Governor Hochul Signs Groundbreaking EMS Legislation to Enhance Patient Care and Expand Treatment Options in New York

Albany, NY – In a significant move to enhance emergency medical services and patient care, Governor Kathy Hochul has enacted new legislation aimed at improving reimbursement models for EMS providers and expanding their service capabilities. The new laws, signed this week, focus on broadening the scope of health care services deliverable on-site by EMS teams and at non-hospital facilities. Under the new legislation, EMS professionals can now be compensated for treatments administered at the scene, rather than transporting every patient to a hospital emergency room. Furthermore, this reform also includes provisions for reimbursement when patients … Read more

Litigation Finance Expert Max Doyle Tapped to Expand Funder Program at Consumer Attorney Marketing Group

Los Angeles, California – The Consumer Attorney Marketing Group (CAMG) has recently announced the appointment of Max Doyle, a seasoned expert in litigation finance, as its new Chief Strategy Officer. This strategic hire underscores the firm’s increasing focus on its funder program which already represents more than half of its business operations. As Chief Strategy Officer, Doyle is set to spearhead the expansion of CAMG’s initiatives aimed at directly collaborating with litigation funders. Funders, who invest in legal claims with potential for high financial returns, are now working more directly with marketing agencies like CAMG … Read more

Motley Rice Strengthens Legal Footprint, Appoints New Leader in Philadelphia to Expand Mass Torts and Trial Practices

Philadelphia, PA – In a strategic move aimed at bolstering its litigation services, the law firm Motley Rice has announced the appointment of a new office leader for its Philadelphia branch. This development is part of the firm’s broader strategy to deepen its mass torts and trial practice capabilities in the region. Motley Rice, known for its significant role in public and client litigation services, seeks to enhance its influence and operational depth in Philadelphia with this key leadership position. The newly appointed leader, whose name has not been disclosed yet, comes with a robust … Read more

Cheers to More Cheers: Pennsylvania Set to Extend Happy Hours and Permanently Expand Outdoor Dining Post-Pandemic

Pittsburgh, PA — Amid ongoing efforts to rejuvenate local economies affected by the pandemic, Pennsylvania is set to extend and revise its liquor laws, potentially offering a lifeline to bars and restaurants across the state. The proposed legislation, which has cleared the state legislature and is awaiting the governor’s signature, aims to increase the permissible hours for happy hours from 14 to 24 hours per week, as well as make permanent certain pandemic-era provisions like expanded outdoor seating. Len Semplice, proprietor of Redbeard’s Bar & Grill in Mount Washington and downtown Pittsburgh, hailed the legislative … Read more