Health Care Law News and Insights

A defendant's mens rea, or intent, is almost always a contested element in a criminal prosecution, particularly in criminal healthcare fraud cases that frequently arise out of complex legal and regulatory regimes. Establishing whether a defendant acted "knowingly" or "intentionally" is often what separates wrongful from innocent conduct. Within a statute,...

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What You Need to Know Key takeaway #1 Over the past eight months, the FTC sent two rounds of warning letters to manufacturers stating the agency's position that certain patents listed in the Orange Book may violate antitrust laws. Key takeaway #2 In response to the first round of letters,...

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On June 20, 2024, drug manufacturer Eli Lilly filed a number of lawsuits against compounding pharmacies and medical spas alleging that these companies have falsely claimed that they stock and sell weight loss medications with the active ingredient tirzepatide that are manufactured by Eli Lilly. These lawsuits, filed in Colorado,...

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