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Published on August 12, 2021 - 16:41 GMT

DOJ Joins Medicaid overbilling lawsuits against Kaiser Permanente

Government intervenes in six whistleblower complaints filed in federal court under the False Claims Act alleging fraudulent upcoding. by Nadia El-Yaouti BEVERLY HILLS, CALIFORNIA, UNITED STATES, August 12, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The federal …

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Published on August 12, 2021 - 06:56 GMT

Lawsuit Alleges Insurance Company Has a Practice of Denying Life Insurance Claims Contrary to Law

Standard Insurance Company sued for denying accidental death benefits by claiming a heart condition contributed to the death and excluded the loss from payment LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA, UNITED STATES, August 11, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- On July 27, …

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Published on August 11, 2021 - 17:05 GMT

California Among Twelve States That Follow “Pure Comparative Fault” in Car Accident Cases

Different states use different methods to allocate liability in personal injury actions where both parties share some of the blame. by Catherine Kimble PALMDALE, CALIFORNIA, UNITED STATES, August 11, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In the field of personal …

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Published on August 5, 2021 - 18:58 GMT

After a Six-Year Legal Battle, Walmart must pay $125 Million in Damages to Woman Fired with Down Syndrome

Retail giant terminates worker of sixteen years after refusing to honor a schedule change request as a reasonable accommodation. by Diane Lilli REDWOOD CITY, CALIFORNIA, UNITED STATES, August 5, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Marlo Spaeth, who has Down …

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Published on August 3, 2021 - 16:09 GMT

Class Action Lawsuit Against Health Insurance Company Alleges Improper Coverage Denial for Necessary Medical Treatment

Insurance law firm Gianelli & Morris filed a complaint against Anthem, Inc. for improper coverage denials of Coflex device to treat lumbar spinal stenosis. LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA, UNITED STATES, August 3, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- On July 29, 2021 …

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Published on July 30, 2021 - 19:05 GMT

Texas Set To Arrest Migrants Who Cross The Border Illegally

At Governor’s behest, state has begun arresting illegal immigrants on charges of trespassing or criminal mischief. by Nadia El-Yaouti QUEENS, NEW YORK, UNITED STATES, July 30, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Texas’ efforts on border security have ramped up …

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Published on July 30, 2021 - 18:53 GMT

California Legislature Asks: Is What You Smoke at Home Your Boss's Business?

California Lawmakers Consider Bill to Stop Employers from Discriminating Based on Marijuana Use. by Christopher Hazlehurst TUSTIN, CALIFORNIA, UNITED STATES, July 30, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Untold Californians are currently basking in the rapidly …

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Published on July 28, 2021 - 16:36 GMT

Ford Issues a Recall on Over 770,000 Vehicles Worldwide

Over half a dozen injuries have already been reported linked to steering issues in certain Ford Explorer SUV model years. by Nadia El-Yaouti DALLAS, TEXAS, UNITED STATES, July 28, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Ford Motor Company has issued a worldwide …

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Published on July 26, 2021 - 22:40 GMT

Federal Judge Rules DACA “Unlawful,” Suspending New Applicants

A Texas federal judge put the brakes on an Obama-era law protecting immigrants who came to the U.S. as minors, leaving their fate uncertain. by Nadia El-Yaouti NEW YORK CITY, NEW YORK, UNITED STATES, July 26, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- A Texas federal …

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Published on June 16, 2021 - 16:20 GMT

Court Certifies Class of Plaintiffs in Class-Action Litigation Against Aetna

California insurance law firm Gianelli & Morris wins motion for class certification in case against Aetna for systemic denial of lumbar disc replacement surgery LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA, UNITED STATES, June 16, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- On June 11, …

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Published on May 26, 2021 - 18:01 GMT

Texting While Driving Rates are High, But Penalties are Low in California

Distracted driving occurs in one out every five traffic fatalities in California, and the state’s paltry fines hardly discourage it. by Maureen Rubin, J.D. PALMDALE, CALIFORNIA, UNITED STATES, May 26, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- California drivers who …

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Published on May 24, 2021 - 18:45 GMT

Ninth Circuit Rules Mother and Child’s Deportation Order “Unconscionable”

An innocent mistake leads to a missed court date and a hardhearted order to remove a mother and her four-year-old son. by Maureen Rubin, J.D. QUEENS, NEW YORK, UNITED STATES, May 24, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In America this year, Independence Day will …

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Published on May 20, 2021 - 17:34 GMT

May Meeting of National Tax Attorney Association Welcomes 16 New Members

The American College of Tax Counsel elected 16 new Fellows to membership at the May meeting of the College’s Board of Regents ROCHESTER, NEW YORK, UNITED STATES, May 20, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The American College of Tax Counsel extends a warm …

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Published on May 19, 2021 - 19:00 GMT

Passage of Equality Act Raises Concerns among Religious Freedom Advocates

Bill would expand LGBTQ rights without an exemption for religious groups, overriding the Religious Freedom Restoration Act (RFRA). by Candice Pillion OCALA, FLORIDA, UNITED STATES, May 19, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- As the Equality Act passed the U.S. …

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Published on May 19, 2021 - 16:30 GMT

Peloton Recalls Popular Treadmill after Six-Year-old’s Death

High-end exercise machines implicated in one fatality and more than 70 injuries to children and pets on or near the equipment. by Nadia El-Yaouti DALLAS, TEXAS, UNITED STATES, May 19, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Popular exercise brand Peloton dominated …

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Published on May 19, 2021 - 12:00 GMT

New York Fines Legoland $346,000 Just Weeks Before They Open

Stormwater contamination and underground storage tank spills are among dozens of environmental violations committed by theme park developers. by Lynda Keever ISLIP, NEW YORK, UNITED STATES, May 19, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Three dozen environmental …

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Published on May 12, 2021 - 05:38 GMT

Texas Man Sentenced to 20 Years for $150 Million Hospice Fraud Scheme

Government shuts down Medicare fraud scam that spanned nearly a decade and covered multiple locations across the Lone Star State. by Nadia Elyaouti BEVERLY HILLS, CALIFORNIA, UNITED STATES, May 11, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- According to a press release …

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Published on May 11, 2021 - 20:25 GMT

Biden Announces Raising Immigration Cap for Refugees

Refugee quota more than quadrupled from Trump era and set to double again next year, although not all spaces are likely to be filled. by Catherine Kimble QUEENS, NEW YORK, UNITED STATES, May 11, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- President Biden says that he is …

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Published on May 6, 2021 - 22:19 GMT

Texas Hit-and-Run Accidents on the Rise; Pedestrians and Cyclists Most Often Hurt

Texas law requires drivers to stop at the scene, render aid and exchange information, but a growing number of negligent drivers flee the scene. by Haley Larkin COVINGTON, WASHINGTON, UNITED STATES, May 6, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Across the nation, …

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Published on May 4, 2021 - 16:18 GMT

(When) Will Massachusetts and Oklahoma Join the Growing List of RUFADAA States?

Legislators introduce measures to control access in probate to the digital assets that were held by a deceased individual. by Alan Barlow HOUSTON, TEXAS, UNITED STATES, May 4, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- By now, almost every state in the country has …

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