Piercing the Corporate Veil and Alter Ego Claims in Healthcare
Structuring Corporate Entities and Joint Ventures to Protect Against Piercing and Alter Ego Claims
Recording of a 90-minute CLE webinar with Q&A
This CLE course will examine the latest case law trends regarding piercing the corporate veil and alter ego claims in the healthcare industry. The panel will provide guidance on issues to be aware of and how to structure corporate entities and joint ventures to better protect against piercing the corporate veil and alter ego claims in the future.
Outline
- Latest trends on piercing the corporate veil and alter ego claims in healthcare
- Corporate issues unique to healthcare
- Structuring corporate entities and JVs to minimize the risk of piercing the corporate veil or alter ego claims
Benefits
The panel will review these and other key issues:
- How are litigants in healthcare disputes using piercing the corporate veil or alter ego claims to recover damages?
- What factors do courts look at in applying the piercing the corporate veil doctrine?
- What are some key considerations and best practices when structuring healthcare entities to protect against piercing the corporate veil or alter ego claims?
Faculty
Heather R. Alleva
Associate
Buchanan Ingersoll & Rooney
Ms. Alleva focuses her practice on representation of health systems, hospitals, physician groups, behavioral health... | Read More
Ms. Alleva focuses her practice on representation of health systems, hospitals, physician groups, behavioral health facilities and other healthcare providers in regulatory and compliance matters. She represents clients in mergers, acquisitions, affiliations, provider integration and other strategic transactions, as well as in reimbursement disputes. She counsels clients on state and federal regulation of healthcare providers, state and federal fraud and abuse matters, professional licensing issues, changes of ownership, Medicare and Medicaid enrollment, and HIPAA compliance.
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John R. Washlick
Shareholder
Buchanan Ingersoll & Rooney
Mr. Washlick focuses his practice on healthcare transactions and corporate compliance. He is Co-Chair of the... | Read More
Mr. Washlick focuses his practice on healthcare transactions and corporate compliance. He is Co-Chair of the firm’s Health Care Industry Team. Mr. Washlick has as experience in structuring, negotiating and documenting a variety of complex business transactions, including M&As, joint operating agreements, joint ventures, clinical co-management agreements, academic and clinical affiliations, and contractual relationships among providers and with third-party payors. He is also a recognized authority on federal income tax issues involving tax-exempt organizations and the Anti-Kickback Statute and the Stark Law.
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