“Super Lawyers” chose Ann Bittinger as a “Rising Star” in its current class of lawyers. Only 2.5 percent of the lawyers in the state earn this distinction. Based on peer recognition and professional achievement, the selection process includes a statewide … Continued
A judge in the Eastern District of Pennsylvania ruled on January 31, 2011 that ABIM cannot sue a physician in Pennsylvania related to the Arora Board Review matter when that physician was in Michigan at the time of the exam. … Continued
Today a federal judge in Pensacola, Florida declared the federal health care reform law unconstitutional.  Judge Vinson wrote: “For the reasons stated, I must reluctantly conclude that Congress exceeded the bounds of its authority in passing the Act with the … Continued
The ABIM sent letters to 139 physicians this week, sanctioning them for (ALLEGEDLY) soliciting or sharing confidential examination questions used to certifiy physicians. It is interesting that the ABIM apparently gave the physicians no opportunity to explain or defend themselves … Continued
Law firms are notorious for emailing “client alerts” and “client bulletins” to adorn clients’ inboxes with impressive analysis of current legal developments. The bulletins sometimes come almost daily, explaining in excruciating detail and in thousands of words the latest legal … Continued