For many businesses, offering rewards for referrals may be good practice. However, in the medical or healthcare field, this “scratch my back, I’ll scratch yours” attitude is illegal. Under the Anti-Kickback Statute (AKS), paying for referrals or recommendations is subject to serious fraud penalties, including fines, jail time, and exclusion from federal programs. Healthcare providers, […]

The US Food and Drug Administration opines that most non-absorbable hernia mesh implants are meant to be inside the patient’s body indefinitely. The mesh has a net-like structure that provides permanent reinforcement to repair hernias. In addition, it is supposed to keep organs and tissues safe and in place. The number of hernia mesh failure […]

Are you aware of the Rheem class action lawsuit? If you are a homeowner or contractor who has installed Rheem water heaters, your rights may be affected. You need all the information to understand this lawsuit, its allegations, and its potential repercussions. What is Rheem? Rheem is a well-known water heaters and HVAC system manufacturer […]

Despite the many bounds forward we’ve made as a society, discrimination still rages on out there in the world today. If you feel as if you’ve been discriminated against and had your civil rights denied, you may have a legal case. Bringing forward a civil rights lawsuit can be tricky and requires expert knowledge of […]