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OFAC SDN Sanctions Removal Lawyers

Covers the Department of Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control and its Specially Designated Nationals list. By McNabb Associates, P.C.

http://ofac-sdn-list-removal.com/

Jun 12
“U.S. slaps sanctions on Hezbollah ‘agents’ in W. Africa”

“U.S. slaps sanctions on Hezbollah ‘agents’ in W. Africa”

The Daily Star on June 12, 2013 released the following: “WASHINGTON: The United States announced sanctions against four Lebanese supporters of Hezbollah Tuesday, alleging they were working to extend the group’s influence in West…
Jun 11
The U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC): “Counter Terrorism Designations”

The U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC): “Counter Terrorism Designations”

The U.S. Department of the Treasury on June 11, 2013 released the following: “OFFICE OF FOREIGN ASSETS CONTROL Specially Designated Nationals List Update: The following individuals have been added to OFAC’s SDN List: AL-WATFA, Ali…
Jun 6
The U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC): “Counter Terrorism Designations”

The U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC): “Counter Terrorism Designations”

The U.S. Department of the Treasury on June 6, 2013 released the following: “OFFICE OF FOREIGN ASSETS CONTROL Specially Designated Nationals List Update: The following individual has been added to OFAC’s SDN List: AL-MASLI,…

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JOTWELL - The Journal of Things We…

JOTWELL - The Journal of Things We Like (Lots)

Edited by University of Miami School of Law Professor Michael Froomkin, The Journal of Things We Like (Lots)–JOTWELL–invites law professors to join us in filling a telling gap in legal scholarship by creating a space where legal academics will go to identify, celebrate, and discuss the best new legal scholarship.

http://jotwell.com/

Jun 18
State Boundaries and Constitutional Limit

State Boundaries and Constitutional Limit

Clyde S. Spillenger, Risk Regulation, Extraterritoriality, and the Constitutionalization of Choice of Law, 1865-1940, UCLA School of Law Research Paper No. 12-01 (February 15, 2012), available at SSRN.William BaudeMost…
Jun 17
Public Agencies Going Private

Public Agencies Going Private

Jon D. Michaels, Privatization’s Progeny, 101 Georgetown Law Journal (forthcoming 2013), available at SSRN.Anne O'ConnellAdministrative law loves binaries. There are executive agencies and independent regulatory commissions. There…
Jun 14
How Should Judges Spend Their Time?

How Should Judges Spend Their Time?

Marin K. Levy, Judicial Attention as a Scarce Resource: A Preliminary Defense of How Judges Allocate Time Across Cases in the Federal Courts of Appeals, 81 Geo. Wash. L. Rev. 401 (2013), available at SSRN.Nancy LeongThe federal…

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New York Public Personnel Law

Provides summary and commentary on selected court and administrative decisions and related matters affecting public employers and employees in New York State. By Harvey Randall, Esq.

http://publicpersonnellaw.blogspot.com/

Jun 18
Reimbursment of Medicare premiums paid by…

Reimbursment of Medicare premiums paid by retirees participating in their former employer’s health insurance plan Bryant v Board of Educ., Chenango Forks Cent. Sch. Dist., 2013 NY Slip Op 04379, Appellate Division, Third…
Jun 17
The Statute of Limitations for seeking payment of compensation alleged due an employee pursuant to a contract begins to run when the employee had a legal right to demand such payment

The Statute of Limitations for seeking payment of compensation alleged due an employee pursuant to a contract begins to run when the employee had a legal right to demand such payment

The Statute of Limitations for seeking payment of compensation alleged due an employee pursuant to a contract begins to run when the employee had a legal right to demand such payment 2013 NY Slip Op 04321, Appellate Division, Second…
Jun 15
Selected reports and information published by New York State's Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli

Selected reports and information published by New York State's Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli

Selected reports and information published by New York State's Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli Reports issued during the week ending June 15, 2013 [Click on text highlighted in bold to access the full…

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Administrative Law Prof Blog

Edited by Edward M. McClure and Professors Kamina Pinder, Lisa Tripp, Kari Mercer Dalton and Malik Edwards.

http://lawprofessors.typepad.com/adminlaw/

Jan 9
The future of regulatory drafting?

The future of regulatory drafting?

See Robert McMillan, "How GitHub Helps You Hack the Government", Wired Magazine, 01.09.13, 6:30 AM at http://www.wired.com/wiredenterprise/2013/01/hack-the-government/. Is this the leading edge of change in how regulations are…
Oct 29
Good class discussion

Good class discussion

Cary Coglianese has posted an interesting discussion on RegBlog, "When is a Federal Agency not a Federal Agency?". Opening paragraphs: As the size and scope of government has expanded over the last century, so too has the web of…
Oct 22
Types of regulatory strategies, and does the third type work?

Types of regulatory strategies, and does the third type work?

RegBlog summarizes a new paper by Anil Doshi (Harvard Business School), Glen Dowell (Cornell Johnson Graduate School of Management), and Michael W. Toffel (Harvard Business School), "How Firms Respond to Mandatory Information Disclosure". The…

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SC Bid Protests

Covers bidding, construction law and contracts. By Bryan Barnes.

http://scbidprotests.com

Jun 17
The Twitter Encounter

The Twitter Encounter

Fb and Twitter advertising suggestions are basically about supplying the demanded details to the future customers. If you have previously started off a blog site, use it suitably. Your tweets and Facebook updates ought to fundamentally supply…
Jun 17
Twitter: Greatest Internet Marketing Tactic

Twitter: Greatest Internet Marketing Tactic

So if you can do the basically putting up only 2 times a week what you tweet about in the relaxation of the 7 days. For the duration of all rest of your tweets, you do all the time customise your signature to your tweets. For illustration…
Jun 17
How To Help Save Funds On Lavatory Vanitie

How To Help Save Funds On Lavatory Vanitie

It can be incredibly pricey to remodel your lavatory which is why you need to have to locate low-cost bathroom remodeling nj that are of good high quality. You needn’t devote a large amount of dollars for lavatory vanities or get the…

