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Legal Issues
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Trupanion relationships with veterinarians under scrutiny
11/1/2018
Washington insurance regulators examine rewards program
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California OKs bill to let veterinarians discuss cannabis
8/30/2018
First-of-its-kind legislation on path to governor's desk
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Idexx sues Vets First Choice, alleging trade-secret theft
8/8/2018
Ex-employees accused of taking data just before leaving
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U.S. Supreme Court hears conflict over tax-free online sales
5/2/2018
Organized veterinary medicine supports change; verdict anticipated in June
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Product rebates to veterinarians spur tax questions
4/9/2018
For honesty's sake, report the money, accountant advises
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California lawmakers to hear new animal-rehabilitation proposal
4/2/2018
Bill would expand scope of practice for physical therapists
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Cannabis for veterinary patients gets research attention, funding
3/29/2018
Stigma begins to lift but legal questions persist
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Peddler of illegal veterinary drugs sentenced to prison
3/7/2018
Sean Gerson to forfeit $2.5 million in assets and pay $200,000 fine
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Veterinarians might be liable if vouching for traveling support animals
2/27/2018
United Airlines' new policy ambiguous about responsibility for disturbances
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Sexual harassment in veterinary medicine: Who cares?
2/9/2018
No group spearheads anti-harassment effort for the profession
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Alan Abrams: 'All I wanted to do was give back'
12/21/2017
Embattled CEO defends foundation as complaints mount
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In Britain, a shortage of veterinarians brews
12/12/2017
Brexit fallout already evident
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Alan Abrams, figure with checkered past, heads dubious veterinary charity
11/2/2017
Complaints pile up about Dr. Steve Abrams Memorial Foundation — Petsavers Inc.
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Plea deal reached in Sean Gerson case
9/12/2017
Veterinary drug dealer admits to criminal activity in exchange for leniency
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FTC to Mars: Divest 12 clinics in order to buy VCA
8/30/2017
Mars agrees to proposed antitrust settlement
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Lawyer anticipates plea agreement in veterinary-drug case
6/2/2017
Sean Gerson accused of illegal internet sales
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Suspect admits to burglarizing veterinary clinics
4/18/2017
Lured by value of flea-and-tick products
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Ban on powdered gloves coming Jan. 18
1/3/2017
FDA cites numerous health dangers
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Pot for pets poses quandary for veterinarians
11/4/2016
Clients ask but animal doctors can’t prescribe
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Texas regulators suspend Lindsey’s license
10/19/2016
Embattled veterinarian asks for rehearing; appeal underway
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Veterinary-drugs peddler eludes justice
9/19/2016
Sean Gerson remains in business despite years of pursuit
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Suspend Lindsey’s veterinary license, judges recommend
8/18/2016
Texas regulators to consider Lindsey’s fate; appeal promised by defense attorney
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Canine blood bank seeks sales-tax relief
8/12/2016
Proposed California law would exempt only nonprofits
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Denied: Lindsey's petition for a partial new trial
7/21/2016
Comments made on Veterinary Information Network at center of case
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GL Advisor founder sentenced to nine years in prison
6/17/2016
Daniel Thibeault tearfully admits fault
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Student-loan advising company head convicted of fraud
4/1/2016
Graduate Leverage LLC pitched services to veterinarians, other professionals
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Mediation set for veterinarian accused of killing cat
3/3/2016
Dr. Kristen Lindsey's license hangs in balance
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Fight continues in British Columbia after discrimination findings
12/29/2015
Canadian veterinary community fractured by decade-old battle
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Free speech case rejected but telemedicine debate remains
12/8/2015
AVMA to create model standards for veterinarians
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When is veterinary telemedicine permitted?
