Nearly every American has received some type of laboratory testing, many regularly. Lab tests are at the base of the healthcare pyramid. That fact, as well as how easily new tests are brought to consumers, may explain why laboratory fraud persists. Blood testing almost always requires a healthcare provider’s order. The interdependence between the healthcare… Read more »
It is commonplace for attorneys and compliance officers (particularly those who are also attorneys) to receive communications from clients that have more than one purpose. Take, for example, a doctor who calls a friend and the hospital’s compliance officer to set up a dinner for their families. During that call, the doctor mentions that he… Read more »
Scott Coffina has joined Pietragallo Gordon Alfano Bosick & Raspanti, LLP as a partner in the firm’s Government Enforcement, Compliance, & White Collar Litigation, Qui Tam & False Claims Act, and Title IX Practice Groups. Mr. Coffina’s arrival in the Philadelphia Office adds further depth to the firm’s White Collar and Qui Tam & False… Read more »
Pietragallo Gordon Alfano Bosick & Raspanti, LLP has been recognized by Chambers and Partners USA in its 2023 guide in the area of Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations in Pennsylvania. Chambers ranks leading law firms and attorneys across the U.S. based on the opinion of their clients and peers, and by the quality of… Read more »
Takeaway: On both a federal and state level, there has been a concerted push to protect employee privacy more thoroughly. As the law continues to develop or, as in the case of the NLRB, new methods of enforcement come into play, employers must balance the desire to monitor employee activity with the legal risk it… Read more »
Congratulations to Carla Schiff Donnelly, who was appointed Co-Chair of the Commission on Women in the Profession of the Pennsylvania Bar Association. The Commission was established in 1993 to involve more women in PBA leadership roles and to explore issues affecting women in the law. Since that time, the Commission has grown from 60 members… Read more »
Attorney Robert D. Weinberg discusses being a good parent relating to custody cases in the Lawyers Journal. His article “What does it mean to be a good parent (in custody cases)?” was published in Volume 11, July 30th, 2023. You can read the entire article on page 9 here.
Attorney Robert Weinberg provides insight as to how experienced family law attorneys can guide clients through difficult aspects of custody cases, especially thinking about and working with the various mental health professionals that are typically involved in these cases, and ultimately how to maintain a focus on the best interests of clients’ children throughout any litigation process…. Read more »
Pietragallo partner Joseph J. Bosick was the recipient of the University of Pittsburgh School of Law’s Distinguished Alumni Award for 2023. This honor recognizes Alumni who have given exceptional service to the Law School and to the legal community at large, recognizing their extraordinary commitment and accomplishments. As an accomplished trial attorney, Mr. Bosick has… Read more »
Every business or nonprofit open to the public, regardless of size, must comply with Title III of the Americans with Disabilities Act (“ADA”). The ADA permits a plaintiff to sue a business for failing to provide full and equal access to goods, services, and facilities. The ADA’s aim is laudable; however, plaintiff attorneys have begun… Read more »