March, 2015

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The American Pharmacists Association Weighs in on Participation in Executions

The Health Law Firm

By Chris E. Brown, J.D., The Health Law Firm Here's a controversial topic to consider: During the annual meeting of the American Pharmacists Association (APhA) on March 30, 2015, the group voted to discourage its members from participating in lethal injection style executions. While this position is not legally binding, it does hold the same ethical sway as a policy announcement by the American Medical Association does for doctors.

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U.S. Supreme Court Rules: State Professional Boards May Not Suppress Competition - How This Ruling Affects You

The Health Law Firm

Are you regulated by a state board or do you sit on one? If you're a physician, dentist, pharmacist, nurse or other health care professional the answer is probably "yes," and you'll want to continue reading. On February 25, 2015, the US Supreme Court ruled that the North Carolina Board of Dentistry, made up of mostly dentists, violated federal law against unfair competition.

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