A bill sponsored by Ohio Senators Shane Wilkin and Steve Huffman was recently introduced which would establish requirements and procedures for a veterinarian licensed to practice in Ohio to conduct telehealth services....more
A recent Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) settlement with DMK Pharmaceuticals Corporation (“DMK Pharmaceuticals”) and its Chief Financial Officer (“CFO”) serves as a good reminder that SEC-regulated entities...more
As an attorney representing veterinarians and veterinary practices, I have seen firsthand how rapidly the veterinary field has adapted to technological advancements, particularly telemedicine. The COVID-19 pandemic...more
The Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) recently issued a new regulation codifying provisions of the Veterinary Medicine Mobility Act of 2014 (VMMA). The VMMA, which was signed into law in 2014, allows a veterinarian to...more
Overall, healthcare professionals are 10-15% more likely to develop substance abuse issues than the general population.[1] As addiction to prescription medication has reached nation-wide epidemic proportions, it has become a...more
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has promulgated its proposed regulation of “hazardous waste pharmaceuticals,” i.e., pharmaceutical residues discarded from health care facilities which also meet EPA’s long-standing...more