The California Department of Real Estate (DRE) conducts investigations of real estate brokers and salespeople, typically in response to consumer complaints about real estate transactions. DRE analysts and investigators conduct investigations, while DRE auditors conduct audits of licensees’ bank accounts
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Healthcare & Life Sciences Private Equity Deal Tracker: Arsenal Acquires Multiple Companies From Fortrea
Arsenal Capital Partners will acquire Fortrea’s enabling services segment and patient access businesses, according to a news release.
Fortea (Nasdaq: FTRE), a global clinical research organization based in Research Triangle Park, N.C., is divesting its Endpoint Clinical and Fortrea…
Abuse: Stay of proceedings further consideration – High Court dates.
With thanks to Kate Slack for indicating the upcoming High Court dates for oral argument in the matters of Willmot v State of Queensland (7 May 2024) and RC v The Salvation Army (8 May 2024).
The written submissions for…
Beyond Malpractice: Cultivating Trust and Safety in Health-Based Services
Warning: Minor Errors Can Mean Big Takebacks for AWV Claims
A March 11 article in Part B News, “Warning: Minor Errors Can Mean Big Takebacks for AWV Claims,” discussed how compliance shortcomings can cause problems for claims to Medicare for annual wellness visits (AWVs). Rivkin Radler’s Mary Aperance…
Drug Diversion within Long-Term Care Industry
In a recent McKnight’s Long-Term Care News article, we discussed heighted scrutiny within the long-term care industry related to drug diversion and compliance with the Controlled Substances Act (CSA). Healthcare organizations, and not just diverting employees, are more often being…
UK Government Outlines New Action to Tackle Biases in Medical Devices
On March 11, 2023, the UK Government published its response (“Government Response”) to an independent review on equity in medical devices commissioned by the Department of Health and Social Care (“Review”). The Government Response is not guidance nor policy rather…
Healthcare & Life Sciences Private Equity Deal Tracker: Linden Acquires Alcresta Therapeutics
Abuse: Subpoena for Medicare records.
Carter (a pseudonym) v Australian Air League Incorporated & Anor [2024] VSC 95 (publication pending).
With thanks to Mathisha Panagoda for noting this interlocutory decision. There was an objection by the plaintiff to a subpoena issued by the first defendant…