In This Issue:

A Look Ahead: Four Trends Healthcare Employers Should Continue to Watch By A. Kevin Troutman (Houston)

With the year drawing to a close, this is a good time to examine four significant trends in employment law and consider how to safeguard your healthcare organization from threats associated with them. While this list is not exhaustive, it represents an excellent starting point for ensuring a solid foundation from which to manage risks during the coming year....

Are Pharmaceutical Sales Reps Exempt As “Outside Salesmen”? Diagnosis Unclear By Grace Horoupian And Matthew Sgnilek (Irvine)

Just last August, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 2nd Circuit issued a ruling that sent shock waves through segments of the healthcare industry. Then, as affected employers began responding to that decision, the 9th Circuit reached an apparently contradictory decision that may have raised more questions than it answered...