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Health Law Alert: Providers Beware: OIG Alert Highlights FCA Liability Under ...
JD Supra (press release)March 1, 2012

A recent OIG Alert highlights potential False Claims Act (FCA) liability for physicians whose services are billed to Medicare under an independent contractor reassignment. The February 8, 2012, Alert titled, "OIG Alerts Physicians To Exercise Caution ...more »

Into the lions' den: police 'feared violence at Wapping HQ' when they came ...
The IndependentMarch 1, 2012

The officers backed down and left without all the evidence they wanted, later prosecuting just Mr Goodman and the NOTW's private investigator Glenn Mulcaire, despite having found a mass of evidence in Mr Mulcaire's notes indicating wider staff ...more »

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Commercial Contracts
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Court rules against The Band's Helm in TV ad suit
Wall Street JournalMarch 1, 2012

AP NEW YORK — A Manhattan court says Levon Helm long ago signed away rights that let an advertising agency use a famous song in a cell phone commercial decades later. The Band's former drummer and singer sued ad agency BBDO Worldwide Inc. in 2004.more »

Franchise Contracts
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The city will this month begin renegotiating its cable franchise agreement ...
The Hudson ReporterMarch 4, 2012

In 1998, the city signed a 15-year local franchise agreement with Comcast to supply cable service to Jersey City residents. This agreement expires May 13, 2013, but the city is required by law to file a report this May 13 that evaluates Comcast's ...more »

Contract Disputes
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Bickering bosses stalled Nunavut's 2011 medical travel contract
Nunatsiaq NewsMarch 2, 2012

But those contracts weren't signed until three months after airlines started operating under them. “Without a signed contract in place, there is a risk that the parties will not be adequately protected in case of contract disputes,” the auditor ...more »

Government Contracts
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DiNAPOLI UNCOVERS GRAFT IN STATE OFFICE FOR TECHNOLOGY
Rockland County TimesMarch 1, 2012

The actions of OFT officials cost taxpayers millions and may have violated the state Public Officers Law. DiNapoli has referred the findings of the audit to the Joint Commission on Public Ethics. "These officials were supposed to lead New York State's ...more »

Lending Agreements
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Tetragon Financial Group 2011 Annual Report
MarketWatch (press release)March 6, 2012

We also used over 96% above the level at performance of the $35.0 million to buy the end of 2009. underlying US loan back shares below NAV. portfolio, accessed via both CLOs and direct loan investments and supported by another strong year for LCM, ...more »

Contract Drafting, Review & Negotiation
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Steelers 2012 Pre Draft Analysis – Part 2: Post Combine
Steelers DepotMarch 1, 2012

Keep in mind, the Steelers' organization will weigh positions of need, importance of the position and best talent available when drafting. If you were to tell me Dontari Poe and David DeCastro would be available at the 24 th spot in the draft, ...more »

Secured Transactions
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Kroll Bond Rating Agency Rates Inaugural CMBS Conduit Transaction
SunHerald.comMarch 6, 2012

MSC 2012-C4 is a $1.1 billion transaction collateralized by 38 fixed rate commercial mortgage loans that are secured by 77 properties across 22 US States and Mexico. The top five loans represent 39.5% of the pool and the top ten loans represent 62.7%.more »

Employment Contracts
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Employment Law 101
Business Management DailyMarch 1, 2012

We believe great content should be read and passed around. After all, knowledge IS power. And good business can become great with the right information at their fingertips. If you'd like to share any of the insightful articles on ...more »

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