By Katie Beckmann, Program Officer, Children, Families and Communities Program, David and Lucile Packard Foundation | Jocelyn Guyer, Managing Director, Manatt Health | Donna Cohen Ross, Senior Advisor, Center for the Study of Social Policy Editor’s Note: Nearly half of children under age three in the United States get their health insurance through Medicaid and the Children’s Health […]
You may not realize this, but a lot of people don’t like lawyers. We even have our own genre of comedy that predates Shakespeare: lawyer jokes. Here is a common example: What do you call 1000 lawyers at the bottom of the ocean? A good start! When you heard that joke for the first time, you […]
Discover how to meet commercial goals while complying with FDA and FTC regulations at a new Manatt webinar. Click here to register free—and earn CLE. The promotional review process requires a critical balance between ensuring materials achieve business goals and complying with regulatory constraints. There often can be friction on the promotional review committee (PRC) […]
Editor’s Note: Prize promotions—such as sweepstakes, contests and giveaways—are popular and effective ways for healthcare organizations to attract, engage and retain customers; increase brand awareness; and, for nonprofits, raise funds. They also are governed, however, by a vast array of state and federal laws. Those unaware of the regulations may find themselves facing serious legal […]
Editor’s Note: Dual eligibles—those eligible for Medicare and Medicaid—are among the most costly and complex enrollees in both programs. Though they represent 20% of Medicare enrollees and 15% of Medicaid enrollees, they account for about a third of each program’s total spending. Given that dual eligibles include both older adults and people of all ages […]
Bona Law attorneys Aaron Gott, Alex Shear, and Jarod Bona filed an antitrust complaint in New York federal court on behalf of PharmacyChecker.com, alleging a conspiracy among trade groups funded or controlled by pharmaceutical manufacturers, pharmacy corporations, and Silicon Valley companies for their agreements with Internet gatekeepers to wipe information about safe online international pharmacies from the consumer-facing internet. According […]
Shustak Reynolds Obtains $1.8 Million FINRA Arbitration Award For Two Former USAA Wealth Advisors Who Were Unfairly Terminated and Defamed We are pleased to announce that partners Jonah Toleno and George Miller, and senior attorney Kate Bowles recently prevailed in a FINRA arbitration in Texas which resulted in an award totaling $1.8 million on behalf of two […]
Without knowing a few structuring tricks, international investment in United States real estate can lead to steep income, inheritance and withholding taxes, and can also lead to additional interest and penalties. However, structured properly, income tax can be minimized and inheritance and withholding taxes can be eliminated entirely. Additionally, under recently enacted legislation providing incentives […]
IR Global, the world’s largest exclusive network of advisory firms is delighted to introduce John C. Kang of GORDINIER KANG & KIM LLP. John has joined IR as our exclusive Capital Markets Member in California. ohn C. Kang is a partner in the firm’s Orange County office. John represents private sector clients, including property developers, […]
I am from Minnesota, so I am quite familiar with blizzards. They may be interesting to watch through a window from a room warmed by a fireplace, but you don’t want to get caught in one. The same is true for an antitrust blizzard: They are interesting to watch, but they can destroy you. Like […]
I am from Minnesota, so I am quite familiar with blizzards. They may be interesting to watch through a window from a room warmed by a fireplace, but you don’t want to get caught in one. The same is true for an antitrust blizzard: They are interesting to watch, but they can destroy you. Like […]
Discover how to optimize the potential and avoid the pitfalls of sponsorship and co-branding opportunities at a new Manatt webinar. Click here to register free—and earn CLE. Opportunities to sponsor events and partner with other brands can be powerful tools for building awareness, expanding reach, and offering fresh content and experiences that capture new audiences […]