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Law Practice

Nov. 20, 2012

Attorneys prepare for increase in work, litigation in wake of 'Obamacare'

Lawyers also say they're gearing up for a wave of consumer lawsuits over the statute, some of which may involve insurance coverage disputes and prescription medication mandates.


By Ameera Butt


Daily Journal Staff Writer


Health care attorneys have their work cut out for them.


They say they'll be hitting the books to prepare for the fallout of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, or Obamacare - particularly now that the statute is expected to remain in place with the president's re-election.


Lawyers also say they're gearing up for a wave of consumer litigation over the statute, some of...

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