News & Press Releases

Bloomberg Law quoted Member Joanne Hawana in a recent article about the FDA’s crackdown on potentially misleading drug advertisements following its investigation into the use of social media influencers to promote certain drugs. Attorneys and the telehealth companies they counsel explain in the article that clarity from the FDA is needed on who is responsible for influencer ad messaging, particularly when promoting compounded drugs.

Member Tara Dwyer was recently quoted in Law360 Healthcare Authority regarding a federal ruling that could impact how the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) conducts audits of Medicare Advantage plans. The ruling limits CMS from using small sample sizes to represent entire patient populations, which may challenge its goal of performing 550 audits annually to curb fraud and overbilling.

Member Daniel Cody shared insights with Part B News about the federal government shutdown and its potential impact on Medicare providers. The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has issued little guidance for providers related to the implications of the shutdown.

Mintz represented Sterling Brokers, a leading Canadian benefits brokerage and third-party administrator, in connection with its sale to HGGC, a middle-market private equity sponsor based in Palo Alto. The sale represents an exit event for True Wind Capital, the San Francisco-based private equity firm that invested in Sterling three years ago.

Mintz represented VMG Partners, a growth equity firm with a two-decade track record of scaling iconic consumer brands, in its partnership with Scenthound, the nation's first and leading dog wellness franchise. VMG’s investment will reinforce Scenthound’s leadership in the pet industry and accelerate its mission of revolutionizing pet care through routine hygiene and wellness.

Jacob Hupart shared insights with Responsible Investor about the final ruling in a suit against American Airlines over its investment of 401(k) money with asset managers pursuing ESG goals. The judge ruled that the airline had broken its “duty of loyalty” but rejected claims for damages.