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Responding To An FDA Inspection

FDA inspections are not what a pharmacist expects to happen on any given day. However, these inspections can happen at just about any time. Consider if you would be prepared if an FDA inspector walked into your pharmacy tomorrow. It is important for pharmacies to understand what occurs during and after an FDA inspection. It […] More...

The Pre-Litigation Process For A Civil Dispute

There are usually several steps taken during a civil dispute before litigation is considered an option. The pre-litigation process helps both parties prepare for a lawsuit. This formal process also opens up opportunities to settle the dispute with the guidance of an attorney, without the need to go to court. During the pre-litigation process, the […] More...

Tools To Negotiate Managed Care Contracts

Managed care contracts must be negotiated between healthcare providers, such as doctors and hospitals, and a managed care organization (MCO) such as an HMO or a PPO. These organizations are always looking for discounted rates, which presents a challenge to providers who are facing rising costs and more legal requirements. A common mistake made by […] More...

Labor Law Vs. Employment Law

It is quite common for the terms labor law and employment law to be used interchangeably. While these phrases share common terminology, they are two distinct forms of the practice. However, there is some crossover between the two concepts. Employment law covers all laws, mandates, and regulations regarding the employee-employer relationship. Labor law typically focuses […] More...

Medical Equipment Loan And Consignment Closets

Do you have durable medical equipment, prosthetics, orthotics or related supplies (DMEPOS) in your healthcare office provided by a home medical equipment (HME) supplier? If so, you should have a lending arrangement with that supplier, which is often called a loan or consignment closet. The medical equipment and supplies in loan and consignment closets are […] More...

Litigation Lawyers And Their Areas Of Practice

Lawyers play different roles in the legal world and most specialize in a certain practice. Some lawyers work on criminal cases, in either the prosecutor or defense attorney role. Other attorneys work on civil cases; these attorneys are known as litigation lawyers. What role do litigation lawyers play in court cases and what qualities does […] More...

Lead Generation And Patient Referrals In Healthcare Law

Federal laws are very particular when it comes to how healthcare providers, including durable medical equipment (DME) suppliers, get information on patients. These laws may come into play when DME suppliers attempt to generate new business. Lead generation efforts are one part of the sales process that can cause suppliers to violate any number of […] More...

Calculating The Lessor’s Royalty Interest For An Oil Or Gas Lease

Royalties are one way a landowner receives compensation for an oil or gas lease. Royalty interest is the landowner’s share of the gross production, and a royalty owner does not bear the costs of production. For many landowners, calculating royalties can be the most important part of a lease. However, this calculation can also be […] More...

Handling A DEA Investigation Of A Pharmacy

Pharmacies in the U.S. rarely get visits from the U.S. Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA). Usually, the state authorities will handle inspections and enforcement of regulations concerning pharmacies. However, in cases of drug diversion from pharmacies, and in certain cases of “doctor shoppers” and forged prescriptions, the DEA may need to become involved. Pharmacy owners and […] More...

Rossanna J. Madrigal Joins Brown & Fortunato, P.C.

Brown & Fortunato would like to welcome Rossanna J. Madrigal to the firm. Ms. Madrigal obtained her law degree from St. Louis University School of Law and her M.P.H. St. Louis University School of Public Health in 2013. She graduated from Baylor University in 2007 and spent two years working as a Research Coordinator for […] More...