U.K. Proposes to Jail Doctors for “Willful Negligence” – Outcry Ensues (But It’s Already the Law in California)
According to various media sources including Time Magazine, after a scandal showing terrible care at a U.K. hospital, the British government is proposing a law that would provide …
November 20, 2013
Go to the postTwo Items About Nursing Homes – $48m and Cameras
First, a large settlement ($48 million) from a nursing home operator on allegations that they non-necessary services and services not rendered. According to the U.S. Attorney’s Office: The …
November 19, 2013
Go to the postPharmacy Audits Webinar
I am pleased to announce that I will be speaking in an upcoming Strafford live webinar, “Prescription Audits: When the DEA or AG Come Knocking” scheduled for Thursday, …
November 17, 2013
Go to the postFrom the Courtroom – Judge Wu indicates that he’s likely to enjoin SB 863
On November 4, Central District of California Judge George Wu indicated that he is inclined to enjoin the workers compensation lien activation fee contained in California’s SB 863. …
November 11, 2013
Go to the postDoes this get you angry?
According to the Dallas Morning Articles: A former Texas prosecutor charged over a wrongful murder conviction agreed to a 10-day jail sentence Friday, accepting the punishment in front …
November 11, 2013
Go to the postFunny moment from SB 863 hearing
I forgot to mention a funny moment from the Workers Comp SB 863 hearing in front of Judge Wu. Counsel for the plaintiffs was arguing that the exempt …
November 11, 2013
Go to the postRonald J. Nessim Authors Article Weighing Pros and Cons of Asserting Your Fifth Amendment Right in California Lawyer
Bird Marella Principal Ronald J. Nessim authored the article, “Taking the Fifth” published by California Lawyer discussing the advantages and disadvantages of asserting the Fifth Amendment privilege against …
November 7, 2013
Go to the postBird Marella Principals Named to The Best Lawyers in America® 2014 List
Bird Marella Principals Terry W. Bird, Gary S. Lincenberg, Vincent J. Marella and Ronald J. Nessim were selected by their peers for inclusion in the 2014 edition of …
November 1, 2013
Go to the postFDA Suggests Reclassifying Pain Medications – Ironic?
Hydrocodone products such as Vicodin are some of the most popular pain medications available. They are also some of the most abused. On October 24, 2013, the FDA …
October 27, 2013
Go to the postBreaking HIPAA Articles – Senator Concerned That Walgreens Pharmacists Are Coming Around the Counter To Talk With Customers
Walgreens Pharmacy has implemented a new store model called Walgreens Well Experience. According to the company, one aspect of the model is to have “pharmacists out front:” You’ve …
October 27, 2013
Go to the postMore Thoughts On Reclassifying Hydrocodone
Following up on my other post, here, today’s New York Times reports: Among the provisions in the bill, pushed by Senator Joe Manchin III, Democrat of West Virginia, …
October 27, 2013
Go to the postBen-Shahar installed as President of Federal Bar Association
Bird Marella Principal Sharon Ben-Shahar was installed as the 2013-2014 President of the Los Angeles Chapter of the Federal Bar Association. Throughout the year the FBA-Los Angeles hosts …
October 3, 2013
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