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38 Rivkin Radler Attorneys Included in The Best Lawyers in America®
August 15, 2024

The Best Lawyers in America® has recognized 38 Rivkin Radler attorneys in its 2025 edition. Their names, office locations and practices for which they were recognized, are as follows:

Albany, NY

Richard A. Frankel – Trusts and Estates

Robert H. Iseman – Commercial Litigation, Corporate Compliance Law, Health Care Law, Litigation-Antitrust, Litigation-Regulatory Enforcement (SEC, Telecom,

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Part B News Quotes Kutner on Loss of Medical License
June 5, 2024 | Health Services

Christopher J. Kutner was interviewed for the Part B News article: “Must You Rehire Suspended Providers Who Get Their License Back? Look to Contract.”

The article discusses whether or not an employer must rehire a suspended provider who gets their license back, and that the contract between the provider and employer is what will make that

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April Lunch and Learn Series: Defending Provider Audits
April 5, 2024 | Compliance Investigations & White Collar | Health Services

On Thursday, April 11, the next installment of Rivkin Radler’s Healthcare Compliance Lunch & Learn series, will be presented by Rivkin Radler attorneys, Bob Hussar, Chris Kutner and Mary Aperance. The program, “Defending Provider Audits” will take place from 12 noon to 1 PM Eastern time via Zoom.

Learn about the similarities and differences in

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Kutner Invited to Serve on Molloy University President’s Advisory Council
April 4, 2024

Chris Kutner, a partner of Rivkin Radler LLP, has been invited by President James Lentini of Molloy University to serve on the President’s Advisory Council, where he will serve an initial three-year renewable term. The council members are all executive-level individuals who are leaders in the community from business, health care, the arts, and industry.

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53 Rivkin Radler Attorneys Named 2023 New York Metro Super Lawyers®/Rising Stars
September 22, 2023 | Professional Liability | Real Estate, Zoning & Land Use | Trusts & Estates | Compliance Investigations & White Collar | Appeals | Bankruptcy | Commercial Litigation | Construction | Employment & Labor | Health Services | Insurance Coverage | Tax

Rivkin Radler LLP is pleased to announce that 36 attorneys were named to the 2023 New York Metro Super Lawyers List and 17 attorneys were named 2023 New York Metro Rising Stars. Following is a list of attorneys and the practice areas for which they were recognized.

Being named a Super Lawyer is an honor

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Rivkin Radler Attorneys Named 2022 New York Metro Super Lawyers®/Rising Stars
September 22, 2022

Rivkin Radler LLP is pleased to announce that 32 attorneys were named to the 2022 New York Metro Super Lawyers List and 14 attorneys were named 2022 New York Metro Rising Stars. Following is a list of attorneys and the practice areas for which they were recognized.

Being named a Super Lawyer is an honor

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46 Rivkin Radler Attorneys Included in the 29th Edition of The Best Lawyers in America/Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch
August 18, 2022

The Best Lawyers in America has recognized Rivkin Radler LLP’s attorneys in its 2023 edition.

Two Rivkin attorneys, both of whom are based on Long Island, have been named Lawyer of the Year: William Cornachio for his work in Real Estate Law and William Savino for his work in both Insurance Law and Litigation-Insurance.

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Part B News Quotes Kutner on ACO REACH Tweaks
April 5, 2022 | Health Services

Christopher J. Kutner was interviewed for the Part B News article: “ACO REACH tweaks help smaller group practices, promote health equity.”

The article discusses the Accountable Care Organization (ACO) Realizing Equity, Access and Community Health (REACH) model, which was announced on February 24, 2022, as a replacement for the CMS Global and Professional Direct Contracting

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Lunch & Learn Series: Compliance and Legal Considerations for Value Based Arrangements
February 15, 2022 | Health Services

Please join us as Christopher Kutner, a partner in the Health Services Practice Group, and Ashley Algazi, an Associate in the Health Services Practice Group, discuss the following topics:

  • Framework and regulatory review of value based arrangements
  • Compliance considerations of risk sharing among payors and providers and IPAs
  • Review NYS DOH tiers for contract
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Kutner Quoted on Hospitals’ Peer Review Protections
January 21, 2022 | Health Services

Chris Kutner was interviewed for the Healthcare Risk Management article, “Protect Peer Review Privileges, or Risk Serious Consequences,” which discusses the importance of maintaining privileges.

