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Defending Doctors, Pharmacists, and Nurses in “Pill Mill” Strike Force Cases

April 19, 2019

On April 17, 2019, the DOJ announced in a press release that the government is bringing federal criminal charges against 60 individuals, including 31 doctors, 7 pharmacists, 8 nurse practitioners, and several other licensed medical professionals, based on allegations that these healthcare providers were unlawfully distributing prescription opioid medication and committing healthcare…

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Fisher-Price may face lawsuits after recall of Rock n’ Play sleepers

April 14, 2019

Fisher-Price may face product liability lawsuits after the Consumer Product Safety Commission announced on April 12, 2019, that the company is recalling millions of its Rock n’ Play Sleepers. Since the sleepers hit the market in 2009, they have reportedly caused at least 32 infant fatalities due to their defective design. According to the CPSC, […]

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New healthcare fraud indictment charges doctors and DME executives with bribery and kickback allegations

April 9, 2019

On April 9. 2019,, the Department of Justice announced healthcare fraud arrests of 24 individuals, including doctors and executives at telemedicine and durable medical equipment (DME) companies. Theses arrests are the result of federal charges relating to alleged bribes and illegal kickbacks. The government’s allegations describe a federal healthcare fraud scheme within which doctor…

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