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Appellate Practice

Jan. 18, 2002

Justices Ponder Federal, State Benefits Laws

WASHINGTON - The Supreme Court on Wednesday struggled over whether a federal benefits law pre-empts laws in 40 states - including California - that allow independent reviews of HMO decisions to deny treatments members say they need.

By David F. Pike
Daily Journal Staff Writer
        WASHINGTON - The Supreme Court on Wednesday struggled over whether a federal benefits law pre-empts laws in ...

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