Chris notes that peer review privilege provides an opportunity for a completely candid evaluation. He adds that it is important to balance the need for an expeditious investigation with the requirements

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35 Rivkin Radler Attorneys Named to Best Lawyers in America©/ Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch for 2022 – 24 Practice Areas Recognized
November 4, 2021

The prestigious Best Lawyers in America has again included Rivkin Radler LLP in its U.S. rankings for 2022. For the first time, the firm was recognized in the areas of tax and technology.

One Rivkin attorney, based in Albany, has been named Lawyer of the Year: Richard A. Frankel, for Trusts and Estates.

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Rivkin Radler Attorneys Named 2021 New York Metro Super Lawyers
October 1, 2021

Rivkin Radler LLP is pleased to announce that 30 attorneys were named to the 2021 New York Metro Super Lawyers List and 13 attorneys were named 2021 New York Metro Rising Stars. Following is a list of attorneys and the practice areas for which they were recognized.

Being named a Super Lawyer is a tremendous

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35 Rivkin Radler Attorneys Named to Best Lawyers in America®/ Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch for 2022
August 19, 2021 | Real Estate, Zoning & Land Use | Trusts & Estates | Compliance Investigations & White Collar | Commercial Litigation | Construction | Employment & Labor | Health Services | Insurance Coverage | Insurance Fraud | Intellectual Property | Corporate | Tax

The prestigious Best Lawyers in America has again included Rivkin Radler LLP in its U.S. rankings for 2022. For the first time, the firm was recognized in the areas of tax and technology.

One Rivkin attorney, based in Albany, has been named Lawyer of the Year: Richard A. Frankel, for Trusts and Estates.

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Rivkin Radler Lunch-and-Learn Series: Responding to Information Requests from Payers and Regulators
July 27, 2021 | Compliance Investigations & White Collar | Health Services

Please join us as Rivkin Radler partners Christopher J. Kutner and John Queenan present how to think through information requests to construct the proper response.

Program overview:

• State and federal agency requests
• Payor requests (Medicare, Medicaid, and commercial)
• Disclosure rules based on the types of records involved

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Kutner Discusses NPDB Reporting with Hospital Peer Review
June 30, 2021 | Compliance Investigations & White Collar | Health Services

Christopher J. Kutner was quoted extensively in the Hospital Peer Review article, “NPDB Reporting Protected by Law in Some Cases, Gray Areas Problematic.”

The article discusses the protections afforded to hospitals that report doctors to the National Practitioner Data Bank (NPDB). The story also details the situations in which the protection may not be ironclad,

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Rivkin Radler Attorneys Named As 2020 New York Metro Super Lawyers
October 28, 2020 | Professional Liability | Real Estate, Zoning & Land Use | Trusts & Estates | Compliance Investigations & White Collar | Appeals | Bankruptcy | Commercial Litigation | Construction | Employment & Labor | General Liability | Health Services | Insurance Coverage | Medical Malpractice Defense

Rivkin Radler LLP is pleased to announce that 23 attorneys were named to the 2020 New York Metro Super Lawyers List and 13 attorneys were named 2020 New York Metro Rising Stars. Following is a list of attorneys, the practice areas for which they were recognized, and the years they were included in Super Lawyers.

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Kutner Quoted in Medical Economics
October 12, 2020 | Health Services

Chris Kutner was quoted in a Medical Economics article, “Tips for buying the right malpractice coverage.”

The article discusses tips for choosing the right malpractice insurance policy.

A physician who does it the right way compares policies, including commercial carriers and risk retention groups, which are liability insurance companies owned by the people it insures.

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Kutner Shares Thoughts on Move to Value-Based Payments
October 1, 2020 | Health Services

Chris Kutner was quoted in the Managed Care Executive article, “Are we there yet? A look at 4 value-based care programs.” The article offers a snapshot of four efforts toward value-based care.

Chris gave his perspective on the Centers for Medicaid and Medicare Services’ (CMS) Oncology Care Model and its successor, Oncology Care First. He notes

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18 Rivkin Radler Attorneys Named to Best Lawyers in America© – 4 Named ‘Lawyer of the Year’
August 26, 2020 | Real Estate, Zoning & Land Use | Trusts & Estates | Appeals | Commercial Litigation | Construction | Employment & Labor | Health Services | Insurance Coverage

The prestigious Best Lawyers in America has included Rivkin Radler LLP in its U.S. rankings for 2021. For the first time, four Rivkin attorneys, all based in the firm’s Long Island office, have been named Lawyer of the Year:

Attorney                                Practice Area

Barry I. Levy                           Litigation-Health Care

Brian S. Conneely                  Employment Law-Management

Wendy H.

