Proposed Changes to HHS Exclusion Authorities
A common side effect of settling a health care related criminal accusation is the potential for “exclusion.” Exclusion means that the provider cannot provide any services that will …
June 27, 2014
Go to the post78-Year-Old Los Angeles Doctor Pleads Guilty to Drug Trafficking for Prescribing Vicodin, Soma, and Xanax
The U.S. Attorney’s Office in Los Angeles filed a plea agreement Thursday in which Dr. Andrew Sun pled guilty to drug trafficking for prescribing hydrocodone (Vicodin), Soma, and …
June 23, 2014
Go to the postImportant Decision on Searches of Computer Files – Government Cannot Hold Non-Responsive Files Indefinitely
The Second Circuit Court of Appeals just issued an important decision that limits the government’s ability to retain non-responsive computer files after executing a search warrant. Assume the …
June 19, 2014
Go to the postHHS Official Predicts HIPAA Fines Will Increase This Year
According to a political website, a Chief Regional Counsel predicted that HIPAA fines will increase in the coming year, stating this was based on the number of matters …
June 13, 2014
Go to the postRonald Nessim and Benjamin Lichtman Featured in Public Counsel’s Annual Report
Bird Marella attorneys Ronald J. Nessim and Benjamin D. Lichtman are featured in Public Counsel’s 2013 Annual Report, highlighting their pro bono work involving the historic cultural center, …
June 2, 2014
Go to the postBird Marella Top-Ranked in 2014 Chambers & Partners USA
Chambers & Partners USA (Chambers), widely recognized as one of the primary arbitrators of achievement in the legal profession, ranked Bird Marella among the top litigation firms nationwide. …
May 23, 2014
Go to the postGary S. Lincenberg and Jeremy D. Matz Win Across-The-Board Dismissal of Criminal Charges
After less than half a day of jury trial, Bird Marella Principals Gary S. Lincenberg and Jeremy D. Matz secured a total dismissal of criminal charges against their …
May 14, 2014
Go to the postRonald J. Nessim Named to Variety’s 2014 Legal Impact Report
Partner Ron Nessim has been named to Variety’s 2014 Legal Impact Report. The report spotlights the top litigators in the entertainment industry, as well as their most recent …
April 15, 2014
Go to the postTom Freeman Quoted On Measure B’s Constitutionality in National Law Journal
A brief filed by Bird Marella was quoted in the article, “A Condom Conundrum” published by National Law Journal. Principals Tom Freeman and Mitch Kamin represent the proponents …
April 3, 2014
Go to the postAriel A. Neuman Authors Daily Journal Article on the Civil RICO Statute
Bird Marella Of Counsel Ariel A. Neuman, authored the article “Ruling in Chevron’s Ecuador Case Inspires a RICO Refresher” in the California Daily Journal, highlighting Chevron’s recent victory …
April 1, 2014
Go to the postNessim and Freedman Author Article on Major Trials of 2013 for ABA National Institute on White Collar Crime
Bird Marella attorneys Ronald J. Nessim and Michael G. Freedman authored the article “Recent Trials: Kilpatrick, Newman, and Nosal” as a part of the American Bar Association’s 2014 …
March 24, 2014
Go to the postBird Marella Defends Law Requiring the Use of Condoms in Pornographic Films
Bird Marella attorneys Tom Freeman and Mitch Kamin and the AIDS Healthcare Foundation are representing the proponents of Measure B, the “Safer Sex in the Adult Film Industry …
January 29, 2014
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