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Nursing Law Blog

Covers health law and nursing law. By George F. Indest III, P.A.

http://nursinglawblog.wordpress.com/

Jun 17
Terrible Things That Can Happen after Discipline on Your Nursing License or Resignation of a Nursing License after Notice of Investigation

Terrible Things That Can Happen after Discipline on Your Nursing License or Resignation of a Nursing License after Notice of Investigation

By George F. Indest III, J.D., M.P.A., LL.M., Board Certified by The Florida Bar in Health Law Do you have nursing licenses in several different states? Do you have a license in more than one health profession? Have you been … Continue…
Jun 12
Kudos to Wyoming State Board of Nursing for its Accurate Information on its Website for Nurse

Kudos to Wyoming State Board of Nursing for its Accurate Information on its Website for Nurse

By George F. Indest III, J.D., M.P.A., LL.M., Board Certified by The Florida Bar in Health Law As a nurse, when you are the subject of a complaint that alleges improper conduct or action that could result in discipline against ……
May 29
Nurses Fight for Lawmakers to Relax Laws Requiring Doctors to Oversee Their Work

Nurses Fight for Lawmakers to Relax Laws Requiring Doctors to Oversee Their Work

By Carole C. Schriefer, R.N., J.D., The Health Law Firm and George F. Indest, J.D., M.P.A., LL.M., Board Certified by The Florida Bar in Health Law There’s a controversial tug-of-war in the health care industry. According to The…

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California Attorneys Representing…

California Attorneys Representing Licensed, Regulated And Other Professionals

Addresses issues faced by license professionals and regulated businesses in civil, business, administrative and criminal matters with an emphasis on health care. By Green & Associates.

http://greenandassociates.blogspot.com/

Jun 14
Remember: Alteration, Destruction Or Falsification Of Medical Records During Audit Can Result In A Separate Federal Criminal Charge. Case Example: Physician, Manager & Biller Of Physical Therapy Clinic Charged With Medicare Fraud, Kickbacks & Falsification of Records.

Remember: Alteration, Destruction Or Falsification Of Medical Records During Audit Can Result In A Separate Federal Criminal Charge. Case Example: Physician, Manager & Biller Of Physical Therapy Clinic Charged With Medicare Fraud, Kickbacks & Falsification of Records.

A physician who was billing for physical therapy at three clinics and his office manager (who was also a co-signer on the clinics' bank accounts) and the medical biller were charged on May 2013 in the Eastern District of New York in Case No.…
Jun 11
Los Angeles Medical Transportation Company's Owner, Manager and Biller Face Federal Health Care Fraud Charges. Services Provided But Government Claims Lack Of Medical Necessity For Transportation.

Los Angeles Medical Transportation Company's Owner, Manager and Biller Face Federal Health Care Fraud Charges. Services Provided But Government Claims Lack Of Medical Necessity For Transportation.

In health care fraud cases in the past, the prosecutions tended to be for "ghost billing," for illegal kickbacks or for services clearly not provided. These past years have brought on a large number of cases where the services were provided…
Jun 5
Medical Board of California Appoints New Interim Executive Director After Retirement of Linda Whitney After 37 Year

Medical Board of California Appoints New Interim Executive Director After Retirement of Linda Whitney After 37 Year

The Medical Board of California announces the appointment of Kimberly Kirchmeyer as its new interim executive director. Ms. Kirchmeyer has been with the Medical Board since 1999, and was deputy director from 2005 to 2009. In late 2009, Ms.…

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CFTC Law

Covers futures, commodities and forex regulation. By Shipkevich Law Firm.

http://www.cftclaw.com/

Jun 17
Evaluation By EU of U.S. Credit Swap Rules Delayed

Evaluation By EU of U.S. Credit Swap Rules Delayed

Evaluation By EU of U.S. Credit Swap Rules DelayedUntil the robustness of US credit swap policy has been reviewed, some European banks have been given more restricted access to clearing houses outside of the European Union. Because of…
Jun 14
Wall Street to Face Cyber-Attack in Exercise

Wall Street to Face Cyber-Attack in Exercise

Wall Street to Face Cyber-Attack in ExerciseCan Wall Street survive an all-out cyber-attack? According to Reuters, that question will be answered on June 28. That is when SIFMA (Securities Industry and Financial Markets Association) plans to…
Jun 13
U.S. House Passes Bill To Loosen Federal Grip on FX Derivative Trading

U.S. House Passes Bill To Loosen Federal Grip on FX Derivative Trading

U.S. House Passes Bill To Loosen Federal Grip on FX Derivative TradingThe Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) was prepared to supervise all derivatives trading, including FX trading ─however the Securities and Exchange…

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Federal Regulations Advisor

Provides insights and commentary on U.S. government regulatory affairs. By Leland E. Beck.

http://www.fedregsadvisor.com/

Jun 18
ACUS Adopts Authoritative Recommendations for Improving Federal Administrative Law

ACUS Adopts Authoritative Recommendations for Improving Federal Administrative Law

The Administrative Conference of the United States (ACUS) adopted four sets of recommendations at the plenary session of its Assembly last week after some substantial debate and amendment. ACUS, a highly influential federal advisory…
Jun 16
Monday Morning Regulatory Review – 6/17/13

Monday Morning Regulatory Review – 6/17/13

Litigation involving various aspects of Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) regulations and operations dominated the past week with quiet endings. The intense debate over the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) plans for…
Jun 15
NLRB Has No Authority for Posting Rule: 4th Circuit Joins D.C. Circuit, with Broader Reasoning that the NLRB Exceeded Statutory Authority

NLRB Has No Authority for Posting Rule: 4th Circuit Joins D.C. Circuit, with Broader Reasoning that the NLRB Exceeded Statutory Authority

The United States Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit affirmed a district court judgment that the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) had no statutory authority to promulgate its Notification of Employee Rights Under the National Labor…

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RegBlog

A regulation blog, in affiliation with the Penn Program on Regulation. From the University of Pennsylvania Law School.

http://www.law.upenn.edu/blogs/regblog/

Jun 17
CMS Proposes to Significantly Increase Reward for Reporting Medicare Fraud

CMS Proposes to Significantly Increase Reward for Reporting Medicare Fraud

CMS expects proposed rule to help recuperate more Medicare funds.
Jun 16
Transforming the Nature of Drug Safety Regulation

Transforming the Nature of Drug Safety Regulation

Using retrospective drug safety data can improve patient care.
Jun 14
Senators Question President's Pick for OIRA Administrator

Senators Question President's Pick for OIRA Administrator

Howard Shelanski questioned on delays, retrospective review, and role for cost-benefit analysis.

