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Part II: Initial Review of a Complaint Filed with the Texas Medical Board
This article is the second in a six-part series on the process of defending a physician board complaint at the Texas Medical Board.
Mark A. Weitz
Oct 24, 20232 min read
Part I: Submission of a Complaint to the Texas Medical Board
This article is the first in a six-part series on the process of defending a physician board complaint at the Texas Medical Board.
Mark A. Weitz
Sep 20, 20232 min read
Sovereign and Derivative Immunity in Government Contracts
Government contractors enjoy a powerful and effective legal defense through the doctrine of derivative immunity.
Kristi Morgan Aronica
Sep 15, 20232 min read
The Federal Prompt Pay Act as Basis for Common Law Claims in Non-Payment to Subcontractors Cases
It is well-settled that the Federal Prompt Pay Act does not create a private right of action by a subcontractor against a prime...
Kristi Morgan Aronica
Aug 9, 20233 min read
Successful Peer Review Appeal For Physician on Hospital's Decision to Terminate Residency
Announcement of firm helping a physician client overturn an adverse peer review decision.
Kristi Morgan Aronica
Aug 9, 20231 min read
Mark A. Weitz Obtains Dismissal For Med Spa Owner Nurse in a Competitor-Filed Board Complaint
Healthcare attorney Mark A. Weitz secures dismissal of Board of Nursing complaint against a nurse who owns a Texas med spa.
Kristi Morgan Aronica
Jul 26, 20231 min read
Defending a Nursing License in Texas
Nurses who own med spas must conform to all governing regulations or face disciplinary action by the Texas Board of Nursing.
Mark A. Weitz
Jun 21, 20232 min read
Disciplinary Concerns for Physicians Who Own or Serve as Medical Directors of Med Spas
The firm's healthcare attorney discussions disciplinary concerns for doctors and owners or medical directors of med spas in Texas.
Mark A. Weitz
Jun 15, 20232 min read
Violations the Texas Medical Board Prosecutes
A healthcare attorney lists violations the Texas Medical Board prosecutes.
Mark A. Weitz
Jun 9, 20232 min read
The Difference Between GAO and Court of Federal Claims Bid Protests
Bid protests are another one of the unique aspects of participating in the government contracts marketplace. In short, they allow...
Kristi Morgan Aronica
Apr 26, 20234 min read
The Government Contractor Defense: Colorable Under the Federal Officer Removal Statute
If certain conditions are met, the Federal Officer Removal Statute confers subject matter jurisdiction on federal courts and allows a...
Kristi Morgan Aronica
Feb 22, 20234 min read
Options for Contractors When a Breach of Contract Claim Appears Barred by Lack of Actual Authority
Occasionally companies need to sue a customer for breach of contract. But when the customer is the government, unique aspects are at play...
Kristi Morgan Aronica
Feb 6, 20234 min read
Want to Recover Termination for Convenience Costs in Contracts for Commercial Items & Services?
Make Sure You Actually Have a “Standard Record Keeping System.” It is well-settled that the federal government can terminate a contract...
Kristi Morgan Aronica
Jan 18, 20233 min read
My Surety Paid... Now What?
As I’ve written about before, the Miller Act offers protection for those who provide labor and materials on federal government projects...
Kristi Morgan Aronica
Jan 11, 20232 min read
Liability for “Going-Around” a Sub
A great article published by JD Supra offers a good lesson to prime contractors. In summary, it is an overview of a case out of Virginia...
Kristi Morgan Aronica
Jan 10, 20231 min read
A Cautionary Tale: Failing to Comply with Written Notice
Notice of Default Was Not in Writing. Immaterial Breach or Strict Condition Precedent to Recovery? Strict condition precedent. If a...
Kristi Morgan Aronica
Dec 22, 20223 min read
Can A Subcontractor Circumvent the Privity Rule and Sue the Federal Government?
Yes, exceptions exist. But successfully utilizing them is challenging. This article will focus on two: third-party beneficiary status and...
Kristi Morgan Aronica
Dec 21, 20222 min read
Part II: Litigation Impact Issues to Consider in a Subcontract Originating from a Federal Government
In this second installment of a series of articles highlighting how issues related to government contracting impact subcontract terms...
Kristi Morgan Aronica
Dec 20, 20225 min read
Part I: Litigation Impact Issues to Consider in a Subcontract Originating from a Federal Government
Best practices dictate that government contracting partners should approach all of the terms of their subcontract agreement from the...
Kristi Morgan Aronica
Dec 19, 20224 min read
What Is the Christian Doctrine & Does It Apply to Subcontractors?
The Christian Doctrine: A principle of government contract law known as the Christian doctrine states that certain clauses are of such...
Kristi Morgan Aronica
Dec 18, 20223 min read
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