judgment

by Nicholas Linder, Kirsten Mayer, Arefa Shakeel | Ropes & Gray LLP on 5/15/2013

The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit, in United States ex rel. Hobbs v. MedQuest Associates, Inc., 711 F.3d 707 (6th Cir. April 1, 2013), recently reversed an $11.1 million False Claims Act (“FCA”) judgment,...more

Strategic Implementation of Employer Shared Responsibility Rules & 2014 Planning Considerations

by Shumaker, Loop & Kendrick, LLP on 5/14/2013

In This Presentation: •Welcome •Overview of the Employer Shared Responsibility Rules - Impact on Corporate Structure - Time Line Examples to Demonstrate Application of Measurement, Administrative & Stability...more

Florida Federal Court Rejects FCC Ruling on Autodialed Collection Calls to Cell Phones

by John L. Culhane, Jr., Mark J. Furletti, Alan S. Kaplinsky, Jeremy T. Rosenblum, Christopher J. Willis | Ballard Spahr LLP on 5/14/2013

A Florida federal court has rejected the Federal Communication Commission's 2008 ruling that by providing a wireless number to a creditor on a credit application, a consumer has given "prior express consent" as required by...more

As Nonprofits Expand Their Global Reach, a Special Focus on Tax, Trademarks and the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act

by Charles Kolstad, Lindsay B. Meyer, Andrew D. Price, Jeffrey S. Tenenbaum | Venable LLP on 5/14/2013

In this presentation: - Introduction - Trademark/Brand Strategy and Protection - U.S. Foreign Corrupt Practices Act and Anti-Corruption - Cross-Border Tax Planning and Compliance Please see...more

Five Takeaways from the OIG’s Special Advisory Bulletin on Exclusion

by Ellyn L. Sternfield | Mintz Levin - Health Law on 5/13/2013

This week the Office of Inspector General for the Department of Health and Human Services (“OIG”) issued an updated Special Advisory Bulletin on the Effect of Exclusion from Participation in Federal Health Care Programs, an...more

California Fair Claims Settlement Practices Regulations

by Bruce Celebrezze, Marilyn Klinger | Sedgwick LLP on 5/13/2013

Table of Contents: Introduction; PART ONE - Summary of Fair Claims Settlement Practices Regulations; Introduction; Claims Handling Duties; Acceptance or Rejection of Claims; Settlement Offers and Payment of Accepted...more

Ban on Hand-Held Cell Phone Use for Commercial Motor Vehicle Drivers—What Employers Should Know

by Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart,... on 5/13/2013

As the number of smartphones sold in the United States and worldwide overtakes sales of so-called ordinary cells phones, more Americans are using these devices while driving....more

The Legal Legacy of Superstorm Sandy Looting

by Hoffman DiMuzio on 5/10/2013

“Kick ‘em while they’re down” may have been the motto of some New Jersey residents who were involved in looting during and after Superstorm Sandy. Reports vary from numerous isolated incidents of break-ins, trespassing, and...more

Planning And Paying For Long-Term Care (Part 6 In A Series: Medicaid/Medical Assistance)

by Scott Alan Mitchell | McNees Wallace & Nurick LLC on 5/10/2013

In Part 5, I discussed the issue of “excess” assets and the “spend-down” process in Medical Assistance. Apart from a couple’s exempt assets (house, one car, household furnishings, etc.), the remaining assets are “countable”...more

CPSC Seeks to Hold Former CEO Responsible for Buckyballs® Recall

by Ellen Adler, Erin M. Bosman, Julie Y. Park | Morrison & Foerster LLP on 5/10/2013

Last week the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) obtained an unprecedented ruling when Administrative Law Judge (ALJ) Dean Metry granted leave to name Craig Zucker in an administrative complaint against Maxfield and...more

Worker Safety Continues To Be A Major Concern For Workers

by Johnston, Moore & Thompson, Huntsville... on 5/10/2013

In a recent report released by the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the number of deaths at work is not decreasing, raising concerns about worker safety. With improvements in technology and safety standards, it is hoped that this...more

The Obamacare “Play or Pay” Rules: A Practical Approach

by Jeff Belfiglio | Davis Wright Tremaine LLP on 5/10/2013

The IRS recently released new proposed regulations to implement the Shared Responsibility or “Play or Pay” provisions of Health Care Reform. The proposed regulations provide a wealth of detail on key issues required to...more

Treasury Proposes Minimum Value Rules for Health Plans

by Kurt Anderson, Brian M. Pinheiro | Ballard Spahr LLP on 5/9/2013

The U.S. Department of the Treasury has published proposed regulations that provide guidance on how an employer may determine whether its group health plan provides “minimum value.”...more