11/9/2015
Sussing out legality as websites and apps proliferate
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Purina v. Blue Buffalo court fight sprawls
9/11/2015
New projected trial date in 2017
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Popular as ever, veterinary compounding poised for change
8/6/2015
Following long limbo, FDA proposes new approach
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Regulators discipline star of ‘The Incredible Dr. Pol’
4/7/2015
Reality TV veterinarian is a polarizing figure
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Student-loan advising company in trouble
3/12/2015
Graduate Leverage LLC accused of investor fraud
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Recognizing sexual abuse in animals
3/5/2015
FBI to categorize animal cruelty in national crime database
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Disciplinary case continues for veterinarian-turned-regulator
10/29/2014
Budding legislation to OK nonprofits stirs controversy among veterinarians
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Controlled-drugs disposal options expanded
9/23/2014
New federal rules take effect Oct. 9
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Alabama veterinary board appointee focus of complaint
8/13/2014
Hearing scheduled 10 days before appointee takes seat
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Settlement proposed for Michigan State University borrowers gives little comfort
7/1/2014
Program participants lost promised interest subsidy
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Scope of practice at center of Supreme Court case
6/24/2014
Authority of professional licensing boards in question
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Blue Buffalo advertising draws long history of complaints
5/9/2014
In latest, Nestlé Purina sues for false advertising
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VCA Antech prevails in breach-of-contract suits
5/1/2014
Laboratory services provider continues suing veterinarians
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Online veterinary pharmacy automates drug recommendations
10/2/2013
Legal marketing tactic or unlicensed medical practice?
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Pharmacist admonished in veterinary case
9/5/2013
He needlessly alarmed pet owner about prescription, regulators found
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Veterinary clinics scrutinize CareCredit in wake of investigation
7/12/2013
Merchant expense, new rules, reputation questioned
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Ultrasound salesman given one year’s probation
6/11/2013
Restitution paid; 12-year prison sentence suspended
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Human medical emergencies pose conundrum for veterinarians
6/7/2013
Many are unsure of their responsibility and liability
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Zoonotic disease dangers present legal risks to veterinarians
5/2/2013
Communication key to mitigating liability, experts say
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Ease of Web publishing raises potential for copyright breach
3/11/2013
Ignorance doesn't diminish liability
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When microchips muddle pet ownership status
12/13/2012
Laws outdated; veterinarians caught in middle
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‘Sentience’ statement rouses debate among veterinarians
12/3/2012
AAHA adopts controversial classification of animals
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Ultrasound machine salesman pleads guilty to theft
11/8/2012
Plea follows indictment of Patrick Jackson
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Veterinarians react to allegations colleague dumped dead pets
6/1/2012
Roadside carcass disposal 'disgusting' but not unique, some suggest
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Veterinary diagnostics giant sues multiple practitioners
3/9/2012
VCA Antech alleges breach of extended lab service contracts
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Bayer, Lilly settle dispute over diversion-related advertising
11/21/2011
Elanco must edit claims to veterinarians
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Loan broker accused of bilking veterinarians now sells wellness plans
11/10/2011
Ron Paterson draws more complaints
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More veterinarians sue flea products broker WTF Wholesale
11/4/2011
Claims collectively top a half-million dollars
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Equipment dealer deludes some, aids others
11/2/2011
Ron Sassetti earns mixed reviews from veterinarians
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Pet owners receive $12.4 million in melamine case
10/12/2011
Legal, other expenses claim the rest in class-action settlement
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AVMA asked to acknowledge court ruling in compounding brochure
9/20/2011
Some celebrate while others downplay ruling's significance
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Veterinary compounding out of FDA’s jurisdiction, judge rules
9/13/2011
Franck's wins legal battle against federal regulators
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Complaints mount against gray-market broker WTF Wholesale
8/29/2011
Problems open view into world of flea product diversion
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N.J. bill stalls as legal battle concerning dog's death wages
7/18/2011
NJVMA weighs in on legislation
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ISU settles lawsuit with veterinarians
6/29/2011
Specialty referral practice to pay ISU
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Gilded Lilly? Bayer challenges Elanco claims
6/24/2011
Bayer challenges Elanco claims about diversion, loyalty to veterinarians
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Con artist or lending lifeline? VetFinance Group under scrutiny
6/23/2011
Veterinarians allegedly bilked by broker Ron Paterson
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Scientist fired by Merial alleges Heartgard Plus coverup
6/7/2011
Dr. Kari Blaho-Owens seeks damages, whistleblower protections
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ISU wins first round in litigation against veterinarians
5/3/2011
Specialists barred from competing with ISU hospitals fight back
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Court clears path for pet-food settlement claims payout
4/5/2011
Resolution to melamine poisoning claims years in coming
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Texas bill seeks to waive confidentiality privileges for deadbeat clients
1/26/2011
Legislation would protect veterinarians collecting unpaid debts
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Pet food settlement appeal decided
12/20/2010
Small hurdle remains before claims can be paid
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California veterinarians target unlicensed care
12/14/2010
Conflict between profession, lay practitioners intensifies
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Veterinarian struggles to protect her online reputation
12/8/2010
Practitioner suspects Internet extortion is at play
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Texas veterinarians author legislation to bridle lay dentists
12/3/2010
Judge's order prompts end to regulatory crackdown on unlicensed teeth floating
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Health credit programs: safety net or predatory lending?