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The Health Law Firm Blog

Covers health care legislation, enforcement and regulation. By George F. Indest III, P.A.

http://thehealthlawfirmblog.wordpress.com/

Jun 17
Drug Enforcement Administration Agents Raid Central Florida Pain Management Clinic

Drug Enforcement Administration Agents Raid Central Florida Pain Management Clinic

By George F. Indest III, J.D., M.P.A., LL.M., Board Certified by The Florida Bar in Health Law Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) agents along with local police and sheriffs’ deputies raided a Longwood, Florida, pain management…
Jun 13
Texas Oncologist Accused of Poisoning Coworker/Boyfriend’s Coffee

Texas Oncologist Accused of Poisoning Coworker/Boyfriend’s Coffee

By George F. Indest III, J.D., M.P.A., LL.M., Board Certified by The Florida Bar in Health Law A Houston, Texas, doctor is accused of spiking her co-worker’s coffee with a toxic chemical. Both the female doctor and the male co-worker…
Jun 7
Health Care Professionals and Providers Beware: The Health Care Fraud Prevention and Enforcement Action Team (HEAT) Is Catching Fire

Health Care Professionals and Providers Beware: The Health Care Fraud Prevention and Enforcement Action Team (HEAT) Is Catching Fire

By George F. Indest III, J.D., M.P.A., LL.M., Board Certified by The Florida Bar in Health Law In May 2009, the Department of Health and Humans Services (HHS) and the Department of Justice (DOJ) created the Health Care Fraud Prevention…

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Massage Therapy Law Blog

By George F. Indest III, P.A.

http://massagelawblog.wordpress.com/

Jun 13
Massage Therapists (LMTs) and Massage Therapy Assistants: What You Don’t Know About Legal Matters Can Hurt You

Massage Therapists (LMTs) and Massage Therapy Assistants: What You Don’t Know About Legal Matters Can Hurt You

By George F. Indest III, J.D., M.P.A., LL.M., Board Certified by The Florida Bar in Health Law The attorneys of The Health Law Firm represent Licensed Massage Therapists (LMTs) and Massage Therapy Assistants in a number of different legal…
Feb 7
Florida Board of Massage Therapy Revokes More License

Florida Board of Massage Therapy Revokes More License

By George F. Indest III, J.D., M.P.A., LL.M., Board Certified by The Florida Bar in Health Law The Florida Department of Health (DOH) Board of Massage Therapy met in Sunrise, Florida, on January 24 and 25, 2013. During the meeting ……
Jan 16
Massage Therapists: Beware of Nationwide Telephone Prescription Drug Scheme

Massage Therapists: Beware of Nationwide Telephone Prescription Drug Scheme

By George F. Indest III, J.D., M.P.A., LL.M., Board Certified by The Florida Bar in Health Law The Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) is warning massage therapists to be aware of a prescription drug scam. This telephone scheme is extorting…

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Health Law Sidebar

Covers regulatory and statutory updates from the healthcare industry. By O'Connell & Aronowitz.

http://healthlawsidebar.com/

Jun 17
New York Managed Long Term Care Enrollment Hits 100,000

New York Managed Long Term Care Enrollment Hits 100,000

At its recent meeting on June 13, 2013, the N.Y.S. Department of Health Medicaid Managed Care Advisory Review Panel (MMCARP) was updated about enrollment in Managed Long Term Care. DOH staff announced that enrollment across the state in…
May 28
Auditing the Auditors: OSC vs. OMIG

Auditing the Auditors: OSC vs. OMIG

The Office of the New York State Comptroller (OSC) has just announced that it will be conducting an audit of the New York State Office of the Medicaid Inspector General (OMIG). The audit, which is scheduled to be…
May 9
Exclusion From Federal Health Care Programs: New Guidance From The United States HHS OIG

Exclusion From Federal Health Care Programs: New Guidance From The United States HHS OIG

The United States Department of Health and Human Services Office of the Inspector General (OIG) has issued a Special Advisory Bulletin on the Effect of Exclusion from Participation in Federal Health Care Programs (“the Bulletin”).…

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ERISA and Disability Benefits Law…

ERISA and Disability Benefits Law Blog

Covers ERISA and Disability benefits litigation. Published by the Wood Law Firm.

http://www.erisaontheweb.com/

Jun 5
Court Awards Substantial Attorney's Fees to Plaintiff in ERISA Disability Case

Court Awards Substantial Attorney's Fees to Plaintiff in ERISA Disability Case

In this ERISA disability case, the federal district court in Chicago awarded attorney’s fees of $109,312.75 to the successful plaintiff, Holmstrom. The case started after MetLife decided to terminate her claim for long-term disability…
Apr 8
Court Orders CIGNA to Pay Six-Figure Attorney's Fee

Court Orders CIGNA to Pay Six-Figure Attorney's Fee

Steven Alfano won his ERISA claim for long-term disability benefits against CIGNA. The district court had previously ruled that there was “no sound basis in the record to support CIGNA’s finding that plaintiff’s back condition … had…
Apr 6
Court of Appeals Finds Sun Life Acted Arbitrarily and Capriciously

Court of Appeals Finds Sun Life Acted Arbitrarily and Capriciously

Sherry DeLisle continued working after her car crashes in 1998 and 2000. She suffered spinal and closed head injuries. Her employer, Krandall & Sons, fired her on April 17, 2002, stating that “she was not doing her job.” Eight…

