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What’s New in Health Law

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New Cases

District Court Enjoins FTC Noncompete Rule (for Plaintiffs Only)

The United States District Court for the Northern District of Texas granted a tax software company’s preliminary injunction, enjoining the Federal Trade Commission’s final rule banning post-employment noncompete agreements.  The court ruled that the FTC exceeded its authority under the Federal Trade Commission Act by promulgating the final rule and concluded that there was a substantial likelihood that the rule is arbitrary and capricious and, therefore, in violation of the Administrative Procedures Act.  Ryan, LLC v. Fed. Trade Commission

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Question of the Week

A physician recently resigned employment with a group that’s affiliated with the hospital.  Is there anything we should consider with respect to the physician’s Medical Staff appointment and privileges?

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