Civil Law

OIG Publishes Special Fraud Alert on Medicare Advantage Marketing Arrangements

On December 11, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Office of Inspector General (“OIG”) published a Special Fraud Alert warning against suspect payment arrangements involving the Medicare Advantage (“MA”) program which could implicate the Federal Anti-Kickback Statute (“AKS”), the False Claims Act (“FCA”), and other health care fraud and abuse laws. These suspect payment schemes can improperly steer Medicare enrollees to specific MA plans or health care providers based upon financial incentives rather than the enrollees’ needs.

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Civil Law

Why Small and Mid-Size Law Firms Should Hire a Fractional Marketing Director

Have you considered the power of hiring a fractional marketing director?

Marketing plays a vital role in attracting clients, enhancing brand visibility and driving business growth.

However, many small and mid-size law firms face the challenge of limited resources and time constraints, making it difficult to implement effective marketing strategies. That’s where a fractional marketing director/outsourced CMO like me comes in.

Here are a few compelling reasons why your should consider hiring a fractional marketing director:

  1. Expertise without Breaking the
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Civil Law

Plaintiffs’ “Misleading Marketing and Labeling” Claims Thrown Out in N.D. Ill. Popcorn Case

Today’s case is not about drugs or medical devices.  It is about popcorn, a perfect prompt (or as good as ours ever get) for a rant about movies.  We are working our way through the Oscar nominees, in anticipation of the upcoming Academy Awards.  (Pre-apocalypse, we hosted an annual Oscar party, featuring good food, good wine, and just enough wagering – and cheating – for a bit of hostility.)   As we watch this year’s slate, we long for the days … Read the rest