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Life Sciences Legal Update

Analysis and commentary on trends and developments in life sciences and health care law. By Reed Smith.

http://www.lifescienceslegalupdate.com/

May 23
French Ministry of Health Publishes Application Decree for "French Sunshine Act"; Requires Disclosure of Agreements With and Payments to Health Care Practitioners Dating Back to January 1, 2012

French Ministry of Health Publishes Application Decree for "French Sunshine Act"; Requires Disclosure of Agreements With and Payments to Health Care Practitioners Dating Back to January 1, 2012

Reed Smith’s Global Regulatory Enforcement Law blog features a post on the recent publication of the application decree to the “French Sunshine Act” by the French Ministry of Health. “A Brave New World? The…
May 15
China Life Sciences and Health Industry Client Briefing - April 2013 (May 15, 2013)

China Life Sciences and Health Industry Client Briefing - April 2013 (May 15, 2013)

This post was written by Katherine Yang, Amy Yin, Vicki Lung, Gordon B. Schatz, Jay J. Yan, John J. Tan, Mao Rong and May Wong. Reed Smith’s China Life Sciences and Health Industry Client Briefing provides a summary of the monthly news…
May 6
HHS Considers Amending the HIPAA Privacy Rule to Encourage Reporting of Mental Health Information to the National Instant Criminal Background Check System

HHS Considers Amending the HIPAA Privacy Rule to Encourage Reporting of Mental Health Information to the National Instant Criminal Background Check System

This post was written by Jennifer L. Pike and Nancy E. Bonifant. The Department of Health and Human Services (“HHS”) is seeking comments on a proposal to amend the HIPAA Privacy Rule to expressly permit covered entities to…

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bevlog

Distilling a million label approvals down to the ones that affect you. Tracks legal trends in beer, wine and spirits product approvals. By Lehrman Beverage Law.

http://www.bevlaw.com/bevlog

May 29
Stout Brewed with Bull Testicle

Stout Brewed with Bull Testicle

Not so long ago, beer with (actual) oysters seemed unusual. But Wynkoop’s beer goes quite a bit further. It contains no oysters. Instead it is brewed with bull testicles. Denver Westword reports: head brewer Andy Brown secured 25 pounds…
Apr 7
White Whiskey

White Whiskey

A few weeks ago we wrote about moonshine and now we have occasion to write about its close relative, White Whiskey. Products like the above have become quite popular within the past few years, for reasons well explained by Slate: The term…
Mar 19
Moonshine

Moonshine

Moonshine. A word that typically conjures up thoughts of illicit high-octane liquor, clandestine stills, mason jars, potential blindness and bearded mountain men with colorful nicknames. Producing moonshine without a license is still illegal…

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California Professional License…

California Professional License Defense Blog

Covers news and updates on professional license defense cases. Published by Law Office of Pilchman & Kay, P.L.C.

http://www.californiaprofessionallicensedefenseblog.com/

Mar 25
Los Angeles Physician Charged with Sexual Battery

Los Angeles Physician Charged with Sexual Battery

Dr. Pez Abrahams, a physician in Los Angeles was arrested on charges of committing a sexual battery on a patient. The patient was being examined pursuant for federal immigration purposes when the alleged sexual assault by the physician…
Feb 21
Orange County Anesthesiologist Sentenced for Sexual Assault on Patient

Orange County Anesthesiologist Sentenced for Sexual Assault on Patient

Orange County anesthesiologist, Dr. Yashwant Giri, 60 was sentenced to six months in jail and ordered to register as a sex offender after pleading guilty to sexually assaulting multiple patients while they were unconscious in a Placentia…
Nov 24
Domestic Violence and California Physician

Domestic Violence and California Physician

Our criminal defense law firm, we will track your arrest with the district attorney's office AND negotiate with the district attorneys office for a rejection of your case or a reduction of charges FREE OF CHARGE. This way, you do not spend…

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Iowa Law Blog

Covers business, employment, trust & estates family, real estate, regulatory compliance and utility law. By Sullivan & Ward, PC.

http://www.iowa-lawblog.com/

Mar 19
Cyclist Obtains Settlement Despite Tort Immunity

Cyclist Obtains Settlement Despite Tort Immunity

The Cedar Rapids Gazette reported on a legal settlement reached between Bridgid Ruden, the City of Coralville, the State of Iowa, and Horsfield Construciton Company. Ms. Ruden had been riding her bicycle on a trail and lost control…
Feb 27
What is a Hostile Work Environment?

What is a Hostile Work Environment?

The term "hostile work environment" gets used frequently by employers and employees. It's used in a so many contexts that it seems to have lost true meaning. Hostile work environment allegations range from employees being…
Feb 25
Legislature Mulls Expansion of Small Claims Jurisdiction

Legislature Mulls Expansion of Small Claims Jurisdiction

Currently, if you wish to file a claim in Iowa Courts, the jurisdictional limit for small claims court is $5,000. That means if the total damages or value you seek is not greater than $5,000 your case is filed in small claims…

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Within the Scope

Covers administrative law and the public sector. By E.L. Lipman.

http://withinthescope.blogspot.com/

Dec 19
Zivotofsky v. Clinton: The Little Case that Raises Big Constitutional Question

Zivotofsky v. Clinton: The Little Case that Raises Big Constitutional Question

Early in November, Solicitor General Donald B. Verrilli, Jr., the Justice Department’s top lawyer, made a very consequential speech about foreign policy and the separation of powers. It also is a speech that nearly no one has ever heard.
Feb 26
A Few Moments With Harvey Mackay, The Indispensable Man

A Few Moments With Harvey Mackay, The Indispensable Man

Yesterday, I took a few moments out of a busy day to attend a book-signing. The event centered on the release of Harvey Mackay’s latest title, Use Your Head to Get Your Foot in the Door.
Feb 21
Moving Toward the Right Procurement Agenda – For Congress and For U

