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Digitalization – the pill for M&A failures?

It is a generally accepted fact that a significant number of M&A deals fail to deliver value post-closing. In a recent survey (the Survey) discussed in the Deloitte 2018 M&A trends report (the Report), 55% of respondents agreed that up … Continue reading

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Physician sentenced to prison after pleading guilty to pill mill conviction

On February 23, 2017, Dr. Anil Sahijwani pled guilty for illegally prescribing oxycodone, Adderall and other drugs. The Florida Department of Health rescinded the medical license of the 43-year-old doctor after he was sentenced to 45 months in federal prison. … Continue reading

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7th Circuit Reverses $1 Million CVS Verdict for Indiana Doctor in Pill Mill Case

By George F. Indest III, J.D., M.P.A., LL.M., Board Certified by The Florida Bar in Health Law On May 10, 2018, the Seventh Circuit reversed an Indiana jury’s finding that CVS Pharmacy Inc. (CVS) owed $1 million to a doctor. … Continue reading

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NC Business Court Refuses To Swallow Poison Pill

The "poison pill" has been an accepted defensive measure against a corporate takeover since the 1980's.  Commonly referred to as a "Shareholder Rights Plan," this type of defense usually gives shareholders the right to buy more shares at a discount … Continue reading

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Alabama Doctor and 3 Nurse Practitioners Charged With Running Fraudulent Pill Mill

By George F. Indest III, J.D., M.P.A., LL.M., Board Certified by The Florida Bar in Health Law On December 6, 2017, three nurse practitioners and a doctor were arrested following an Alabama federal grand jury indictment accusing them of operating … Continue reading

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