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As expected, the lawsuits have commenced following the enactment of the Arkansas legislation prohibiting pharmacy benefit managers (PBM’s) from owning or operating actual pharmacies within the state. Michigan has filed its...more
Find this week’s updates on 340B litigation to help you stay in the know on how 340B cases are developing across the country. Each week we comb through the dockets of more than 50 340B cases to provide you with a quick...more
On April 16, 2025, Arkansas House Bill 1150 (the “Bill”) was signed by Governor Huckabee Sanders. The Bill will have substantial implications for pharmacy benefit managers (“PBMs”) and pharmacies across the country....more
Here are curated AG and federal regulatory news stories highlighting key areas in which state and federal regulators’ decisions are having an impact across the US: •Illinois AG’s and FTC’s Settlement Takes a $25 Million...more
Nebraska AG Mike Hilgers filed a lawsuit against Change Healthcare Inc. and its owners and operators (collectively, “Change”)—which provide a data clearinghouse used by healthcare providers, pharmacies, and insurers—alleging...more
The Kentucky Attorney General published a formal opinion yesterday confirming that the Board of Pharmacy cannot require the licensure of pharmacists who reside outside of the Commonwealth of Kentucky. The proposed...more
Here are curated AG and federal regulatory news stories highlighting key areas in which state and federal regulators’ decisions are having an impact across the US: •New York AG Takes Another Big Hit Against Unlicensed...more
Connecticut AG William Tong obtained a judgment in his favor in his office’s lawsuit against Assured Rx, LLC (“Assured”), which alleged that the pharmacy engaged in a kickback scheme in violation of state false claims and...more
As of January 1, 2025, parties to transactions involving pharmacies located in California may also need to file a written notice with the California Attorney General. Assembly Bill 853 (AB 853), codified at Part 14 to...more
Morrison Foerster’s State and Local Government Task Force is pleased to provide our bimonthly newsletter summarizing some of the most important and interesting developments from state attorneys general across the country and...more
Here are curated AG and federal regulatory news stories highlighting key areas in which state and federal regulators’ decisions are having an impact across the US: •Republican AGs to DOE: Appliance Efficiency Rule is a...more
California AG Rob Bonta issued letters to eight large pharmacy chains and five health data companies reminding the companies of their obligations to comply with California’s Confidentiality of Medical Information Act (CMIA)...more
Kentucky AG Russell Coleman filed a lawsuit against the Kroger Company and affiliated entities alleging that it contributed to the opioid epidemic in the state in its role as a drug distributor and operator of retail...more
Morrison Foerster’s State + Local Government team is pleased to provide our bimonthly newsletter summarizing some of the most important and interesting developments from state attorneys general across the country, with links...more
Here are curated AG and federal regulatory news stories highlighting key areas in which state and federal regulators’ decisions are having an impact across the US: •FTC Targets Ringless Voicemail Robocalls for Violations of...more
Are State Attorneys General expanding their reach in this Post-Dobbs world? On February 1, 2023, twenty state Attorneys General signed letters to both CVS and Walgreens warning the giant retail pharmacies against mailing...more
Oregon AG Ellen Rosenblum and Insurance Commissioner Andrew Stolfi announced a $17 million settlement with health care company Centene Corporation in connection with alleged overcharges by the company to Oregon’s Medicaid...more
A group of 16 AGs reached a settlement with Walmart Inc., pending approval by the full coalition of 43 states, to resolve allegations regarding the company’s role in contributing to the nationwide opioid crisis....more
Florida AG Ashley Moody has announced a settlement with Walmart Inc. to resolve without litigation allegations, including from a number of Florida municipalities, regarding the company’s role in contributing to the state’s...more
Ohio AG Dave Yost and Mississippi AG Lynn Fitch reached no-fault agreements with healthcare company Centene Corporation and its subsidiaries (collectively, “Centene”), over allegations that two of its subsidiaries—Buckeye...more
New York Pharmacy Owners Charged in $30 Million COVID-19 Health Care Fraud and Money Laundering Case - On December 21, 2020, the Department of Justice (DOJ) announced that two owners of over a dozen New York-area...more
Omnicare and CVS Face Fraudulent Billing Lawsuit - On Tuesday, the US Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of New York announced a False Claims Act lawsuit against Omnicare, Inc. and its parent company, CVS Health...more
After months of unsuccessful mediation, Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost filed an amended complaint in the Franklin County Court of Common Pleas against pharmacy benefit manager (PBM), OptumRx. The complaint, which brings...more
Recently, the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) and Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) announced its largest ever national health care fraud takedown, resulting in charges against 601 diverse defendants including...more