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Rivkin Health Attorneys Write the Book on Federal AKS and Safe Harbors
July 9, 2020 | Compliance Investigations & White Collar | Health Services

Eric Fader, Jeff Kaiser, Chris Kutner, Ada Kozicz and Ben Malerba are authors of the newly released book, “The Federal Anti-Kickback Statute and Safe Harbors: A Practical Guide.”

Published by the American Bar Association, the book covers all safe harbors currently in place, as well as the interplay between the Anti-Kickback Statute (AKS) and other

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Kutner Quoted on Navajo Nation/Molina Healthcare Collaboration
May 29, 2020 | Health Services

Chris Kutner spoke to Health Payer Specialist for the article, “Navajo National Collaboration Could Greatly Boost Molina’s Flagging Fortunes in New Mexico.” The story discusses how Molina Healthcare, through the Navajo Managed Care Organization, is working to better the healthcare of the Navajo Nation while bolstering its own bottom line.

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Kutner Quoted in Article Regarding Relaxation of Medicaid Rules
April 28, 2020 | Health Services

Chris Kutner was quoted in a Health Payer Specialist article, “Relaxation of Medicaid Rules Not Mentioned in Trump’s Emergency Declaration.”

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Kutner Comments on Coverage for Fertility Treatments in Newsday
October 25, 2019 | Health Services | Insurance Coverage

Christopher Kutner was quoted in the Newsday article, “Delayed childbirth helps push a boom in LI’s fertility business.” The article explores the growth in fertility treatments.

A new New York state regulation, which takes effect Jan. 1, 2020, will require employers with 100 workers or more and fully insured health plans to cover some fertility

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18 Rivkin Radler Attorneys Named to Best Lawyers in America®
August 15, 2019 | Real Estate, Zoning & Land Use | Trusts & Estates | Appeals | Commercial Litigation | Construction | Employment & Labor | Health Services | Insurance Coverage

Uniondale, New York – August 15, 2019 – The prestigious Best Lawyers in America has included Rivkin Radler LLP in its U.S. rankings for 2020.  Attorneys from the firm’s Albany, Hackensack and Uniondale offices were included. The lawyers listed, their offices and the categories of law in which they are listed, are as follows:

Albany,

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Kutner Quoted in Managed Care
May 1, 2019 | Health Services

Chris Kutner was quoted in a Managed Care article, “Centene, big in Medicaid managed care, wants to get even bigger.” The article discusses how Centene, the country’s largest Medicaid managed care company, is hoping its proposed acquisition of WellCare will be small enough to fly under the radar while helping to bolster its lead in the

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Chambers and Partners Recognizes Rivkin Radler
April 25, 2019 | Health Services | Insurance Coverage

Uniondale, New York – April 25, 2019 – The prestigious Chambers USA Directory has once again included Rivkin Radler LLP in its New York rankings.  The firm’s Insurance Coverage Practice Group is ranked in Band 3 in the Insurance: Dispute Resolution: Insurer category and its Health Services Practice Group ranked in Band 4 in the

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Rivkin Radler Launches Healthcare Electronic News Bulletin
November 1, 2018 | Health Services

Rivkin Radler has launched “Rivkin Rounds,” a new electronic news bulletin for businesses, professionals, investors and stakeholders in the healthcare industry. The bulletin will present brief articles with links to primary sources, covering such items as developments in regulations and laws affecting the healthcare industry and related health insurance market, and important cases and regulatory

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Rivkin Radler Attorneys Named Among Best Lawyers® in America
September 10, 2018 | Trusts & Estates | Appeals | Commercial Litigation | Construction | Employment & Labor | Health Services | Insurance Coverage

The prestigious Best Lawyers® in America has included Rivkin Radler LLP in its U.S. rankings for 2019. Attorneys from the firm’s Albany, Hackensack and Uniondale offices were included. The recognized lawyers and the categories of law in which they are listed, are as follows:

Brian Bank – Insurance Law

Brian S. Conneely – Employment Law

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16 Rivkin Radler Attorneys Named to Best Lawyers in America®
August 15, 2018 | Trusts & Estates | Appeals | Commercial Litigation | Construction | Employment & Labor | Health Services | Insurance Coverage

The prestigious Best Lawyers in America has included Rivkin Radler LLP in its U.S. rankings for 2018.  Attorneys from the firm’s Albany, Hackensack and Uniondale offices were included. The lawyers listed, their offices and the categories of law in which they are listed, are as follows:

Albany, N.Y.