Moving Toward the Right Procurement Agenda – For Congress and For U

Steven L. Schooner, Associate Professor of Law and Co-Director of the Government Procurement Law Program at George Washington University, recently posted to the Social Science Research Network a chapter from a forthcoming book: “Framing a…

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Employee Benefits Legal Blog

Covers employee benefits related to labor and employment matters. Published by Keith R. McMurdy of Fox Rothschild, LLP.

http://employeebenefits.foxrothschild.com/

Jun 10
Drunk Driving Death is an "Accident": The Importance of Accurate Plan Language

Drunk Driving Death is an "Accident": The Importance of Accurate Plan Language

When is an accident not an accident? In the employee benefits world, what constitutes an accident is defined by the terms of the plan. Last month, the 4th Circuit Court of Appeals drove this home very clearly in a case called…
Jun 4
Final Rules Issued on Wellness Programs: At Least Final For Now

Final Rules Issued on Wellness Programs: At Least Final For Now

When considering wellness programs, the ongoing debate has always been trying to distinguish between participation based and outcome based programs. Last week, HHS, Treasury and Labor released their "final" rules on wellness programs in…
Jun 4
Final Rules Issued on Wellness Programs: At Least Final For Now

Final Rules Issued on Wellness Programs: At Least Final For Now

When considering wellness programs, the ongoing debate has always been trying to distinguish between participation based and outcome based programs. Last week, HHS, Treasury and Labor released their "final" rules on wellness programs in…

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Sheri R. Abrams Disability Blog

Covers Social Security disability law and special needs trusts.

http://sheriabrams.com/blog

Jun 7
What are the Types of Accommodations That Colleges and Universities Must Make for Students with Disabilitie

What are the Types of Accommodations That Colleges and Universities Must Make for Students with Disabilitie

Accommodations for students with disabilities may include testing accommodations like extended time, use of assistive technology, a different environment to take the test to minimize distractions, breaks during testing, use of a reader, use…
May 31
When a current employee with a disability is no longer able to perform their present job duties, even with reasonable accommodations, due to their disability, what steps should the employer take?

When a current employee with a disability is no longer able to perform their present job duties, even with reasonable accommodations, due to their disability, what steps should the employer take?

Under the ADA the employer should reassign the individual to a vacant or different position for which the employee is qualified, unless it would cause undue hardship to the employer.
May 30
You Should Always Use People First Language when Talking about People with Disabilitie

You Should Always Use People First Language when Talking about People with Disabilitie

Words have power. Self-advocates with intellectual disabilities have clearly stated that negative language leads to harmful action, discrimination, abuse, negative stereotypes, disenfranchisement, and violence. “Retard” and…

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PA Brownfields Environmental Law

Information and developments in Brownfields and Pennsylvania Environmental Law. Published by Joel Bolstein of Fox Rothschild.

http://pabrownfieldsenvironmentallaw.foxrothschild.com/

Jun 3
USEPA Vapor Intrusion Guidance -- Need for a More Practical Approach

USEPA Vapor Intrusion Guidance -- Need for a More Practical Approach

As reported on this blog at the time it was released, on April 16, 2013, USEPA's Office of Solid Waste and Emergency Response released for public input two draft vapor intrusion guidance documents: a general guidance for all compounds…
May 31
PROPOSED US HYDRAULIC FRACTURING REGULATIONS MAY HAVE LIMITED IMPACT ON FEDERAL LANDS IN PA

PROPOSED US HYDRAULIC FRACTURING REGULATIONS MAY HAVE LIMITED IMPACT ON FEDERAL LANDS IN PA

While our newest contributor, Derald Hay, awaits his new-media login, he’s asked me to post this piece on his behalf: On May 24, 2013, the Bureau of Land Management published a revised set of proposed regulations pertaining to…
May 31
What You Should know About PADEP's On-Lot Septic Systems Proposed Guidance

What You Should know About PADEP's On-Lot Septic Systems Proposed Guidance

Our blog’s newest contributor, Derald Hay, recently wrote on PADEP’s proposed guidance for on-lot septic systems over at Fox Rothschild’s Berks County Law Update blog. As Derald notes in his post, the public comment…

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Social Security Disability Blog

Covers the Social Security disability process and strategies for winning cases. By Jonathan Ginsberg.

http://www.ssdanswers.com

Jun 8
How to Coordinate Social Security Disability with Social Security Retirement Benefit

How to Coordinate Social Security Disability with Social Security Retirement Benefit

A number of my Social Security disability clients are in their late 50′s or early 60′s and they have questions about the impact of disability payments on Social Security retirement payments and vice versa. I never felt comfortable…
Apr 29
Disabling Traumatic Brain Injuries Can Arise from a Single Concussion

Disabling Traumatic Brain Injuries Can Arise from a Single Concussion

Concussions have been in the news lately because stories about retired football players who are fighting cognitive loss, memory issues and severe depression that arises from brain injury. Athletes like football players and boxers often…
Apr 29
Disabling Traumatic Brain Injuries Can Arise from a Single Concussion

Disabling Traumatic Brain Injuries Can Arise from a Single Concussion

Concussions have been in the news lately because stories about retired football players who are fighting cognitive loss, memory issues and severe depression that arises from brain injury. Athletes like football players and boxers often…

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CommLawCenter

Provides breaking news and analysis of communications law and business. By Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP.

http://www.commlawcenter.com/

Jun 5
Comments Due Soon on FCC's Proposed 2013 Regulatory Fee

Comments Due Soon on FCC's Proposed 2013 Regulatory Fee

By Paul A. Cicelski and Richard R. Zaragoza Last month, the FCC issued its latest annual Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) as well as a Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (FNPRM) containing regulatory fee proposals for Fiscal Year…
May 31
Stations Find Out When Airing a Fake EAS Tone Is Okay

Stations Find Out When Airing a Fake EAS Tone Is Okay

By Scott R. Flick In what has been a recurring theme at CommLawCenter, I've written about the FCC rule prohibiting the airing of Emergency Alert System codes and tones unless there is an actual emergency or EAS test. Despite the rule, the…
May 23
FCC Enforcement Monitor

