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How Does an Article 78 Proceeding Work in New York State Courts?
An article 78 proceeding allows plaintiffs to challenge unlawful New York administrative agency decisions under the CPLR. You must establish specific legal grounds to seek relief, such as mandamus to compel action or prohibition to stop unauthorized conduct. Petitioners face a strict four-month statute of limitations to file after a determination becomes final. State courts will only review these civil disputes once all internal agency appeals are fully exhausted.
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How an Administrative Law Judge Hearing Works in Federal Cases
An administrative law judge hearing is a formal federal process where agencies evaluate evidence to resolve regulatory disputes. Under the Administrative Procedure Act, respondents face statutory deadlines for filing answers and disclosing exhibits. Missing these timeframes frequently leads to default judgments or waived defenses. Regulated entities typically must assemble a complete administrative record to preserve options for future appeals.
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What to Look for in a Boutique Litigation Law Firm
A boutique litigation law firm should be evaluated by its case experience, attorney involvement, litigation strategy, and fee arrangements.Choosing a boutique litigation law firm requires more than comparing firm size or past results. Plaintiffs should examine experience with similar disputes, who will handle their case, and how the firm manages discovery, costs, and settlement decisions. New York court admission requirements and potential co-counsel arrangements may also affect the choice.
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Hospital Price Transparency Rules and FTC Warning Letters
Hospital price transparency involves CMS disclosure duties and separate FTC risks from incomplete, inaccurate, or late pricing information. CMS compliance does not provide a safe harbor from FTC Act liability. The FTC’s October 2026 warning letters focus on pricing for scheduled care. Hospitals should examine both public files and patient estimates, including how they explain physician and facility fees.
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340B Rebate Model Lawsuit and Hospital Planning for 2027
340B rebate model litigation raises questions about the planned 2027 rollout, hospital cash flow, and rebate administration. AHA and other plaintiffs challenge HRSA’s revised pilot, scheduled to begin January 1, 2027. Filing the lawsuit does not itself suspend implementation. Hospital finance and regulatory teams should track court orders while assessing affected drugs, upfront purchasing costs, and rebate processing needs.
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Digital Forensic Investigation under Federal and State Evidence Rules
Digital forensic investigation in civil litigation turns on evidence authentication, preservation duties, and federal or state court rules. Rules 26 and 34 govern federal discovery; Rule 37(e) addresses lost electronic information. Evidence Rules 901 and 902 address authentication, while state procedures impose distinct requirements. Chain-of-custody records and metadata can support reliability, but gaps do not automatically exclude evidence.
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