Michael J. Cunningham – Litigation-Construction

Richard A.

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Rivkin Radler Recognized in Chambers USA 2018
May 4, 2018 | Health Services | Insurance Coverage

The prestigious Chambers USA Directory has once again included Rivkin Radler LLP in its New York rankings.  The firm’s Insurance Coverage Practice Group has moved from Band 4 to Band 3 in the Insurance: Dispute Resolution: Insurer category and its Health Services Practice Group ranked in Band 4 in the Healthcare category. Firm partner William

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Kutner Weighs In on Cigna-Express Scripts Merger
March 15, 2018 | Health Services | Corporate

Chris Kutner shared his perspective with HealthLeaders Media on the planned merger of Cigna with pharmacy benefit manager Express Scripts.

His comments are informed both by his work at Rivkin Radler and his experience as general counsel at Vytra.

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17 Rivkin Radler Attorneys Named Among Best Lawyers® in America
September 29, 2017 | Trusts & Estates | Commercial Litigation | Construction | Employment & Labor | Health Services | Insurance Coverage | Insurance Fraud

The prestigious Best Lawyers in America® has included Rivkin Radler LLP in its U.S. rankings for 2018.  Attorneys from the firm’s Albany, Hackensack and Uniondale offices were included. The lawyers listed, their offices and the categories of law in which they are listed, are as follows:

Albany, N.Y.

Brian Culnan – Commercial Litigation

Michael J.

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Kutner Quoted in Medical Economics Magazine
July 11, 2017 | Health Services

Christopher Kutner was quoted in a Medical Economics magazine article entitled, “Tips for Physicians to Purchase the Right Malpractice Insurance.” The article discusses the many factors physicians need to consider when shopping for malpractice insurance.

To read the article, click here.

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Rivkin Radler Recognized in Chambers USA 2017
May 26, 2017 | Health Services | Insurance Coverage

The prestigious Chambers USA Directory has once again included Rivkin Radler LLP in its New York rankings.  The firm’s Insurance Coverage Practice Group is ranked in the Insurance: Dispute Resolution: Insurer category and its Health Services Practice Group ranked in the Healthcare category.

“It is an honor to be recognized by Chambers USA,” said Managing

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Rivkin Radler Names Malerba & Kutner Health Services Co-Chairs
January 20, 2017 | Health Services

NEW YORK – – January 20, 2017 – Evan H. Krinick, Managing Partner of Rivkin Radler LLP, has announced today that partners Benjamin P. Malerba and Christopher J. Kutner have been named co-chairs of the firm’s Health Services Practice Group.

Rivkin Radler’s Health Services Practice Group assists clients in navigating the complexities of healthcare laws

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Kutner and Beach Obtain Decision from Major Health Insurer
January 18, 2017 | Health Services

Chris Kutner and Brice Beach successfully obtained a decision from a major health insurer to reverse its determination to terminate a physician from participation within its network.  The physician was reinstated and his participation status continued without interruption.

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3 Rivkin Radler Attorneys Receive Leadership in Law Awards
November 1, 2016 | Privacy, Data & Cyber Law | Professional Liability | Trusts & Estates | Compliance Investigations & White Collar | Directors & Officers Liability | Health Services

Rivkin Radler is proud to announce that Christopher J. Kutner, Albert W. Petraglia and Avigael C. Fyman have received Long Island Business News’ Leadership in Law Award, in the categories of Partner, Counsel and Associate, respectively.  This honor recognizes individuals who demonstrate dedication, hard work, skill, tenacity and excellence, as well as leadership qualities in both

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8 Rivkin Radler Attorneys Listed in Best Lawyers® 2017 – List Recognizes Lawyers in Uniondale and Hackensack Offices
August 15, 2016 | Trusts & Estates | Employment & Labor | Health Services | Insurance Coverage | Insurance Fraud

The prestigious Best Lawyers in America® has included Rivkin Radler LLP in its U.S. rankings.

