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Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals Upholds Constitutionality of Health Care Reform

The opinion is the first opinion by a U.S. Court of Appeals on the constitutionality of the health-care law championed by the administration of President Obama.

Key Provision in Health Care Reform Ruled Unconstitutional

A Virginia judge ruled that the Minimum Essential Coverage Provision, otherwise known as the individual mandate, is unconstitutional.

U.S. District Court Issues Ruling on the Health Care Reform Act

A recent finding showed that plaintiffs' claims failed under the Commerce Clause and General Welfare Clause.

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Expertly Impeaching the Medical Expert

By James V. Painter

Attorneys should research potential sources that can be utilized to expertly impeach medical experts.

Courts Grapple with the Enforceability of Nursing Home Arbitration Clauses

By Joanne Snow

The enforceability of mandatory arbitration agreements in the patient admission process will continue to be fought in the courts.

False Claims Act Expands Liability for Inadvertent Stark Law Violation

By Katherine A. Lauer, Michael P. Myers, and Scott W. Morris

Many of the changes to the False Claims Act address and expand the types of entities and conduct subject to the FCA's reach.

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Health Law Litigation: Spring/Summer 2011 Newsletter

The latest edition of Health Law Litigation is now available.