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Have you heard discussions around the office about what the Supreme Court’s reversal of Chevron doctrine means for your organization? If yes, you’re not alone. If not, it’s just a matter of time. Join HortySpringer partners Dan Mulholland and Henry Casale as they partner with our friends at YouCompli for this insightful and informative webinar!

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What’s New in Health Law

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New Cases

Termination of Employment Without Cause Upheld in Absence of Any Real Allegations/Evidence of Discrimination

A federal district court in Kansas granted summary judgment in favor of a hospital being sued for unlawful discrimination and retaliation by a physician whose employment had been terminated without cause. Byrnes v. St. Catherine Hospital

To read more about this case and to find out what’s new in healthcare law, visit our What’s New page

Question of the Week

We recently learned that one of our internists lost three fingers in an alligator attack while on a fishing retreat in Florida. He hasn’t been in the hospital for about seven weeks. Do we need to place him on a leave of absence or send him a request for information/records/medical clearance?

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