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Paxton's amicus brief in illegal immigrant's abortion battle doesn't change outcome of case
AUSTIN – In an effort to prevent Texas from becoming a sanctuary state for illegal immigrants seeking abortions, Attorney General Ken Paxton headed an eight-state coalition to head off abortion on demand for aliens who are in the United States illegally without success. -
Hospice companies agree to $12.2 million settlement in qui tam suits
DALLAS – Five hospice companies agreed to a $12.2 million settlement in whistle-blower cases that claimed they paid kickbacks in exchange for referrals. -
With Obama's veto threat gone, asbestos 'double-dipping' bill reintroduced
WASHINGTON (Legal Newsline) - A bill that targets the country’s current asbestos injury compensation system has been quietly reintroduced by a Texas federal lawmaker who is hoping President Trump is more receptive than his predecessor. -
AG Paxton granted preliminary injunction in new Affordable Care Act rule
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton was granted a nationwide preliminary injunction by a federal court this month in a lawsuit to impede the Affordable Care Act’s new federal health rules that would require doctors to provide patient services that conflict with their own medical advice or religious beliefs. -
Texas judge grants preliminary injunction in gender definition change mandate
AUSTIN – A federal judge granted a preliminary injunction in a case against the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HSS) regarding a law that would require Texas insurance companies to allow coverage for gender reassignment and abortions. -
Texas AG challenges sex change procedure rule change
WICHITA FALLS -- The state of Texas has filed a federal complaint on behalf of religiously affiliated healthcare providers and four states regarding a rule change in the Affordable Care Act (ACA) that forces them to offer specific services to patients seeking sex change procedures. -
Take-nothing judgment entered in suit alleging injury lifting 300-pound patient
BEAUMONT – An agreed take-nothing judgment has been entered in a suit between Beaumont Home Health Service and a Port Arthur woman, who alleges she was negligently instructed to lift a 300-pound patient. -
Motion to dismiss filed in plaintiff’s suit alleging injury lifting 300-pound patient
Beaumont Home Health Service recently filed a motion to dismiss a suit brought by a Port Arthur woman, who alleges she was negligently instructed to lift a 300-pound patient. -
Planned Parenthood sues HHSC to stop termination of Medicaid provider agreements
A group of Planned Parenthood facilities and patients have pursued legal action against the Texas Health and Human Services Commission, its Office of Inspector General and their respective administrators, Chris Traylor and Stuart W. -
Home care worker injured lifting 300-pound patient, sues
A Port Arthur woman is suing Beaumont Home Health Service, alleging she was negligently instructed to lift a 300-pound patient. -
New business licenses/assumed names issued in Jefferson County
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Abbott leaves legacy of suits against federal government
As Greg Abbott prepares to be sworn in as the governor of Texas, the attorney general leaves behind a legacy of lawsuits against the federal government. Since the inauguration of President Barack Obama in January 2009, Abbott has sued his administration almost 30 times. -
Abbott's promise: 'Texas will remain the best state'
With the new year, Texas gets a new governor. We'll miss having Rick Perry at the helm, but are confident Greg Abbott will steer our ship of state with equally steady hands. -
Mesquite Man Ordered to Prison for Health Care Fraud Following State and Federal Investigation
DALLAS — Jerry C. Bullard, 57, of Mesquite, Texas, was sentenced April 14 by U.S. District Judge Sam A. Lindsay to 33 months in federal prison and ordered to pay $317,779 in restitution, following his guilty plea in February 2012 to one count of conspiracy to commit health care fraud. -
Houston doctor, four others charged with defrauding Medicare of nearly $3M
HOUSTON – Dr. Leonard Kibert, 63, of Houston, has been charged in a 47-count indictment alleging a conspiracy to defraud Medicare of $2.9 million, announced U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of Texas Kenneth Magidson. -
Dallas area pharmacist sentenced to 5 years in federal prison for 'Pill Mill' operation
DALLAS — A licensed pharmacist, who along with four co-defendants was convicted at trial earlier this year for their roles in a “pill mill” operation in Dallas, was sentenced this afternoon, announced U.S. Attorney Sarah R. Saldaña of the Northern District of Texas. -
Texas doctor convicted of health care fraud violations
TYLER – A Dallas County, Texas, physician has been convicted of 15 counts of health care fraud violations in the Eastern District of Texas, announced U.S. Attorney John M. Bales. -
Former hospital employee pleads guilty to criminal HIPAA charges
TYLER— U.S. Attorney John M. Bales announced that a former employee of an East Texas hospital has pleaded guilty to criminal HIPAA charges in the Eastern District of Texas. -
Abbott, Davis have differing reactions to Hobby Lobby decision
The U.S. Supreme Court ruled in favor of three family-owned businesses Monday, saying they can refuse to pay for certain forms of contraception. -
AG seeks to recover fraudulent Medicaid funds for dental work
AUSTIN – The Texas Attorney General’s Office has filed a lawsuit against a company that has allegedly been fraudulently receiving payments for dental work through Medicaid.