FCC Enforcement Monitor

By Scott R. Flick and Paul A. Cicelski May 2013 Pillsbury's communications lawyers have published FCC Enforcement Monitor monthly since 1999 to inform our clients of notable FCC enforcement actions against FCC license holders and others.…

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Aviation and Airport Development…

Aviation and Airport Development Law

Covers aviation law issues, including federal environmental and transportation regulations. By Chevalier, Allen and Lichman, LLP.

http://www.aviationairportdevelopmentlaw.com/

May 31
Local Governments Throughout Southern California File Challenge to LAX Expansion Project

Local Governments Throughout Southern California File Challenge to LAX Expansion Project

The Cities of Inglewood, Culver City and Ontario, California and the County of San Bernardino (“Cities/County”) joined together yesterday, May 30, 2013, to file a challenge to the recently approved Los Angeles International…
Apr 23
FAA Takes Two Important Steps During the Week of April 20

FAA Takes Two Important Steps During the Week of April 20

During the past week, the Federal Aviation Administration (“FAA”) has taken two actions likely to elicit “equal and opposite reactions” from the aviation community specifically, and the American public in…
Apr 8
Surrounding Communities Object to Approval of the Los Angeles International Airport Specific Plan Amendment Study Project

Surrounding Communities Object to Approval of the Los Angeles International Airport Specific Plan Amendment Study Project

On March 27, 2013, the Los Angeles County Airport Land Use Commission (“ALUC”) gave the latest in a series of approvals including those from Los Angeles Board of Airport of Commissioners (“BOAC”) and Los Angeles City…

Rank this Week: 1601

Texas Medical Licensing Law Blog

Covers professional licensing matters and related regulatory issues for health care professionals. Published by the Leichter Law Firm.

http://www.txmedicallicensinglaw.com/

May 15
Important Update for Texas Nurses on a Board Order: Texas Board of Nursing Starts Screening for EtG and EtS

Important Update for Texas Nurses on a Board Order: Texas Board of Nursing Starts Screening for EtG and EtS

During the last month my firm has experienced an influx of calls from nurses who have tested positive for alcohol while on an Order with the Texas Board of Nursing. The consequences of testing positive for a prohibited substance,…
Mar 11
The Texas Intractable Pain Treatment Act And Chronic Pain

The Texas Intractable Pain Treatment Act And Chronic Pain

Given the current aggressive regulatory climate surrounding the treatment of chronic pain, it is worthwhile to look back and understand how the applicable law developed prior to the Legislature's empowerment of the Texas Medical Board…
Nov 28
Texas Medical Board Schedules Wave of Temporary Suspension Hearings Targeting Pain Management Physicians and Physician Assistant

Texas Medical Board Schedules Wave of Temporary Suspension Hearings Targeting Pain Management Physicians and Physician Assistant

Rank this Week: 1616

Climate Change Insights

A forum for critical analyses of climate law and policy. Published by the law firm of McKenna Long and Aldridge.

http://www.climatechangeinsights.com/

Nov 26
Proposed Amendment to the Fuel Quality Directive and to the Renewable Energy Directive: EU's Promotion of 'Advanced' Biofuels Over 'Conventional' Biofuel

Proposed Amendment to the Fuel Quality Directive and to the Renewable Energy Directive: EU's Promotion of 'Advanced' Biofuels Over 'Conventional' Biofuel

On 17 October 2012, the European Commission (‘Commission’) issued a Proposal for a Directive designed to amend the Fuel Quality Directive (‘FQD’),[1] and the Renewable Ener
Jun 15
Adoption by the European Commission of its June 2012 Communication 'Renewable Energy: a major player in the European energy market' - steps towards achieving a medium- and long- term renewable energy policy beyond 2020

Adoption by the European Commission of its June 2012 Communication 'Renewable Energy: a major player in the European energy market' - steps towards achieving a medium- and long- term renewable energy policy beyond 2020
Jun 6
Guest Blogger: New Study Indicates Gas from Cows is the Largest Contributor to Methane Emissions (Not Shale/Unconventional Natural Gas Production)

Guest Blogger: New Study Indicates Gas from Cows is the Largest Contributor to Methane Emissions (Not Shale/Unconventional Natural Gas Production)

By John S. Wyckoff, MS, CPG Senior Regulatory Scientist, Technology Sciences Group, Inc.

Rank this Week: 1598

ALJ Hearings and Appeals to the…

ALJ Hearings and Appeals to the MAC

Examines the Medicare administrative appeals process and covers issues related to the appeal of ZPIC, PSC and RAC audits of Medical claims. By Lilies Parker.

http://www.aljappeal.com/

Jan 29
ZPIC Audits Involving Extrapolated Damages Can Bankrupt Your Practice.

ZPIC Audits Involving Extrapolated Damages Can Bankrupt Your Practice.

(January 30, 2013): The Medicare, Medicaid, and SCHIP Benefits Improvement and Protection Act of 2000 (also referred to as “BIPA”), amended Section 1869 of the Social Security Act, resulting in a number of significant changes to…
Jan 21
Medicare Appeals Have Become More Complex Than Ever.

Medicare Appeals Have Become More Complex Than Ever.

(January 21, 2013): Medicare appeals of denied claims for services are somewhat common. In years past, both health care providers and members of their staff have represented themselves or their practice in the…
Jan 21
Medicare Administrative Appeals Have Become More Complex Than Ever.

Medicare Administrative Appeals Have Become More Complex Than Ever.

(January 21, 2013): In years past, many health care providers would have been involved, at least to some extent, in the Medicare administrative claims appeals process. Notably, the hearings conducted in today’s administrative…

Rank this Week: 1895

Renewable Energy Law Blog

Covers legal issues surrounding renewable energy projects. By Luke Hagedorn.

http://therenewableenergylawblog.com/

Nov 7
Election 2012: What it Means for Renewable

Election 2012: What it Means for Renewable
Sep 25
Renewable Energy Law Insider will be at the Kansas Energy Conference. Will you?

