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RE: CIGNA Abandons Proposed Acquisition Of Humana
Mergers and acquisition numbers have exploded since I began nursing in the 80s. Not only that, but new types have evolved. It's not enough for a hospi...
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MI Cap Con reports resolution of a benefits issue in the Ann Arbor case. The EEOC civil rights suit appears to be ongoing in US District Court.
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Newsweek: Religious exemption prevails in an EEOC case in Georgia. Link to full report includes video.
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RE: Whose body is it? DNA suit settles
The FCT decided a broader DNA case recently. The issue was marketing, but again - the outcome secured privacy rights.
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