By Hon. Judith K. Fitzgerald (Ret.), jfitzgerald@tuckerlaw.com, (412) 594-3933
The American Bar Association (ABA) states on its website: “The ABA was founded in 1878 on a commitment to set the legal and ethical foundation for the American nation. Today, it exists as a membership organization and stands committed to its mission of defending
Daniel C. Conlon, dconlon@tuckerlaw.com, (412) 594-3951
When a government agency refuses to follow the law, most businesses assume there’s little they can do beyond waiting, appealing, or absorbing the loss. A recent Pennsylvania Supreme Court decision changes that calculus in a meaningful way. In MFW Wine Co., LLC v. Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board,
Last summer, I wrote about the DOJ and HHS relaunching their joint False Claims Act Working Group, with Medicare Advantage risk adjustment fraud listed as one of its top enforcement priorities. The Aetna settlement announced earlier this month is a direct example of that initiative delivering results. What HappenedAetna has agreed to pay $117.7 million
Artificial intelligence is no longer a futuristic concept; it is already reshaping how municipalities operate and deliver services to their communities. From drafting communications to analyzing policy documents, AI tools are increasingly being used by borough officials and staff to improve efficiency.
But as these technologies become more common in local government operations, they also
Artificial Intelligence continues to move quickly into the clinical workflow.WVU Medicine recently announced that it is expanding its use of Abridge, an AI-powered transcription platform designed to generate clinical documentation during patient encounters. What began as a small pilot program in 2025 has now grown to more than 1,200 physicians, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants
I recently had the opportunity to speak at the Pennsylvania Bar Institute’s Health Law Institute in Philadelphia on the topic of “Navigating New Frontiers in Physician Practice: Telehealth, Artificial Intelligence, and Contracting.”Healthcare law is entering a period of rapid change. Telehealth, artificial intelligence, and remote care models are reshaping how physicians deliver care, while
Matthew C. Christoph, mchristoph@tuckerlaw.com, (412) 594-5503
On August 29, 2024, the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (“FinCEN”) issued the Anti-Money Laundering Regulations for Residential Real Estate Transfers (the “Reporting Rule”), codified at 31 C.F.R. § 1031.320, to combat financial fraud and money laundering in the U.S. residential real estate market. Initially issued to become effective
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) recently announced a new payment initiative that will require certain cardiologists to participate in a value-based reimbursement model focused on heart failure care. This program, known as the Ambulatory Specialty Model (ASM), is scheduled to begin January 1, 2027 and will run through December 31, 2031.The announcement
Margaret M. Cooney, Esq., (412) 594-5548, mcooney@tuckerlaw.com
Vincent C. v. Pennsbury Sch. Dist., No. 24-06340-PAC, 2025 LX 359449 (E.D. Pa. Sep. 2, 2025)
ABSTRACT
In Vincent C. v. Pennsbury School District, the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania dismissed with prejudice a student’s federal civil-rights claims arising from sexual abuse
Matthew M. Hoffman, Esq., (412) 594-3910, mhoffman@tuckerlaw.com
Coleman v. Parkland School District, 346 A.3d 1266 (Pa. 2025) (A divided Pennsylvania Supreme Court reversed the Commonwealth Court’s 2023 decision and expanded the ability of agencies to add items to an agenda during a public meeting).
Background
At the Parkland School District (“District”) School Board’s October 26, 2021
