DOJ’s 2024 Corporate Compliance Guidelines: Key Takeaways for Healthcare Providers
On September 23, 2024, the Criminal Division of the United States Department of Justice (DOJ) […]
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Reflections on an Inspiring Week at the American Association for Justice Convention
A huge thank you to the American Association for Justice (AAJ) for hosting another exceptional […]
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Adultery No Longer A Crime in New York State
In November 2024, New York State Governor Kathy Hochul signed a law repealing the statute […]
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Federal Court Explains “Willfulness” Excludes Good Faith Acts Under the Criminal Anti-Kickback Statute
The federal Anti-Kickback Statute (“AKS”) is a criminal law that forbids knowingly and intentionally offering […]
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Are Whistleblower Cases Under the Federal False Claims Act Without Government Intervention Unconstitutional?
A recent ruling on September 30, 2024, by a federal judge in Florida has stirred […]
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ATTENTION HEALTHCARE PROVIDERS: USDOJ Evaluation of Corporate Compliance Programs
On September 23, 2024, the Criminal Division of the United States Department of Justice (DOJ) […]
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Public Health Law Section 18-c: New Consent Rules and Industry Confusion
In a move toward enhancing patient rights, the New York State Department of Health (DOH) […]
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The End of Chevron Deference and Its Impact on the Health Care Industry
On June 28th, 2024, the United States Supreme Court released its decision ending the doctrine […]
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The Federal Pregnant Workers Fairness Act’s Accommodation Demands on Employers: What You Should Know
On June 27, 2023, the United States Congress passed the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA) […]
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Important SCOTUS Decision for Providers On False Claims Act Cases: When Do You Know Submitting Claims Is Wrong?
Under federal law, what must the state of mind of a health care provider be […]
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Alert: Opportunity for Health Care Providers to Give Policy Input to State Officials
In Executive Order 23, Governor Kathy Hochul directed the State Department of Health (“DOH”) to […]
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New York State Health Care Worker Bonus Program
Since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, health care workers across the country are working […]
Read PostNew York Appellate Court Rules That Not-for-Profit Corporation Law Creates a Private Right Action Against an Employer for Retaliation for Whistleblowing
On December 9, 2020, the Appellate Division, Second Department, reversing Nassau County Supreme Court, became […]
Read PostSupreme Court Rules Title VII Protects LGBT Employees
On Monday, June 15, the US Supreme Court ruled in a 6-3 decision that, under […]
Read PostEmployers Should Update Handbooks to Reflect New NYS Ban on Discrimination in Reproductive Health Decisions
January is always a good time for employers to review and update their employee handbooks, […]
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