Cultivation centers, dispensaries, patients and caregivers, and taxes are the subjects of a recent update announced by the State of Illinois as it begins the formal rulemaking process for the implementation of the Compassionate Use of Medical Cannabis Pilot Program Act. Involved in the process of rulemaking are the three main agencies involved: The Illinois […]
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Why the $765M agreed settlement of the consolidated NFL concussion cases remains on hold
U.S. District Judge, Anita B. Brody, wants more calculations to ensure just awards of damages for ex-NFL players in the settlement of the well-publicized consolidated concussion cases. Denying a motion to approve the $765M settlement on Tuesday, Brody, “noted that the class of approximately 20,000[i] could overwhelm the [settlement] fund, even if only 10 percent […]
Read more...Article summary of tips for physicians to avoid inadvertent Medicare fraud.
Mismanagement of claims, paperwork falling through the cracks and unintentional errors can trigger investigations leading to liability for Medicare fraud. Intent is not a factor and even simple oversights can trigger fraud liability, regardless of whether there was any intent to defraud the U.S. Government. Investigators have a duty to follow up on claims of […]
Read more...False Claims Act lawsuits and the whistleblowers who share in recoveries
The False Claims Act[i] is the federal law used to prosecute those who make fraudulent claims for payment through government programs. The majority of false claims are made by government contractors engaged in work connected with government spending programs such as health care and military programs. Also referred to as the “Lincoln Law” the False […]
Read more...Press Release: Favia recognized in Leading Health Lawyers
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE MICHAEL V. FAVIA SELECTED FOR “LEADING HEALTH LAWYERS” Health And Injury Law And Litigation Attorney, Michael V. Favia Recognized By Chicago Lawyer Magazine In “Leading Health Lawyers” CHICAGO – The list of Chicago’s “Leading Health Lawyers” published in the September 2013 Chicago Lawyer magazine recognizes Michael V. Favia, selected for the honor […]
Read more...Chicago Justinian Society of Lawyers honors past presidents including Michael V. Favia
Members of The Justinian Society of Lawyers recently celebrated their past presidents at a recent dinner in Chicago on the Thursday before Thanksgiving. Hardworking past presidents are recognized at the annual dinner in thanks for their commitment to mission, fostering the spirit of friendship, improving the legal education of members, rendering mutual aid to members, […]
Read more...Skokie dentist sued for allegedly dropping dental tool down patient’s throat
When you go to the dentist, you do not likely anticipate that you will swallow a dental tool and later need multiple surgeries to extricate the foreign object. Bernard Bell, a 92-year-old Skokie man, asked his attorney to file a lawsuit against Skokie dentist, Dr. Toni Ellis Wolf, with allegations of medical malpractice, claiming Wolf […]
Read more...Concussion suit: NCAA athletes file suit and seek class action
Football fan, “Theresa Owens blurted in the stands, They just killed him!”[i] Derek Owens, injured playing football for the University of Central Arkansas, seeks damages against the NCAA for failure to prevent brain trauma. Along with Owens, co-plaintiff Alex Rucks, the Northwestern University offensive lineman joins the suit also complaining of post-traumatic brain injury (“TBI”)/concussion […]
Read more...30 days in prison 3 months probation and fines for physician who obstructed FBI investigation for false Medicare claims
When state and federal agencies investigate complaints of wrongdoing it is best to hire an attorney and cooperate with authorities under the advice of counsel. 61-year-old physician, Dr. Mahmoud Yassin of the downstate town of Robinson, Illinois could have made better choices when confronted with charges he made false Medicare claims. What Yassin did was […]
Read more...Favia and Team John Marshall ran/walked 5k to stomp out homelessness
Over 105,000 Chicagoans were homeless in a recent study[i]. A record turnout of supporters participated in the third annual 5k run/walk to end homelessness[ii] this past Sunday, July 14, 2013 in Chicago’s Douglas Park. Michael V. Favia ran with The John Marshall Law School team who ran and walked in Sunday’s heat and humidity to […]
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