News & Press Releases

Pratt's Privacy and Cybersecurity Report published an article by Privacy & Cybersecurity Practice Co-chair Scott Lashway, Special Counsel Matthew MK Stein, Of Counsel Cassandra Paolillo, and Associate Kayla LaRosa examining the differences between the New York legislature's version of Washington's My Health Data Act and the Washington law. The New York Health Information Privacy Act currently awaits Kathy Hochul’s signature.

Managed Healthcare Executive featured insights from Mintz Member Theresa Carnegie, which stemmed from a recent webinar hosted by LucyRx, a fiduciary pharmacy benefit manager (PBM), about states’ efforts to regulate PBMs and their relationships with pharmacies in light of stalled federal reform. In the webinar, panelists discussed the impacts of states’ efforts to reform PBMs and their relationships with pharmacies.

The American Health Law Association published a briefing co-authored by Member Megan Preusker, which explores the unique considerations underlying the regulatory approval process in a distressed health care transaction, such as timing and liquidity constraints. The article also outlines strategies for how counterparties can navigate these complexities.

Responsible Investor featured insights from ESG Practice Co-chair Jacob Hupart on a lawsuit alleging that three top asset managers worked together to restrict American coal production in connection with ESG-related goals.

ESG Co-chair Jennifer Rubin, Associate Nikki Rivers, and Member Louis Mercedes authored an article in Bloomberg Law discussing how recent executive orders on DEI bring particular risk for federal contractors in the context of mergers and acquisitions.

Appellate Practice Co-chair Emily Musgrave and Associate Caroline Gelinne authored an article in the Boston Bar Journal discussing a recent decision in a case about who gets to keep the ring when engaged couples break up, which the court took up on further appellate review (FAR). The article explains the criteria and strategic considerations for seeking FAR in light of this case.