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2023 Health Care Antitrust Actions: Comprehensive Review Part 1 | Manatt, LLP
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In 2023, the U.S. Department of Justice Antitrust Division and the Federal Trade Commission prioritized antitrust enforcement in health care, challenging mergers and changing health care policies. They challenged several significant provider and payer mergers, including John Muir Health/Tenet Healthcare, Louisiana Children’s/HCA, and…
Ann Arbor Approves Road Closures for Charity 5K: Shamrocks & Shenanigans
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The city council of Ann Arbor, Michigan has approved street closures for the return of the Shamrocks and…
Medical Mutual Acquires Toledo Firm for Ohio Expansion
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Medical Mutual has agreed to acquire Toledo-based health insurance firm Paramount Health Care, with the…
National Issues Impact George Santos’ Successor Race
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The special House election in New York is highly contentious, with national issues like the war in Israel, abortion rights, and immigration policy dominating the debate. The race is between Tom Suozzi, a former Democratic congressman, and Mazi Pilip, a local legislator born in Ethiopia. The contest is significant as a Democratic victory…
Environmental Activists Converge on Az Capitol for Green Day Event
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Jasmin Loaiza, a member of Chispa Arizona, joined over 40 advocacy groups at the state Capitol for…
Renewed Push to Expand Healthcare for Undocumented Marylanders
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Thousands of uninsured, undocumented immigrants in Maryland could potentially gain access to private…
Veteran Weaverville Police Chief Retires After 30+ Year Tenure
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Weaverville's Police Chief Ron Davis has announced his retirement, which will take effect at the end of March 2024. Having served in law enforcement since 1987, Davis hopes his departure will help usher in a new generation of officers. The Weaverville town manager expects to announce Davis's successor within the first few weeks of April…
Atmospheric Rivers’ to Bring Heavy Rain to Western US, Canada
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A tropical cyclone named Anggrek, with winds reaching 120mph, has been forming off the west coast of the…
Kari Lake’s covert tapes illegal under proposed GOP bill
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Republican U.S. Senate candidate Kari Lake was booed and jeered at the annual Arizona Republican Party…
Atlanta Paralyzed by January Snow Storm
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In 2014, Atlanta experienced a winter storm referred to as Snowpocalypse, Snow Jam and Snowmageddon, causing significant disruption to the city. The storm resulted in numerous traffic accidents, extended traffic jams, and considerable property damage, with more than 1,000 accidents reported and the city taking 18 hours to return to normal…