Publications
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04.18.2024Expansion of Hospital Tort Liability in WashingtonUpdatesThe Washington State Supreme Court significantly expanded the scope of potential hospital tort liability for the allegedly negligent actions of nonemployee, independently contracted emergency room service physicians, and potentially for other independently contracted hospital-based providers.
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02.13.2023New CMS Rule Requires Extrapolation of Medicare Advantage RADV Audit FindingsUpdates
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services has codified regulatory changes to its Medicare Advantage Risk Adjustment Data Validation audit program of risk adjustments submitted by Medicare Advantage Organizations. Most significantly, CMS will begin applying contract-level extrapolation to its RADV audit findings beginning with audits of calendar year 2018, which will significantly increase MAO exposure based upon alleged overpayment findings.
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02.26.2021FTC Report Recommends Increased Cross-Border Cooperation and Policy Leadership on Antitrust and Consumer Protection IssuesUpdatesLast week, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) approved its Commission Report on Hearings on Competition and Consumer Protection in the 21st Century.
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05.20.20202020 Virtual ABA Antitrust Spring Meeting: Federal and State Antitrust Enforcement TakeawaysUpdatesOver the last two weeks, the American Bar Association offered a virtual version of what would have been its 68th Antitrust Law Spring Meeting, presenting a select number of panels online. Several of the virtual sessions addressed the efforts of federal and state antitrust enforcement agencies.
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05.13.2020Highlights From The Virtual Antitrust Spring Meeting: Part 1Articles
Law360
Over the last two weeks, the American Bar Association offered a virtual version of what would have been its 68th Antitrust Law Spring Meeting, presenting a select number of panels online.
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2017Business Torts: A Fifty State Guide, 2017 EditionLawyer Publications
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06.17.2016SCOTUS Decision on Implied Certification Theory of Liability Under FCA Leaves Many Questions UnansweredUpdatesThe U.S. Supreme Court handed down an important decision on June 16, 2016 that expands the scope of liability under the False Claims Act, 31 U.S.C. §§ 3729-3733.
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04.21.2016Supreme Court Poised to Resolve Circuit Split on False Claims Act Liability Under Theory of Implied CertificationUpdatesThe U.S. Supreme Court is poised to resolve a circuit split over the False Claims Act (FCA) that could have broad implications for those that do business with the federal government.
Presentations
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09.27.2018Attorney - Client Privilege & Implications for LitigationSpeaking EngagementsContinuing Legal Education Instruction for In-House Counsel / Seattle. WA