10/4/2010
NY state investigation puts veterinarians on the defensive
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Complaint by second ex-Banfield veterinarian hits dead end
9/29/2010
Lawyer seeks settlement with company
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PVP, subsidiaries seek bankruptcy protection
8/23/2010
Veterinarians dismayed by state of company
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PVP faces bankruptcy; veterinarian investors stand to lose
8/12/2010
SEC filings reveal distributor entered into forbearance with lender
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One Banfield complaint dismissed; another lodged
8/5/2010
Cases involve veterinarians fired from the same Oregon clinic
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Veterinarian fired from Banfield sues company
6/1/2010
Alleges hospital values money over good medicine
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University of California poised to appeal $38M court decision
5/6/2010
Class action payout includes former veterinary students
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FDA calls veterinary compounding at Franck’s illegal
4/19/2010
In unprecedented action, agency seeks court injunction against pharmacy
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Sentences handed down in pet-food poisoning criminal case
2/9/2010
Defendants fined total of $35,000, given 3 years’ probation
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AVMA seeks to deter news investigation
1/21/2010
Alleges reporter misappropriated confidential documents
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Drug maker sues compounding pharmacy
12/17/2009
Bayer says Wedgewood infringing on patent
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Confounding compounding
11/23/2009
Legal fog surrounds growing source of veterinary drugs
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U.S. Attorney recommends $35,000 in fines, no prison time for ChemNutra owners
6/19/2009
Judge to decide sentences in melamine contamination cases
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Pet food settlement stalled by appeals
5/26/2009
Legal wrangling over melamine contamination of 2007 drags on
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Flea product swap causes a flap
5/8/2009
Summit's strict anti-diversion contract kicks in
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Dr. Janis Audin dies
4/23/2009
Longtime JAVMA head leaves legacy, official says
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Veterinarians must comply with Red Flags Rule by May 1
4/22/2009
Most practice owners already meet requirements, AVMA official says
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Practice staffer unknowingly buys hot items off eBay
3/24/2009
Investigation ensues after stolen IV pump breaks
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Board complaints rise in Texas
1/16/2009
Consumer awareness, Internet play role in increase, official says
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MVMA pushes animal protection legislation
1/14/2009
Measure directs courts to consider pets when issuing domestic violence protective orders
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Chicago mandatory neuter proposal makes concession to veterinarians
1/9/2009
Amendment relieves DVMs from reporting clients
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Microchips dump legal, ethical baggage on veterinarians
1/7/2009
AVMA attempts to shed light on gray areas of pet identification
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Pet food court settlement hung up by appeals
12/18/2008
23,000 pet owners filed claims to date
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Pet value continues to test veterinary medicine
10/21/2008
Court ruling, roundtable talks feature latest on economic worth
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Decision: United States of America v. Franck's Labs, Inc.
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