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    More States Move to Ban Healthcare Non-Competes

    May 6, 2026

    This year two states, Maine and Utah, have passed laws that greatly limit the use of non-compete clauses in healthcare employment. Historically, [...]

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    Texas Med Spa Medical Director, Owner Charged in 2023 IV Therapy Death

    May 1, 2026

    A former medical director and the owner of a now‑closed Texas medical spa have been charged with multiple felony counts, including murder [...]

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    ByrdAdatto Named to D Magazine’s 2026 Best Lawyers in Dallas List

    April 27, 2026

    AmSpa would like to congratulate ByrdAdatto partners Bradford E. Adatto, Michael S. Byrd, and Jay D. Reyero on their selection to D [...]

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    Dr. Lunderville Unpacks The FDA’s Presentation at The Medical Spa Show

    April 27, 2026

    From Dr. Chantal Lunderville, Medical Editor for Lip Gloss + Aftershave This article is part of the Medical Spa Show Recap by [...]

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    FDA Warning Letter to Texas Medical Spa Signals Increased Compliance Enforcement

    April 20, 2026

    The U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s April 2026 warning letter to a Texas medical spa marks a significant moment for the medical [...]

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    FDA Moves to Reevaluate Several Peptides

    April 16, 2026

    The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recently announced its intention to reevaluate the status of several popular peptides such as BPC-157, KPV, [...]

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    Massachusetts Med Spa Owner Pleads Guilty in Federal Counterfeit Injection Case

    April 8, 2026

    A Massachusetts medical spa owner has pleaded guilty in federal court to multiple criminal charges stemming from the use of counterfeit injectable [...]

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    Med Spas Under the Microscope – The View From The FDA

    March 26, 2026

    As regulatory scrutiny of medical aesthetics grows, med spas are increasingly under the microscope. As a practice owner and provider, it can [...]

  • FDA Issues RF Microneedling Safety Alert: What It Means for Medical Spa Professionals

    November 6, 2025

    The FDA’s recent safety communication regarding radiofrequency (RF) microneedling devices is a critical reminder: Aesthetic treatments involving energy-based devices are medical procedures [...]

  • Rooted in Purpose: Early Bird Registration Now Open for Medical Spa Show 2026

    November 4, 2025

    Something remarkable happens every year in Las Vegas when the medical spa community arrives for Medical Spa Show. This April 9–12, 2026, [...]

  • Second California Law That Affects MSOs Passes

    October 21, 2025

    California has now passed two laws that will have an effect on how investors, health care entities and management services organizations (MSOs) [...]

  • New California Law Affects MSOs

    October 9, 2025

    A newly passed law in California will prohibit certain contractual provisions between medical and dental practices and private equity groups or hedge [...]