Health Care Law News and Insights

Supreme Court’s Decision In Diaz Could Be A Boon For Criminal Healthcare Fraud Defendants

Published: Jul 03, 2024
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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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The FTC Strikes Out: Drug Manufacturers Refuse To Play Ball And Delist Orange Book Patents In Response To FTC Warning Letters

Published: Jul 01, 2024
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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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Compounding Pharmacies Under Scrutiny Over Weight Loss Medication

Published: Jun 27, 2024
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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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