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Yep, Providers Can Sue Insurers, Collect Denied Patient Benefits
By Casey C. Sullivan, Esq. | Last updated on
The situation is routine: a patient with an ERISA-governed health care plan goes in for a procedure. She signs an assignment form, giving her provider the...
New Jersey Loses Gamble on Legalized Sports Betting, Again
By Casey C. Sullivan, Esq. | Last updated on
The Third Circuit recently struck down an attempt by New Jersey to legalize sports betting, holding that the state law conflicts with federal gambling rules....
Meet Donald Trump's Sister, 3rd Cir. Judge Maryanne Trump Barry
By Casey C. Sullivan, Esq. | Last updated on
The Donald isn't the only Trump child looking to make a name in government. In fact, while Donald Trump is just getting started on his governmental ambitions,...
New Jersey Can Forcibly Medicate Patients in Mental Institutions
By Casey C. Sullivan, Esq. | Last updated on
Congratulations are in order to the Nurse Ratcheds of the world. The Third Circuit ruled Tuesday that New Jersey can forcibly medicate institutionalized,...
For Trademark Infringement Claims, Confusion Is All That's Required
By Casey C. Sullivan, Esq. | Last updated on
The Third Circuit clarified trademark confusion standards under the Lanham Act last week. In a case involving two financial services firms, the court...
Employers Must Allow Workers to Amend Medical Leave Requests
By Casey C. Sullivan, Esq. | Last updated on
Employers cannot simply reject a faulty request for medical leave filed under the Family and Medical Leave Act, the Third Circuit ruled on Monday. Rather,...
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