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NHTSA Publishes Whistleblower Program Final Rule
by Gunnar Larson 16 Dec '24

16 Dec '24

NHTSA Publishes Whistleblower Program Final Rule <https://www.law360.com/compliance/articles/2273475?nl_pk=ab5ce197-c1fb-4d8e…> By Jonathan Capriel The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration finalized its whistleblower program, which could award as much as 30% of monetary sanctions to a worker of an auto manufacturer who calls out bad behavior. Final Rule attached | Read full article » <https://www.law360.com/compliance/articles/2273475?nl_pk=ab5ce197-c1fb-4d8e…> | Save to favorites » <https://www.law360.com/compliance/articles/2273475?nl_pk=ab5ce197-c1fb-4d8e…>

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Aetna Analyst Says She Was Forced Out Over ADD Disability
by Gunnar Larson 16 Dec '24

16 Dec '24

Aetna Analyst Says She Was Forced Out Over ADD Disability <https://www.law360.com/health/articles/2273733?nl_pk=6422bbc2-a823-4be5-9a9…> By Chart Riggall Health insurer Aetna was hit with a disability discrimination lawsuit in Georgia federal court by a former data analyst who said she was forced out of her job by regular harassment from her supervisor over her attention deficit disorder. Complaint attached | Read full article » <https://www.law360.com/health/articles/2273733?nl_pk=6422bbc2-a823-4be5-9a9…> | Save to favorites » <https://www.law360.com/health/articles/2273733?nl_pk=6422bbc2-a823-4be5-9a9…>

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DC Circ. Upholds NLRB In Puerto Rico Hospital Layoff Case
by Gunnar Larson 16 Dec '24

16 Dec '24

DC Circ. Upholds NLRB In Puerto Rico Hospital Layoff Case <https://www.law360.com/health/articles/2274004?nl_pk=6422bbc2-a823-4be5-9a9…> By Emily Brill A San Juan, Puerto Rico, hospital illegally laid off its janitors and contracted out their work without bargaining with their union, the D.C. Circuit ruled Friday, upholding the National Labor Relations Board's decision in the case. Decision attached | Read full article » <https://www.law360.com/health/articles/2274004?nl_pk=6422bbc2-a823-4be5-9a9…> | Save to favorites » <https://www.law360.com/health/articles/2274004?nl_pk=6422bbc2-a823-4be5-9a9…>

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What's Left In $400M Skinny Label Row? A Lot, Court Says
by Gunnar Larson 16 Dec '24

16 Dec '24

What's Left In $400M Skinny Label Row? A Lot, Court Says <https://www.law360.com/health/articles/2273496?nl_pk=6422bbc2-a823-4be5-9a9…> By Theresa Schliep A number of key issues remain live in the $400 million fight between Teva Pharmaceuticals and GlaxoSmithKline over whether the generic-drug maker induced healthcare providers to infringe the brand-name company's heart drug patent, including the availability of a new trial, a Delaware federal judge has said. Opinion attached | Read full article » <https://www.law360.com/health/articles/2273496?nl_pk=6422bbc2-a823-4be5-9a9…> | Save to favorites » <https://www.law360.com/health/articles/2273496?nl_pk=6422bbc2-a823-4be5-9a9…>

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NYC Hospital System Wants Out Of REIT's $50M Campus Suit
by Gunnar Larson 16 Dec '24

16 Dec '24

NYC Hospital System Wants Out Of REIT's $50M Campus Suit <https://www.law360.com/health/articles/2273682?nl_pk=6422bbc2-a823-4be5-9a9…> By Isaac Monterose The New York City Health and Hospitals Corp. and the New York City Economic Development Corp. asked a New York federal court Friday to dismiss a $50 million suit that accused them of being misleading when it came to the development of a floodwall that's supposed to be part of a commercial life sciences campus project. 2 documents attached | Read full article » <https://www.law360.com/health/articles/2273682?nl_pk=6422bbc2-a823-4be5-9a9…> | Save to favorites » <https://www.law360.com/health/articles/2273682?nl_pk=6422bbc2-a823-4be5-9a9…>