Renewable Energy Law Insider will be at the Kansas Energy Conference. Will you?

As an avid follower of energy projects in the Midwest, I’m proud to be attending the 2012 Kansas Energy Conference in beautiful Manhattan, Kansas. Have no fear if you aren’t able to attend, however, because I’ll be uploading lots of…
Sep 23
Polsinelli Energy Law Group Partners with Kansas Energy Information Network

Polsinelli Energy Law Group Partners with Kansas Energy Information Network

For all of you who are interested in renewable energy projects in the State of Kansas, I’m pleased to bring you some good news this Monday morning.

Rank this Week: 1762

Rulemaking

For members of the Administrative Codes and Registers (ACR).

http://rulemaking.wordpress.com/

Oct 15
2012-2014 ACR Officer

2012-2014 ACR Officer

Members of Administrative Codes and Registers (ACR), a section of the National Association of Secretaries of State (NASS), elected officers in July at the NASS/ACR summer conference held in San Juan, PR. The new officers are: Scott…
Oct 1
Virginia’s regulatory backlog recognized by news media

Virginia’s regulatory backlog recognized by news media

http://www2.timesdispatch.com/news/2012/sep/30/tdmet01-va-wrestles-with-regulation-backlog-ar-2245310/
Aug 31
Passing of Former ACR Executive Secretary Carolan Underwood

Passing of Former ACR Executive Secretary Carolan Underwood

Carolan Underwood passed away on August 28, 2012. Carolan served the ACR Executive Secretary (the office now known as ‘president’) from 1987 through 1990. Carolan worked for the Missouri Secretary of State’s Office as the Director…

Rank this Week: 1782

The Health Law Firm Blog

Covers health law.

http://www.healthlawfirm.blogspot.com/

Jun 5
Be Sure To Review ABIM's New List of Overused and Unnecessary Medical Tests and Procedure

Be Sure To Review ABIM's New List of Overused and Unnecessary Medical Tests and Procedure

By George F. Indest III, J.D., M.P.A., LL.M., Board Certified by The Florida Bar in Health LawThis year, seventeen (17) medical specialty societies added their names and recommendations to a list of medical procedures that are overused and…
May 6
Lloyd’s of London (Lloyd’s) Attorneys, Lawyers and Defense Council in Florida

Lloyd’s of London (Lloyd’s) Attorneys, Lawyers and Defense Council in Florida

By George F. Indest III, J.D., M.P.A., LL.M., Board Certified by The Florida Bar in Health LawOften we learn after the fact that a health professional such as physicians, nurses, podiatrists, psychologists and other health professionals has…
Apr 19
Locating a Healthcare Providers Service Organization (HPSO) Insurance Defense Attorney in Florida

Locating a Healthcare Providers Service Organization (HPSO) Insurance Defense Attorney in Florida

By George F. Indest III, J.D., M.P.A., LL.M., Board Certified by The Florida Bar in Health LawWe are sometimes told by the health professionals we represent especially pharmacists, licensed mental health counselors (LMHCs), advanced…

Rank this Week: 2004

Wiemelt Knechtel Weblog

Covers cases, legislation, and developments regarding patents, trademarks, copyrights, trade secrets, FDA regulatory, life science, Paragraph IV, ANDA, Hatch-Waxman, pharma, branded & generic drugs, Lanham Act, unfair competition, false advertising, Internet, domain name, and e-commerce law.

http://www.wiemeltlaw.com/id46.html

May 15
Wiemelt Knechtel ranked again among the "TOP TRADEMARK FIRMS" in the U.S. in the May, 2013 issue of Intellectual Property Today,

Wiemelt Knechtel ranked again among the "TOP TRADEMARK FIRMS" in the U.S. in the May, 2013 issue of Intellectual Property Today,
May 15
Why You Should Hire a Trademark Lawyer

Why You Should Hire a Trademark Lawyer
Mar 11
Wiemelt Knechtel ranked among the "TOP PATENT FIRMS" in the U.S.

Wiemelt Knechtel ranked among the "TOP PATENT FIRMS" in the U.S.

Rank this Week: 2174

Government Contractor Insights

Features comments on recently-published decisions about Federal Government Contracts law and public procurement topics. By Albo & Oblon, L.L.P.

http://www.procurement-lawyer.com/government-contractor-insights/

Feb 11
Court of Federal Claims Tucker Act Implied-in-Fact Contract Jurisdiction

Court of Federal Claims Tucker Act Implied-in-Fact Contract Jurisdiction

The Tucker Act, 28 U.S.C. § 1491, creates the Contract jurisdiction of the United States Court of Federal Claims. Included within section (a)(1) of this statute are money-mandating Contracts of the United States, and these…
Nov 5
What Is “Arbitrary and Capricious” Agency Action?

What Is “Arbitrary and Capricious” Agency Action?

There are two Grounds for challenges to Agency Action which may be asserted in a Procurement Protest: (a) Agency Action in violation of statute, regulation, or controlling Agency guidelines, 5 U.S.C. § 706(2)(A), (C) and 28 U.S.C. §…
Jul 20
“Hard Facts” Are Required To Establish a Significant Potential Organizational Conflict of Interest

“Hard Facts” Are Required To Establish a Significant Potential Organizational Conflict of Interest

In Turner Construction Co., Inc. v. United States, et al., Fed Cl. No. 10-195C, July 16, 2010, the United States Court of Federal Claims overturns the Army’s adoption of a “Recommendation,” of the United States Government Accountability…

Rank this Week: 2066

HealthReformStat

"Translates" various provisions of the 2010 Health Reform law into English. By Jennifer Stiller.

http://healthreformstat.com/

Jan 16
Issues the Supreme Court will consider

Issues the Supreme Court will consider

What exactly are the issues that the Supreme Court will decide in its review of the Affordable Care Act? The best summary I’ve found is here.
Jun 8
INDEPENDENT PAYMENT ADVISORY BOARD

