"A federal judge gave the Federal Trade Commission the green light to pursue antitrust claims against Amazon, a newly unsealed order reveals, though some claims under state laws won’t move forward."
Wexler Boley & Elgersma LLP
Law Practice
Chicago, IL 876 followers
Wexler Boley & Elgersma LLP is nationally recognized as a leading law firm in complex class action litigation.
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Wexler Boley & Elgersma LLP, a Chicago litigation firm, is known for taking on some of the largest and most difficult cases nationwide, all in the name of plaintiffs. The firm has dedicated more than ninety percent of its time and resources to plaintiffs’ cases since its founding in 2000. The firm does significant plaintiffs’ work in both the class action antitrust and consumer protection arenas. As Benchmark Plaintiff, which has named Wexler Boley & Elgersma a highly-recommended Illinois plaintiffs’ firm every year since 2011, said: “Despite a small roster of attorneys, [Wexler Boley & Elgersma] routinely goes toe-to-toe with some of the largest companies and corporations in the nation.” Partner Kenneth A. Wexler is consistently appointed to leadership positions in pharmaceutical antitrust class actions. In addition to being named to Super Lawyers, Ken has an AV Preeminent Rating from Martindale Hubbell and have been named Local Litigation Stars by Benchmark Plaintiff. Courts around the country have routinely appointed Wexler Boley & Elgersma lawyers to leadership positions in ground-breaking litigation. That’s why shareholders, consumers, pension plans, governments, and organizations have called on WBE for representation. Other lawyers seek out the firm based on its reputation for hard work, loyalty, and its record of success. The firm has the resources and experience to go the distance and the relentless determination to succeed.
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- Chicago, IL
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- 2000
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The CFPB’s latest efforts seek to curb practices that cost billions of dollars each year: exploitative junk fees charged by banks and financial companies.
Consent is Key: CFPB Warns Banks About “Junk Fees” - Wexler Boley & Elgersma LLP
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ProPublica's Max Blau explores the challenges health patients face when navigating "ghost networks" in insurance plans—lists of providers who appear in-network but are unavailable due to outdated information or other errors—offering strategies for patients to verify listings and understand their rights.
Up against a 'ghost network' for mental health care? Here's what you can do
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We would like to welcome Associate Andrew J. Grant to the firm! Andy brings valuable experience from his role at the Mergers I Division of the Federal Trade Commission’s Bureau of Competition, which recently successfully challenged prominent pharmaceutical and healthcare transactions such as Illumina’s acquisition of GRAIL and IQVIA’s acquisition of Propel Media. Prior to his time at the FTC, Andy worked as an SEC Scholar at the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, where he reviewed regulatory rulemakings for compliance with applicable laws. A recent cum laude graduate from Boston University School of Law, Andy has a strong foundation in legal writing, competition law, and public policy. He also served as a Judicial Intern to Chief Judge Raúl M. Arias-Marxuach of the U.S. District Court for the District of Puerto Rico. We’re thrilled to see the impact Andy will have at WBE.
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Today marks the beginning of National Hispanic American Heritage Month. We would like to recognize the invaluable impact of Hispanic leaders, both past and present, who have paved the way in the legal field and beyond. Their stories inspire us to continue advocating for justice, equality, and representation for all. To learn more about the powerful impact Hispanic Americans have made to the legal industry, visit the ABA’s website for a collection of profiles of the most influential Hispanic American legal trailblazers.
The ABA Diversity and Inclusion Center Invites You to Celebrate
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Massachusetts will ban PFAS in firefighter protective equipment beginning in 2027, after Gov. Maura Healey signed the bill into law on Aug. 15.
Massachusetts passes law banning PFAS in firefighter gear
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Read more about ProPublica's investigation at https://lnkd.in/gEiahQtz
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We are thrilled to announce that WBE has been recognized in Chambers and Partners inaugural Regional Spotlight rankings for Illinois! Our firm has been honored in two key categories: Antitrust and General Commercial Litigation. The Chambers Regional Spotlight rankings were introduced to highlight smaller firms with proven track records at a state or local level, who can respond more effectively and efficiently to client needs. This recognition reflects our commitment to excellence, our dedication to our clients, and our relentless pursuit of justice. We are proud of our team's hard work and expertise that have led to this prestigious acknowledgment.
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ProPublica's report, which references WBE’s ongoing lawsuit against Centene Corporation, is a difficult but important read for anyone looking to understand the human cost of ghost networks.
ProPublica recently launched America's Mental Barrier, an investigative series that examines the ways that insurers interfere with mental health care. I have two stories out in our series today. Both are about a hidden problem, commonly known as a "ghost network." It’s hard to know if your health insurance is as good as advertised. You pay to access a network of providers. But call the numbers in your provider directory, and you’re bound to find ones who can’t, or won’t see you. These errors are at the heart of a ghost network. Some providers have moved, retired or died; others left networks because of low pay and high scrutiny. Though they no longer take your insurance, their names may remain in your directory. When that happens, you’re left to believe your plan has more options than actually exist. Insurers’ failures to correct these errors have led to dire consequences for people seeking mental health care. Some people are more likely to pay out of network costs and face a greater chance of treatment delays — if they get treatment at all. The first story is about one person's perilous journey through a ghost network. Ravi Coutinho, a 36-year-old former college golfer, felt relieved when he signed up for an insurance plan right before moving to Phoenix last year. Diagnosed with depression and anxiety, he had become reliant on a dangerous form of self-medication while living in Texas. Ravi wanted to save his business, fall in love again and even have a kid. He couldn’t do that when he was excessively drinking. Arizona offered a fresh start. For that to happen, he needed to find a new therapist that fit his needs for mental health and addiction treatment. Ravi’s Ambetter plan appeared to have a robust network of providers. When he started calling, he couldn’t find a therapist. Frustrating phone calls with customer service reps began to confirm what countless customers — and regulators — have discovered: Appearances can be deceiving. (ProPublica reached out to representatives with his insurer more than two-dozen times and sent a detail list of questions, but no one responded.) Here's a link to Ravi's story: https://lnkd.in/euwiagBV The second piece is a guide on how to get past provider directory errors in a ghost network, according to the advice that experts shared with ProPublica. If you or a loved one are struggling to find an in-network mental health provider, don’t be discouraged. There are ways to protect yourself from the trappings of a ghost network. Read our ghost network guide here: https://lnkd.in/eKYSpR_s Our team is still looking to hear from mental health providers, health insurance insiders and patients. Do you have a tip? Please fill out this form. https://lnkd.in/eagi5JPq
“I Don’t Want to Die”: Needing Mental Health Care, He Got Trapped in His Insurer’s Ghost Network
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An appeals court has revived the District of Columbia’s antitrust case against Amazon, which the District claims illegally drives up prices on rival platforms.
DC’s antitrust suit against Amazon is back from the dead
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