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| 1 | Regulatory Reminder: Stark Requires Individual Contracts for Physician Independent Contractors Edgar C. Morrison; Jackson Walker L.L.P.; June 27, 2008, previously published on June 12, 2008 Buried in a flurry of CMS rulemaking in 2007 was an amendment to the Stark regulations affecting medical groups that hire independent contractor physicians to provide services at their facilities. |
| 2 | Employers and Insurers Prohibited from Using Genetic Information to Discriminate Against Current or Potential Employees
Roetzel & Andress, A Legal Professional Association; June 16, 2008, previously published on May 2008 On May 21, 2008, President Bush signed into law the Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act of 2008 ("GINA"). While the law amends multiple sections of the United States Code, the most significant amendments deal with employment and employee benefits law. |
| 3 | New Federal Genetic Discrimination Law Fenwick & West LLP; June 16, 2008, previously published on June 10, 2008 On May 21, 2008, President Bush signed the Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act, which among other things: (1) prohibits employers subject to Title VII from discharging, refusing to hire, or otherwise discriminating against employees or job applicants on the basis of genetic information; (2)... |
| 4 | FDA Issues Proposed Rule on Pregnancy and Lactation Labeling Christina M. Markus, Beverly Lorell; King & Spalding LLP; June 26, 2008, previously published on June 10, 2008 On May 29th, FDA issued a proposed rule that would require major revisions of both the format and content of prescription drug and biological labeling with respect to pregnancy and lactation. The FDA states that the revised labeling is intended to provide more complete information for physicians... |
| 5 | New Law Prohibits Genetic Discrimination Baker & Hostetler LLP; June 16, 2008, previously published on May 27, 2008 The newly enacted Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act of 2008 ("GINA") adds individual genetic information to the list of protected employee characteristics. |
| 6 | GINA Establishes Protection for Claims of Genetic Bias Akerman Senterfitt; June 16, 2008, previously published on May 27, 2008 Employees filing charges of discrimination with the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission ("EEOC") will have one more protected class they can check off as a basis of discrimination. |
| 7 | Follow-on Biologics in Canada: A Look at the New Draft Guidelines Eileen M. McMahon, Teresa Reguly; Torys LLP; June 20, 2008, previously published by Update, issue 3, May/June 2008. Reprinted with permission of the Food and Drug Law Institute (FDLI) ©2008 Health Canada has released a draft guidance document entitled "Information and Submission Requirements for Subsequent Entry Biologics (SEBs)." This document outlines the regulatory review process that Health Canada will use for a biologic that is similar to an approved innovator biologic. |
| 8 | Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act Signed Into Law Frank S. Swain; Baker & Daniels LLP; June 16, 2008, previously published on May 27, 2008 On May 21, 2008, President Bush signed the Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act (GINA) into law. GINA's intent is to prohibit employers, employment agencies, labor unions and health insurers from discriminating against employees and insureds based on their genetic information, as well as... |
| 9 | President Bush Signs into Law the Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act Michael J. Ranallo; Holland & Knight LLP; June 16, 2008, previously published on May 28, 2008 On May 21, 2008, President Bush signed into law H.R. 493, the Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act of 2008 (GINA). |
| 10 | Nondiscrimination Law Passed Regarding Genetic Information Bass, Berry & Sims PLC; June 16, 2008, previously published on May 28, 2008 Although genetic research and information shows promise to improve health, there is concern regarding the use of genetic information, especially in the context of insurance and employment. |