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UnitedHealthcare Owes $900K For Services, Provider Says
by Gunnar Larson 16 Dec '24

16 Dec '24

UnitedHealthcare Owes $900K For Services, Provider Says <https://www.law360.com/health/articles/2272682?nl_pk=6422bbc2-a823-4be5-9a9…> By Jennifer Mandato A national healthcare provider and two affiliated entities told a Minnesota federal court that UnitedHealthcare owes over $900,000 in independent dispute resolution awards entered against the carrier, accusing it of devising a scheme of denying, delaying and underpaying out-of-network providers. Complaint attached | Read full article » <https://www.law360.com/health/articles/2272682?nl_pk=6422bbc2-a823-4be5-9a9…> | Save to favorites » <https://www.law360.com/health/articles/2272682?nl_pk=6422bbc2-a823-4be5-9a9…>

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After 36 Years, Texas Chief Justice Reflects On 'End Of An Era'
by Gunnar Larson 16 Dec '24

16 Dec '24

After 36 Years, Texas Chief Justice Reflects On 'End Of An Era' <https://www.law360.com/governmentcontracts/articles/2260267?nl_pk=4126fe73-…> By Catherine Marfin Chief Justice Nathan L. Hecht is unsure what his life will look like in a month, but he knows that hanging up his robe after 36 years on the Texas Supreme Court isn't goodbye. Read full article » <https://www.law360.com/governmentcontracts/articles/2260267?nl_pk=4126fe73-…> | Save to favorites » <https://www.law360.com/governmentcontracts/articles/2260267?nl_pk=4126fe73-…>

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Calif. Fed. Judge Sued Over Fight That Broke Out At Party
by Gunnar Larson 16 Dec '24

16 Dec '24

Calif. Fed. Judge Sued Over Fight That Broke Out At Party <https://www.law360.com/governmentcontracts/articles/2273970?nl_pk=4126fe73-…> By Hailey Konnath A California federal judge and his wife have been accused of hosting a party that was attended by high school students, involved "significant underage drinking" and ended in a fight in front of their Pasadena home, according to a suit filed Thursday in California state court. Complaint attached | Read full article » <https://www.law360.com/governmentcontracts/articles/2273970?nl_pk=4126fe73-…> | Save to favorites » <https://www.law360.com/governmentcontracts/articles/2273970?nl_pk=4126fe73-…>

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Helicopter Co. Calls Whistleblower Suit 'Premature'
by Gunnar Larson 16 Dec '24

16 Dec '24

Helicopter Co. Calls Whistleblower Suit 'Premature' <https://www.law360.com/governmentcontracts/articles/2273790?nl_pk=4126fe73-…> By Irene Spezzamonte Sikorsky Aircraft Corp. told a Connecticut state court that a self-described well-known whistleblower failed to turn to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration before filing a lawsuit that accuses the company of firing him for reporting wage and hour and environmental violations, and it urged the court to toss the suit. Memorandum attached | Read full article » <https://www.law360.com/governmentcontracts/articles/2273790?nl_pk=4126fe73-…> | Save to favorites » <https://www.law360.com/governmentcontracts/articles/2273790?nl_pk=4126fe73-…>

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Devas Gets Help As it Looks To Revive $1.3B Award Fight
by Gunnar Larson 16 Dec '24

16 Dec '24

Devas Gets Help As it Looks To Revive $1.3B Award Fight <https://www.law360.com/governmentcontracts/articles/2272687?nl_pk=4126fe73-…> By Caroline Simson An Indian satellite communications company that is asking the U.S. Supreme Court to revive its efforts to enforce a $1.3 billion arbitral award against a state-owned Indian company received a boost on Wednesday as numerous amici, including the Biden administration, backed its position in the litigation. 8 documents attached | Read full article » <https://www.law360.com/governmentcontracts/articles/2272687?nl_pk=4126fe73-…> | Save to favorites » <https://www.law360.com/governmentcontracts/articles/2272687?nl_pk=4126fe73-…>

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