Publications

The August 3, 2015 ruling in Kane ex rel. United States et al. v. Healthfirst et al. is the first judicial interpretation of the 60-day rule under the federal False Claims Act. Many seminar hours have been spent among health lawyers as they sought to understand what it would take […]

Innovation is a key driver for growth across all segments of the economy, from start-up business to large multi-billion dollar companies. Striking the proper balance between fostering and protecting innovation versus stifling it with too much, or too little regulation, is a difficult task. In recent years, there has been […]

The “Internet of Things” (or “IOT”) is a phrase with growing familiarity and significance. More and more devices are network-enabled, which means devices can not only produce data but also receive and/or transmit data and signals to other devices. Most of people own smartphones with mobile Internet access, but additional […]

On June 25, 2015, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration announced that the agency is expanding its use of enforcement resources in hospitals and nursing homes. The agency advised its staff through a memorandum that all inspections of hospitals and nursing home facilities, including but not limited to those inspections […]

Optional Practical Training (OPT) is a temporary employment available to international students enrolled in college or advanced studies at U.S. educational institutions. Under the OPT program, an international student may qualify to receive up to 12 months of practical training before or after completion of his or her studies. In […]