In this episode from the Securities Regulation and Enforcement Series, Daniel Sommers joins A. Valerie Mirko of Armstrong Teasdale and William Nelson of the Investor Adviser Association to discuss the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 (PSLRA)as the statute approaches its 30th anniversary this year.
The PSLRA marked a sea change for securities class actions, impacting how such cases are brought, who brings them, and how they are decided. Drawing on his more than three-decade career, Daniel discusses the evolving landscape of securities class actions, the most significant provisions of the PSLRA, which parts have and have not worked, and recent developments and trends.
In this episode of the Legal 500 Podcast, Joseph Sellers, founder and co-chair of the Civil Rights & Employment practice at Cohen Milstein, joins Barnaby Merrill for an insightful discussion.
In commemoration of the 60th anniversary of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Joe explores one of its lesser-known provisions – Title VII, which outlawed discrimination on the basis of sex. Utilizing case studies from throughout his career, Joe explores the development of anti-sex and gender discrimination law in the United States. This episode was recorded prior to Donald Trump’s victory in the 2024 US presidential election.
In this episode, Poorad Razavi and Joy Momin put their thoughts together to sift through overlooked aspects of expert witness interactions.Â
Poorad , a passionate plaintiff advocate, shares some memorable stories and lessons from his time in practice. He discusses the strategies, ethics, and nuanced considerations he has employed in vetting, selecting, and cutting expert witnesses.
Joy Momin, a freshly minted attorney curious to jumpstart her courtroom fluency by learning from those she looks up to, interviews Poorad, going through his professional experiences and the words of advice he would offer himself were he to travel back in his career to where she is now.Â
It’s been called the ‘antitrust trial of the century’ – U.S. v Google, the DOJ and state AGs’ case against Google’s alleged search monopoly. In this episode of Trust and Trade ABA Podcast, three of the top antitrust trial lawyers in the country talk about the tactics and strategies of both sides, the effectiveness of their arguments, and potential implications for ongoing antitrust cases against Amazon, Apple, and Google.
The ABA Antitrust Law Section Trust and Trade Podcast, “Breaking Down the Closing Arguments in US v Google,” features:
- Tara Reinhart, Partner, Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP
- Kalpana Srinivasan, Managing Partner, Susman Godfrey LLP
- Dan McCuaig, Partner, Cohen Milstein Sellers & Toll PLLC
Trust and Trade is one of the flagship podcasts of the American Bar Association’s Antitrust Law Section. Trust and Trade features in-depth discussions by experts in the fields of antitrust, consumer protection, and privacy, and reaches a global audience of practitioners, enforcers, policymakers, and thought leaders.
Briana O’Neil interviews Poorad Razavi of Cohen Milstein about his experience litigating vehicle cases as a plaintiff’s attorney, along with the challenges every litigator, both plaintiff and defense, will have to navigate as technology advances. In particular, they discuss:
- How have new automotive technologies — self-driving cars and AI impacted your practice?
- With the rise in autonomous vehicle cases, litigators are bound to see new and unique issues. Poorad describes some of the emerging issues.
- What do litigators need to familiarize themselves with to effectively handle these new cases?
- When it comes to seeking experts in a case, what kind of expertise should be considered? What about new expert strategies?
- What new challenges do you foresee in these cases and how can litigators prepare?
Listen to the Insider Tips Podcast for this timely conversation.
Christine Webber was featured on the podcast Let’s Talk About Gender & Race-Based Pay Inequity, produced by Workplace Fairness. The podcast also includes Carolyn York from the National Committee of Pay Equity.
Together, Christine and Carolyn discuss the evolution of wage discrimination, pay transparency, advocating for equitable pay and how we can join the fight. Christine’s segment starts at the 29:00 mark.
Christine Webber was featured on the podcast The Worker Experience, sponsored by Workplace Fairness. The podcast also includes Carolyn York from the National Committee of Pay Equity.
Together, Christine and Carolyn discuss the evolution of wage discrimination, pay transparency, advocating for equitable pay and how we can join the fight. Christine’s segment starts at the 29:00 mark.