INDEPENDENT PAYMENT ADVISORY BOARD

One of the most far-reaching innovations in the PPACA is the creation of an Independent Payment Advisory Board (IPAB), which will allow changes in Medicare reimbursement rules to be fast-tracked starting in 2015. The purpose of the IPAB is…
Jun 5
Provider reimbursement – reduction in market basket update

Provider reimbursement – reduction in market basket update

Effective immediately, the annual market basket updates are being reduced for 15 different types of Medicare services. The statute expressly provides, as to each of the following services that, as a result of these adjustments, a…

Rank this Week: 2198

Northern Virginia Personal Injury…

Northern Virginia Personal Injury Lawyer Blog

Covers general injury and accident law topics. Published by Brien Roche Law.

http://www.northernvirginiapersonalinjuryattorney.com/

Apr 27
Administrative Law-State Rule

Administrative Law-State Rule

These rules and regulations can be very important. Suppose you wanted to assert a claim against a motel owner because of carbon monoxide poisoning that occurred while you were in the motel. The type of claim that would be asserted would be a…
Apr 25
Administrative Law-Code of Federal Regulation

Administrative Law-Code of Federal Regulation

At the federal level, all regulations are published within the Federal Register. They are also contained within a document known as the Code of Federal Regulations (C.F.R.). The C.F.R. can be found in a law library and is generally organized…
Apr 12
Administrative Law-Rule Making Proce

Administrative Law-Rule Making Proce

The rule making process consists of the following four steps. 1. The agency publishes proposed rules. 2. Members of the public are given the opportunity to comment on those rules. 3. The rules may be revised based upon the public’s…

Rank this Week: 2014

License Advocates Law Group

Provides information for professional and occupational licensees and license applicants in California who have been denied a license, credential, or certificate or who are at risk for disciplinary action (revocation, suspension, probation) against the license by the State.

http://licenseadvocateslawgroup.blogspot.com/

Mar 30
Can the Result of An Administrative Hearing Ever be Reviewed or Changed?

Can the Result of An Administrative Hearing Ever be Reviewed or Changed?

The short answer to the question posed in the title of this post is “Yes!” But, as described below, that answer can cut both for and against the California licensee or license applicant who is not represented by skilled licensing…
Mar 7
License Denial or Discipline? No. 5 of the Top Ten Essential Tasks to Do Now: Prepare Your Rehabilitation Evidence

License Denial or Discipline? No. 5 of the Top Ten Essential Tasks to Do Now: Prepare Your Rehabilitation Evidence

This post discusses Task No. 5 of the “Top Ten Essential Tasks for Appealing a License Denial or Defending Against License Discipline: Prepare Your Rehabilitation Evidence.”After decades of practice in the field of California…
Jan 23
License Denial or Discipline? No. 4 of the Top Ten Essential Tasks to Do Now: Prepare Your Character Evidence

License Denial or Discipline? No. 4 of the Top Ten Essential Tasks to Do Now: Prepare Your Character Evidence

This post discusses Task No.

Rank this Week: 2111

Dentistry Law Blog

By George F. Indest III.

http://dentistrylawblog.wordpress.com/

May 20
NAS Insurance (NAS) Attorneys, Lawyers and Defense Council in Florida

NAS Insurance (NAS) Attorneys, Lawyers and Defense Council in Florida

By George F. Indest III, J.D., M.P.A., LL.M., Board Certified by The Florida Bar in Health Law Often we learn after the fact that a health professional such as physicians, dentists and other health professionals has received NAS Insurance,…
Apr 16
More Than 7,000 Patients of Oklahoma Dentist Are Being Asked to Get Tested for HIV and Hepatiti

More Than 7,000 Patients of Oklahoma Dentist Are Being Asked to Get Tested for HIV and Hepatiti

By George F. Indest III, J.D., M.P.A., LL.M., Board Certified by The Florida Bar in Health Law The unsanitary practices of an Oklahoma dentist may have exposed more than 7,000 patients to HIV and hepatitis, according to a number of ……
Jan 23
Locating a Healthcare Providers Service Organization (HPSO) Insurance Defense Attorney in Florida Company Case

Locating a Healthcare Providers Service Organization (HPSO) Insurance Defense Attorney in Florida Company Case

By George F. Indest III, J.D., M.P.A., LL.M., Board Certified by The Florida Bar in Health Law We are sometimes told by the health professionals we represent especially pharmacists, licensed mental health counselors (LMHCs), advanced…

Rank this Week: 2428

Psychology and Mental Health Law…

Psychology and Mental Health Law Blog

Covers health law, psychology and mental health law. By George F. Indest III, P.A.

http://mentalhealthlawblog.wordpress.com/

Apr 26
Mental Health Counselors, Psychologists, Social Workers and Family Therapists Should Be Sure They Carry Insurance to Cover Complaints Against Their License

Mental Health Counselors, Psychologists, Social Workers and Family Therapists Should Be Sure They Carry Insurance to Cover Complaints Against Their License

By George F. Indest III, J.D., M.P.A., LL.M., Board Certified by The Florida Bar in Health Law From our experience mental health counselors, psychologists, social workers and family therapists are at a high risk of having a client or patient…
Mar 28
Central Florida Mental Health Counselor Accused of Heading Up $3 Million Medicaid Fraud Scheme

Central Florida Mental Health Counselor Accused of Heading Up $3 Million Medicaid Fraud Scheme

By George F. Indest III, J.D., M.P.A., LL.M., Board Certified by The Florida Bar in Health Law, and Michael L. Smith, J.D., R.R.T., Board Certified by The Florida Bar in Health Law A registered mental-health counselor is accused of running…
Jan 18
Finding a Healthcare Providers Service Organization (HPSO) Insurance Defense Lawyer

Finding a Healthcare Providers Service Organization (HPSO) Insurance Defense Lawyer

By George F. Indest III, J.D., M.P.A., LL.M., Board Certified by The Florida Bar in Health Law We are sometimes told by the health professionals we represent especially pharmacists, licensed mental health counselors (LMHCs), advanced…

Rank this Week: 2724

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