The Big Picture In a frequently asked question (FAQ) published late last week, the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) indicated that patients of certain offsite outpatient clinics of hospitals that participate in the prescription drug pricing program established under Section 340B of the federal Public Health Service Act (the “340B program”) may be eligible for 340B […]
Individuals with significant assets who want to transfer wealth to heirs tax-free, as well as minimize estate taxes, should take advantage of proven tax strategies such as gifting and direct payments to educational institutions; however low interest rates and a volatile stock market are creating additional opportunities. Let’s take a look at some of the […]
Courts in the U.S. classify lawsuits that challenge the constitutionality of a statute into two categories: facial challenges and as-applied challenges. The distinction between the two is clear in many situations, but sometimes it can get murky. One important distinction involves the plaintiff’s goals and the outcome if the plaintiff prevails in the lawsuit. A […]
Manatt Health has released a new infographic detailing federal funding across the four federal COVID-19 stimulus bills to date: Coronavirus Preparedness and Response Supplemental Appropriations Act Families First Coronavirus Response Act Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act Paycheck Protection Program and Health Care Enhancement Act These breakdowns include healthcare-related funding to states, localities, […]
Since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, the phrase “the doctor will see you now” has taken on a whole new meaning. More than ever, being seen by the doctor now involves looking into a screen of some kind. As we consider the impacts of the pandemic on our lives and healthcare system, the increased […]
Art auction house Paddle8 is selling its intellectual property (IP), including an innovative proprietary platform credited with helping bring fine art sales online for the 21st Century, as part of its bankruptcy proceedings. The lot includes 31 domain names, platform architecture, customer/transaction database, 19 trademarks, three apps, newsletter subscribers and data, and social media accounts with […]
Examine the Immediate Issues and Opportunities Facing Long-Term Care Providers—and Look Ahead at How to Build a Stronger Future—at a New Webinar Series From Manatt Health. The nation’s nursing homes, assisted-living facilities, inpatient rehabilitation centers and home care providers are at the forefront of the COVID-19 crisis. Roughly 2.5 million seniors and other medically fragile […]
Examine the Immediate Issues and Opportunities Facing Long-Term Care Providers—and Look Ahead at How to Build a Stronger Future—at a New Webinar Series From Manatt Health. The nation’s nursing homes, assisted-living facilities, inpatient rehabilitation centers and home care providers are at the forefront of the COVID-19 crisis. Roughly 2.5 million seniors and other medically fragile […]
Manatt government and regulatory partner Suzanne Folsom and managing director Robert Garretson authored an article for Inside Higher Ed on the ongoing threat of academic espionage, and the importance for college and university leaders to ensure that adequate measures are in place to address these continuing dangers amid the COVID-19 pandemic. In the article, Folsom and Garretson stress that while university […]
As an antitrust lawyer, I find it interesting to see the inner workings of different types of markets—how people and companies buy and sell things. And the entertainment industry is one of the more fascinating ones. The entertainment industry includes an interesting mix of concentrated players at various levels of production and distribution, often vertically integrated. Streaming services […]
By Robert D. Belfort, Partner, Manatt Health | Alexander Dworkowitz, Partner, Manatt Health Editor’s Note: Privacy is among the many areas of our lives that COVID-19 is radically changing. While some new developments are short-term solutions to help us navigate the immediate impacts of this unprecedented crisis, others will bring lasting change that will affect […]
Manatt partners Katherine Blair and Thomas Poletti and associate Jonathan Brecher co-authored an article for Law360 on the SEC’s recently proposed rules to expand and simplify certain aspects of exempt offerings. In article, they noted that the proposed rules are “a step in the right direction as they are designed to increase the stream of money flowing in the market by expanding the […]