Ballard Spahr LLP—an Am Law 100 law firm with more than 750 lawyers in 18 U.S. offices—serves clients across industries in litigation, transactions, and regulatory compliance. A strategic legal partner to clients, Ballard goes beyond to deliver actionable, forward-thinking counsel and advocacy powered by deep industry experience and an understanding of each client’s specific business goals. Our culture is defined by an entrepreneurial spirit, collaborative environment, and top-down focus on service, efficiency, and results.
The U.S. Department of Justice has dropped its appeal of a federal court ruling that blocked a subpoena seeking medical records of young people receiving gender-affirming care at UPMC.
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Ballard Spahr Partner Henry E. Hockeimer, Jr., spoke with
Pennsylvania Capital Star about the U.S. Department of
Justice dropping its appeal of a federal court ruling that quashed
its subpoena issued to UPMC just over a year ago, seeking to access
medical records of young people seeking gender-affirming care.
Ballard Spahr worked with the Public Interest Law Center to
represent the patients and their families. "Our clients can
breathe easier with this litigation behind them," said
Hank.
Ballard Spahr LLP—an Am Law 100 law firm with more than 750 lawyers in 18 U.S. offices—serves clients across industries in litigation, transactions, and regulatory compliance. A strategic legal partner to clients, Ballard goes beyond to deliver actionable, forward-thinking counsel and advocacy powered by deep industry experience and an understanding of each client’s specific business goals. Our culture is defined by an entrepreneurial spirit, collaborative environment, and top-down focus on service, efficiency, and results.