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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
To read more about this case and to find out what’s new in healthcare law, visit our What’s New page
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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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