Counsel Regarding Investment in Long-Term Care Pharmacy
Represented a private equity investor in its investment in a long-term care pharmacy.
Aaron Beresh
Counsel in Acquisition
Represented an investor in the acquisition of a hospice agency.
Aaron Beresh
Counsel to Orthopedic Practice in Private Equity Transaction
Represented an orthopedic practice with multiple locations, imaging centers and surgery centers in a transaction with a private equity investor.
Aaron Beresh
Counsel to Home Health and Hospice Entities
Represented multiple home health and hospice entities in a transaction with a private equity investor.
Aaron Beresh
Counsel to Ophthalmology and Surgery Centers
Represented ophthalmology practices with surgery center investments in transactions with private equity investors.
Aaron Beresh
Counsel to Numerous Physician Groups and Dental Offices Regarding MSOs and DSOs
Represented multiple physician groups and dental offices with relationships with management service organizations (“MSOs”) and dental service organizations (“DSOs”).
Aaron Beresh
Counsel to MSOs in Acquisitions
Represented multiple MSOs in the acquisition of non-clinical assets and non-clinical management of medical practices.
Aaron Beresh
Counsel to Numerous DSOs in Acquisitions
Represented multiple DSOs in the acquisition of non-clinical assets and non-clinical management of dental offices.
Aaron Beresh
Counsel Regarding CLIA - Certified Clinical Laboratory
Represented an entity in an acquisition of a CLIA-certified clinical laboratory.
Aaron Beresh
Representation of Medical Practice in Employment Matters
Representation of a medical practice regarding employment related issues, including the hiring and termination of employees and independent contractors.
Mike Braun
Summary Judgment for Hospital Under Title VII and Illinois Law
Successfully defended a hospital/employer in the Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals where the Court affirmed a summary judgment decision in favor of our client where a former employee claimed discrimination and retaliation under Title VII and Illinois law, and failure to accommodate under the Americans with Disabilities Act.
Michael O. Fawaz
Plaintiffs' Awards Exceed Statutory Damage Cap
Represented numerous plaintiffs in medical malpractice actions. The state cap on non-economic damages, which was established to limit the exposure of medical professionals, was averted by proving ordinary negligence, resulting in settlements greatly exceeding the statutory $350,000 cap.
Alexander Villamar
Healthcare Franchisor Mediation
Represented healthcare franchisor in mediation over terms of franchise agreement.
Jonathan W. Fountain
Hospital Not Liable for Discrimination
Successfully represented a hospital in defending a claim of discrimination in Illinois Human Rights Commission resulting in no findings against the firm's client.
Emily E. Bennett
Hospital Dismissed from Action
Obtained early dismissal of all claims against a hospital by a physician in a complex contract dispute. The dismissal was affirmed by the Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals after briefing and oral argument.
Emily E. Bennett
Hospital Executive Dismissed from Action
Obtained early dismissal of a claim against an individual hospital executive by a physician for tortious interference in prospective economic advantage.
Emily E. Bennett
Successful Defense of Trademark Infringement Claims Against Healthcare Companies
Represented healthcare companies in defense of trademark infringement claims brought by public university.
Jonathan W. Fountain
Wage & Hour Class Certification Denied
Successfully represented a hospital and defeated class certification in a wage & hour case. The Federal Court denied class certification following significant discovery, multiple depositions, and extensive briefing.
Emily E. Bennett
Patent Action Dismissed in Favor Of Doctors Treating Opioid Patients
Represented a group of doctors that were helping patients overcome their opioid addictions by performing an elaborate and specific treatment method that would eliminate withdrawal symptoms in one day or less. Our clients were sued for patent infringement, facing allegations of direct infringement, contributory infringement, and inducing infringement. We successfully argued to the district court that the case should be dismissed for failure to state a claim under Iqbal and Twombly because the patent was limited to a narrow treatment method. The patentee appealed. In a 2-1 opinion, the CAFC affirmed the dismissal in our clients' favor.
Kristopher K. Hulliberger
$30MM Credit Raise on Behalf of Healthcare Facility
Representation of regional healthcare facility in securing a $30MM credit raise for a building expansion.
Tom O'Neal
Counsel in Representation Elections
Counseled an extended care facility in successive representation elections against the Laborers Union of North American and the UAW.
Leonard W. Sachs
Sale of Municipally Owned Hospital and Healthcare Operation
Lead counsel for the privatization and sale of a municipally owned hospital and health care operation, including organizing and participating in excess of 40 public town hall meetings, structuring of privatization, preparing documents, and coordinating with municipal bond counsel and investment bankers.
Timothy M. Wittebort
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