The lawyers listed, and the categories of law in which they are listed, are as follows:

Brian R. Ade, partner – Insurance Law
John L. Rivkin, partner – Insurance Law
Christopher J. Kutner, partner – Health Care LawRead More

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Health Services Practice Group Selected for Inclusion in The Legal 500
June 23, 2016 | Health Services

The prestigious Legal 500 has included Rivkin Radler LLP in its U.S. rankings.  The firm’s Health Services Practice Group is listed in the Healthcare: Service Providers category.

“Our Health Services group has made incredible strides this year,” said Managing Partner Evan H. Krinick. “The team deserves kudos for their client service, which was also recognized

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Rivkin Radler Recognized in Chambers USA 2016 – Insurance and Health Services practices selected for inclusion
May 27, 2016 | Health Services | Insurance Coverage

The prestigious Chambers USA Directory has included Rivkin Radler LLP.  The firm is listed in the Insurance: Dispute Resolution: Insurer category and its Health Services Practice Group is recognized among “Notable Firms” for Healthcare in New York.

“The Chambers USA Directory is one of the premier resources for sophisticated users of legal services,” said Managing

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Rivkin Radler attorneys present at Greater New York Healthcare Facilities Association
November 11, 2015 | Compliance Investigations & White Collar | Employment & Labor | Health Services

Michael Balboni, Benjamin Malerba, Chris Kutner, Geoffrey Kaiser, John Diviney, and Reema Sultan present at a Greater New York Healthcare Facilities Association (GNYHCFA) seminar entitled “Nursing Home Compliance Updates: HIPAA and Corporate Responsibilities.

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Rivkin Radler Attorneys Named As 2015 New York Metro SuperLawyers
October 1, 2015 | Appeals | Health Services

Rivkin Radler LLP is pleased to announce that sixteen attorneys have been named to the 2015 New York Metro Super Lawyers List and four attorneys were named as New York Metro Rising Stars.  Rivkin attorneys were named SuperLawyers in the categories of Appellate Law, Bankruptcy, Business Litigation, Construction Litigation, Health Care Law, Insurance Coverage and

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Kutner receives prestigious award from the American Red Cross
March 15, 2015 | Health Services

Health Services Partner, Chris Kutner receives the 2015 Clara Barton Award for Outstanding Volunteer Leadership. This prestigious award is one of the highest honors given by the Amercian Red Cross. Chris received the award from John Miller, the CEO of the American Red Cross on Long Island.

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Rivkin Radler Attorneys Named As 2014 New York Metro SuperLawyers
October 1, 2014 | Appeals | Directors & Officers Liability | Health Services | Corporate

Rivkin Radler LLP is pleased to announce that seventeen attorneys were named to the 2014 New York Metro Super Lawyers List and four attorneys were named as New York Metro Rising Stars.  Rivkin attorneys were named SuperLawyers in the categories of Bankruptcy, Health Care Law and Business Litigation. Below are the honorees from these categories:

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Chris Kutner presents, “Affordable Care Act (“ACA”) and the Health Insurance Exchanges”
November 1, 2013 | Health Services

On November 1, Chris Kutner, a partner in the firm’s Health Services practice group, will present, “Affordable Care Act (“ACA”) and the Health Insurance Exchanges – what to expect for 2014 and the future with regard to health insurance coverage and costs.” 

Description of program:

The health insurance exchanges went live across the country. The

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Chris Kutner to speak at a webinar entitled, “Understanding Significant Issues in Private Healthcare Exchanges”
July 24, 2013 | Health Services

Chris Kutner, a partner in the firm’s Health Services Practice Group, will participate in a webinar for The Knowledge Group, LLC.  Mr. Kutner’s topic is entitled, “Understanding Significant Issues in Private Healthcare Exchanges LIVE Webcast.”

Now that the Affordable Care Act is law, compliance and implementation issues with respect to healthcare exchanges will begin to

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Rivkin Radler Welcomes New Partner Christopher J. Kutner
April 17, 2013 | Health Services

Uniondale,  New York ? April 2013 – William M. Savino, Managing Partner of Rivkin Radler LLP, has announced that Christopher J. Kutner has joined the firm as a Partner in the firm’s Health Services Practice Group.

“We are excited to have Chris on board.  He adds to the stature of our firm and our goal

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