Matthew Hickman

1 week ago | onlinelibrary.wiley.com | Nicola Jones |Matthew Hickman |Chrianna Bharat |Suzanne Nielsen

INTRODUCTION Suicide and intentional self-harm are complex public health challenges. Globally, it was estimated in 2019 that there were more than 700 000 suicide deaths each year [1], and for every person who dies by suicide, it is estimated that 20 times as many deliberately self-harm [2]. People with opioid dependence are at elevated risk of suicide and self-harm compared with the general population [3-6].

May 22, 2024 | jdsupra.com | Luke Cass |Matthew Hickman |Lee Van Voorhis

“The task force will identify and root out monopolies and collusive practices that increase costs, decrease quality and create single points of failure in the health care industry.”– Assistant Attorney General Jonathan KanterOn May 9, 2024, the Antitrust Division of the Department of Justice (DOJ) announced a new Task Force on Health Care Monopolies and Collusions (HCMC).

Jan 16, 2024 | thesouthern.com | Matthew Hickman

In 1973 the band Brownsville Station hit the popular music charts with their classic song, “Smokin’ in the Boys Room.” Fifty years later, “smokin’ ” would need to be replaced with “vaping”. In our communities and across the country, a concerning trend has taken hold: the widespread use of e-cigarettes among young people.

Oct 16, 2023 | mondaq.com | Luke Cass |Matthew Hickman |Amy Lyons

As previously reported, the Department of Justice (DOJ) has announced comprehensive corporate criminal enforcement policy changes utilizing both "carrots" and "sticks" to encourage companies to voluntarily self-disclose potential wrongdoing. As Acting Assistant Attorney General Nicole M. Argentieri recently stated, "while early reporting is best, self-reporting late is always better than never, whether in the M&A context or otherwise.

Oct 13, 2023 | jdsupra.com | Luke Cass |Matthew Hickman |Amy Lyons

As previously reported, the Department of Justice (DOJ) has announced comprehensive corporate criminal enforcement policy changes utilizing both “carrots” and “sticks” to encourage companies to voluntarily self-disclose potential wrongdoing. As Acting Assistant Attorney General Nicole M. Argentieri recently stated, “while early reporting is best, self-reporting late is always better than never, whether in the M&A context or otherwise.