ArticleLimitation PeriodsGiven the ongoing pandemic, many purchasers are unable to pay their vendors for products they received.United StatesFinance and BankingDickinson Wright PLLC
ArticleMichigan Court Of Appeals Decision May Preclude Lenders From Foreclosing By Advertisement And Suing Guarantors At The Same TimeA recent decision by a panel of the Michigan Court of Appeals has cast doubt on the ability of a lender to pursue claims against loan guarantors during a pending foreclosure by advertisement, at least in transactions where the guaranty is part of the indebtedness secured by the mortgage.United StatesFinance and Banking
ArticleNavigating Michigan's "One Recordable Event" RuleIn Michigan, every document submitted for recordation with a register of deeds must adhere to MCL 565.201. United StatesFinance and BankingDickinson Wright PLLC
ArticleA Partial Meaningful Use ReprieveEligible professionals and hospitals that purchase and implement EHR systems are entitled to financial incentives to the extent that they can demonstrate "meaningful use" of these systems. United StatesFood, Drugs, Healthcare, Life SciencesDickinson Wright PLLC
ArticleBenton Bodamer Teaches "Cannabiz" Course Through The Ohio State Univerity's Drug Enforcement & Policy CenterAs the wave of cannabis legalization continues to sweep through the US, the number of law schools offering courses that would prepare students to serve clients in this evolving marketplace United StatesFood, Drugs, Healthcare, Life SciencesDickinson Wright PLLC
ArticleChanges Affecting Employer-Sponsored Health Plans In The 2020 Appropriations ActThe 2020 appropriations act, which was signed into law by the President on December 20, 2019, contains a mix of good and bad news for employer-sponsored health plans. United StatesFood, Drugs, Healthcare, Life SciencesDickinson Wright PLLC
ArticleCMS Eases Standards For Healthcare Providers To Become ACOsOn October 20th, 2011, CMS issued its Final Rule on Medicare accountable care organizations (ACOs). United StatesFood, Drugs, Healthcare, Life SciencesDickinson Wright PLLC
ArticleCourt Finds That "Marijuana" Is Distinct And Separate From "Cannabis"This week in State of Arizona v. Rodney Christopher Jones, the Arizona Court of Appeals held in a 2-1 decision that marijuana concentrates do not fall under the protections of the Arizona Medical Marijuana Act (AMMA). United StatesFood, Drugs, Healthcare, Life SciencesDickinson Wright PLLC
ArticleFiled Rate Doctrine Derails Antitrust Claim Against Health InsurerOn September 27, Chief Judge Joy Flowers Conti dismissed antitrust claims against University of Pittsburgh Medical Center and Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield, finding that the claims asserted by plaintiff, Royal Mile Company, and the class it sought to represent, were barred by the Filed Rate Doctrine.United StatesFood, Drugs, Healthcare, Life SciencesDickinson Wright PLLC
ArticleFinal Medical-Loss Ratio Rule Issued By CMS Leaves Concerns Of Insurance Brokers Out In The ColdAs required by The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPACA), CMS issued on December 7, 2011, its Final Rule for medical-loss ratio requirements.United StatesFood, Drugs, Healthcare, Life SciencesDickinson Wright PLLC
ArticleImpact Of The Supreme Court’s Decision On Healthcare Information TechnologyOn June 28, 2012, the United States Supreme Court ruled on the constitutionality of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act of 2010 (ACA) when it decided National Federation of Independent Business v. Sebelius. United StatesFood, Drugs, Healthcare, Life SciencesDickinson Wright PLLC
ArticleKeep The End In Sight: Expiration Of The COVID-19 Declared EmergenciesAs the year 2020 began, it would have been difficult for most Americans to imagine how life, as we knew it at that time, would change in the coming months and years.United StatesFood, Drugs, Healthcare, Life SciencesDickinson Wright PLLC
ArticleMedicare Finalizes 2013 Physician Payment ScheduleOn November 1, 2012, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) finalized previously announced changes to the Medicare Physician Fee Schedule (MPFS) for services furnished by physicians during calendar year 2013. United StatesFood, Drugs, Healthcare, Life SciencesDickinson Wright PLLC
ArticleMichigan Senate Passes Health Insurance Claims Assessment LegislationOn June 30, 2011, the Michigan Senate voted 26 to 9 in passing SB 348, which if enacted would be known as the Michigan Health Insurance Claims Assessment Act. United StatesFood, Drugs, Healthcare, Life SciencesDickinson Wright PLLC
ArticleRecent Developments In Mental Health Benefit DenialsThe Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act (Parity Act) requires health plans to provide the same coverage for mental health conditions as they provide for physical conditions.United StatesFood, Drugs, Healthcare, Life SciencesDickinson Wright PLLC
ArticleRecreational Pot Comes To Nevada... But Why Are The Shelves Empty?On July 1, 2017, Nevada became the fifth state in the United States to legalize the sale of recreational marijuana.United StatesFood, Drugs, Healthcare, Life SciencesDickinson Wright PLLC
ArticleShould Your Organization Have An Affirmative Action Plan? Recent Decision Requires Hospitals To Re-Evaluate Whether They Are Subject To Federal Affirmative Action RequirementsAs you may have heard by now, the Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs ("OFCCP") has now asserted jurisdiction over many hospitals that have long believed themselves beyond the reach of the OFCCP and its affirmative action plan requirements. United StatesFood, Drugs, Healthcare, Life SciencesDickinson Wright PLLC
ArticleTax Court Rules Against Cannabis DispensaryIn Patients Mutual Assistance Collective Corporation (dba Harborside Health Center) v. Comm'r, 151 T.C. No. 11, the Tax Court held, among other things ...United StatesFood, Drugs, Healthcare, Life SciencesDickinson Wright PLLC
ArticleFEC Candidate Loan Repayment Limitation Ruled Unconstitutional In District Court DecisionUnder the Federal Election Campaign Act, any candidate that incurs personal loans in connection with their election campaign may only use up to $250,000 of campaign contributions to repay those loans after the election.United StatesGovernment, Public SectorDickinson Wright PLLC
ArticleAll Aboard The U.S. Immigration Merry-Go-Round!It's becoming clichéd at this point to start off saying that 2020 has been an almost unbelievably, non-stop, surprise-filled year, in nearly all aspects of our lives.United StatesImmigrationDickinson Wright PLLC