"Worker Noncompete Ban Proposal Promises FTC Authority Fight"
Richard Pierce was quoted by Bloomberg Law regarding the Federal Trade Commission’s aggressive bid to free workers from restrictive noncompete agreements.
Health Law
The nation’s capital offers an incomparable setting in which to study health law, one of the fastest-growing legal practice areas. GW’s Health Law is designed to enable students to take maximum advantage of this unique location. Key survey courses and seminars emphasize the crucial role the law plays in the design and operation of the U.S. health care and public health systems. Through the study of health law at GW, students learn about the complex structure of the federal regulatory process, the relationship between federal and state health system regulation, and the relationship between federal regulation and industry stakeholders. Special attention is paid to the effect of these vast and complex legal interactions on the health of consumers, patients, and the general population. Students also benefit from the extraordinary externship and job placement opportunities available in Washington, DC, ready access to experts both at GW and in the broader community and leading-edge research opportunities in health law and policy.
Academics
Concentration in Health Law
Degree Offerings
Clinics
Student Opportunities
Writing Competitions
Fellowships
Skills Competitions
Student Groups
News & Events
Faculty in the News
"How Police Can Use Your DNA to Solve Crimes Without Consent"
Sonia Suter was quoted by the New York Post regarding the lack of regulation of police use of DNA in investigations.
"Embedded Bias: How Medical Records Sow Discrimination"
Dayna Bowen Matthew was quoted by Kaiser Health News regarding discrimination in health care treatment.
Events
The Health Law holds several events throughout the year. Please check back for new events.