Agnieszka Fryszman, chair of our Human Rights practice, speaks to The Legal 500 about holding U.S. companies accountable for human rights violations across borders. Agnieszka is recognized as one of the world’s preeminent human rights lawyers, representing individuals who have been victims of torture, human trafficking, forced labor and slave labor and other violations of international law. She litigates cases against corporate giants and foreign powers alike.
Earlier this year, Agnieszka was named to the Forbes 50 Over 50. She is also the recipient of the Human Trafficking Legal Center’s Human Trafficking Advocate of the Year Award.
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Is your employer or a business you know defrauding a government program such as Medicare or Medicaid? If so, consider reporting the fraud – becoming a whistleblower.
False Claims Act Litigation
The False Claims Act (FCA) is a federal law that protects and potentially rewards whistleblowers. It allows people to report fraud on the government confidentially. If also allows whistleblowers to collect a financial reward if the government recovers from the fraudsters.
Lawsuits arising under the FCA must be filed “under seal.” Only the whistleblower, their counsel, the court, and the government will know it has been filed. This way, the government can investigate the claim while letting the whistleblower remain anonymous.
The government will then decide whether to pursue, or “intervene” in, the case. If it chooses to intervene, the government assumes responsibility for litigating the case. The government works with the whistleblower’s counsel in the litigation. Whistleblowers can receive awards ranging from 15-30 percent of any amount recovered.
Standing with Whistleblowers
Cohen Milstein’s lawyers have decades of experience successfully representing whistleblowers in cases across the country. We handle all types of whistleblower cases, from simple to highly complex matters, across various industries.
Are you thinking about reporting a business you believe is defrauding the government? If so, please complete the form below to contact us and discuss your potential claim. We represent clients on a contingency basis and only receive a fee if we win your case.
Has your doctor recommended care that was denied by your insurance company, such as surgery or specialist treatment? Have you tried to fill a prescription, only to have your insurance company refuse coverage or raise your co-pay? You may have experienced managed care abuse.
Denial of Care
Managed care abuse occurs when an HMO or other insurer denies or delays crucial doctor-prescribed care, breaching its obligations. Managed care abuse violates both the law and the insurer’s own healthcare policy.
For instance, an insurance company may deny patient claims multiple times before finally approving them. Such delays may lead to physical harm, including the exacerbation of a physical condition that has not been properly treated. It may also cause emotional pain and suffering.
If you have been subjected to managed care abuse, you may have a valid legal claim against your insurance company. Before you seek legal counsel, though, you must appeal the company’s decision through its internal appeals process.
Appeals of Insurance Company Decisions
Your company’s internal appeals process should be clearly defined in your insurance policy. Each appeals process is unique and subject to specific deadlines and communication requirements.
Make sure you understand why your claim was denied. This information will be in the Denial of Care letter or Explanation of Benefits form you received from your insurance company. Are your ailments and treatments accurately reflected? A denial could be due to a medical coding error that can be corrected through the appeals process.
Always document your calls and record your call reference number. Keep copies of all important documents, including:
- Denial letters
- Doctors’ referrals
- Notes of calls with insurance company representatives
Also, know what resources are available. The U.S. Department of Health & Human Services provides guidance to help you navigate the appeals process. State healthcare insurance consumer assistance programs may also assist.
Managed Care Abuse Litigation
If you’ve exhausted the appeals process without your claim being resolved, you may bring a lawsuit against your insurer. Cohen Milstein has extensive trial experience in this challenging area of law, representing patients with the most egregious claims.
Previously, our attorneys tried Chipps v. Humana, one of the country’s most influential managed care abuse lawsuits. We uncovered widespread corruption at Humana impacting its patient approval process. This discovery that ultimately resulted in stricter healthcare industry regulations. We’ve represented clients against many other major insurance companies in state and federal courts. Through the courts, we’ve helped patients receive just compensation and put a stop to managed care abuse.
Do you believe you’ve been subject to an improper denial or delay of medical care? If so, please use the CONTACT US box below to discuss your potential claim. We represent clients on a contingency basis and only receive a fee if we win your case.