OSHA Enforcement Trends

by Tressi L. Cordaro | Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart,... on 5/8/2013

At an American Bar Association meeting in March 2013, Deputy Assistant Secretary of Labor for Occupational Safety and Health Richard Fairfax discussed recent statistics that continue to reflect OSHA’s enforcement efforts....more

LEGAL ALERT: Employers must use revised I-9 form starting May 7th

by Kirton McConkie PC on 5/8/2013

Effective May 7, 2013, all U.S. employers must only use the new Employment Eligibility Verification Form I-9 (revision date 3/8/13N) to comply with employment eligibility verification requirements under the Immigration Reform...more

$8 Million Penalty for Weak ITAR Compliance: How the Price of Maintenance Beats the Cost of Repair

by Reid Whitten | Sheppard Mullin Richter & Hampton LLP on 5/8/2013

On April, 30, 2013, Raytheon Company, a major military electronics and weapons manufacturer, agreed with the U.S. Department of State to pay $8 million in civil penalties and remedial expenditures to settle alleged violations...more

The “Keep Jobs In Colorado Act” Bad for Business, Bad for the State?

by Jared Berg | Sherman & Howard L.L.C. on 5/8/2013

A new law currently being debated in Colorado's legislature could expose companies working on public projects to civil penalties if their workforce does not consist of at least 80% Colorado labor. ...more

Driving Drunk in New Jersey Comes with Serious Penalties

by Hoffman DiMuzio on 5/8/2013

Drinking and driving causes almost a third of all traffic-related deaths in the United States, with more than 30 Americans killed each day in alcohol-related accidents. Drinking alcohol impairs judgment, hampers balance and...more

May and June Filing and Notice Deadlines for Qualified Retirement and Health and Welfare Plans

by King & Spalding on 5/7/2013

Employers and plan sponsors must comply with numerous filing and notice deadlines for their retirement and health and welfare plans. Failure to comply with these deadlines can result in costly penalties and excise taxes. To...more

Employer Responsibility – Will You Pay or Play?

by Kathryn Paradise, David L. Woodard | Poyner Spruill LLP on 5/7/2013

Starting in 2014, provisions of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act become effective known as “Pay or Play” or “Employer Shared Responsibility.” Large employers will be faced with the decision whether to offer...more

Data Privacy Trouble Surrounding Google Street View Cars Presents Lesson for Smaller Companies [Video]

by LXBN on 5/7/2013

Google is a part of so many facets of our lives, and the amount of data they have access to on each and every one of us is troubling if you think too hard about it. But’s something just about everyone’s grown accustomed to....more

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The High Cost of Paying Physicians for Referrals: Tuomey Healthcare System Faces Penalties of up to $357 Million

New Justice Department's FIRREA Cases Against Banks: Holding The Victim Responsible

Capital Infusion - May 2013: Digging Deeper: A Guide to Health Care Regulatory Due Diligence in Private Equity Deals

"Ranbaxy Resolves Criminal and Civil Charges Through Record Settlement"

Sixth Circuit Applies Strict Precondition of Payment Requirement to Reverse $11.1 Million FCA Judgment

Strategic Implementation of Employer Shared Responsibility Rules & 2014 Planning Considerations

Florida Federal Court Rejects FCC Ruling on Autodialed Collection Calls to Cell Phones

As Nonprofits Expand Their Global Reach, a Special Focus on Tax, Trademarks and the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act

Five Takeaways from the OIG’s Special Advisory Bulletin on Exclusion

California Fair Claims Settlement Practices Regulations

Ban on Hand-Held Cell Phone Use for Commercial Motor Vehicle Drivers—What Employers Should Know

The Legal Legacy of Superstorm Sandy Looting

Planning And Paying For Long-Term Care (Part 6 In A Series: Medicaid/Medical Assistance)

CPSC Seeks to Hold Former CEO Responsible for Buckyballs® Recall

Worker Safety Continues To Be A Major Concern For Workers

The Obamacare “Play or Pay” Rules: A Practical Approach

Treasury Proposes Minimum Value Rules for Health Plans

OSHA Enforcement Trends

LEGAL ALERT: Employers must use revised I-9 form starting May 7th

$8 Million Penalty for Weak ITAR Compliance: How the Price of Maintenance Beats the Cost of Repair

The “Keep Jobs In Colorado Act” Bad for Business, Bad for the State?

Driving Drunk in New Jersey Comes with Serious Penalties

May and June Filing and Notice Deadlines for Qualified Retirement and Health and Welfare Plans

Employer Responsibility – Will You Pay or Play?

Data Privacy Trouble Surrounding Google Street View Cars Presents Lesson for Smaller Companies [Video]

Data Privacy Trouble Surrounding Google Street View Cars Presents Lesson for Smaller Companies [Video]

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