Dentsply Sirona: Reports of Injuries from Byte Aligners Increase Significantly in July; FTC has Received Over 2,100 Complaints Regarding the Company $ALGN $XRAY library.thecapitolforum.com/docs/7x6j5qr2r…

iRhythm: FDA Expert Says Failures in Recent Inspection Reports 'Set Foundation for Future Litigation' $IRTC library.thecapitolforum.com/docs/7x908qb9v…

Stride Learning Inc.: Uncertainty Surrounding End to Covid Relief Funds for Education $LRN library.thecapitolforum.com/docs/7xrhg9chk… h/t Krista Brown and kimgeiger

The Bancorp Inc: Company Downgraded $87 Million in Real Estate Bridge Loans Last Quarter; After 2019 and 2022 Enforcement Actions, Recent Bancorp Transactions Could Raise Red Flags at SEC $TBBK library.thecapitolforum.com/docs/7y2h06t37… h/t Lisa Epstein & Vikas

Harrow: Former Employees Raise Concerns About Sampling, Rebating Practices for IHEEZO Eye Medication $HROW library.thecapitolforum.com/docs/7ycwvjpqw… h/t Sara Sirota

Missed this nugget: “The jury convicted Dorfman of mail fraud, wire fraud, and a conspiracy count. Last month he was sentenced to 25 years in federal prison for his role in the Simple Health scheme.” $hiiq

Xponential Fitness: Franchisees of Growth Brand StretchLab Sounding Alarm to Management, Warn Studios Can't Deliver on Profitability Promise $XPOF library.thecapitolforum.com/docs/7yd9y7nxu… h/t kimgeiger

I am excited to announce that I have started a new position as Senior Editor for Europe at The Capitol Forum! I will continue to be based in Brussels and look forward to continuing to cover EU competition policy. Please get in touch for coffee, tips and/or my new contact info.

Hims & Hers Health: Former Pharmacists Raise Concerns Regarding Patient Safety and Compounding Practices $HIMS $NVO library.thecapitolforum.com/docs/7yj1qak5z…

BrightSpring Health: State Inspections of Group Homes Reveal Pattern of Serious Regulatory Violations, Including Client Abuse, Neglect, and Poor Medical Care $BTSG library.thecapitolforum.com/docs/7yj21e1r9…

Dave: Consumer Advocacy Groups Take Issue with Dave's Position on Overdraft Structure for Cash Advance Product $DAVE $ML $PYPL $TBBK library.thecapitolforum.com/docs/7yzb9zeqx… h/t Lisa Epstein & kimgeiger

Invitation Homes: Real Estate Developer Bronson's Director Duties at Invitation Homes, Rival Starwood Could Violate Clayton Act's Section 8 $INVH $STWD library.thecapitolforum.com/docs/7yz9m98xp… h/t Lisa Epstein

The Bancorp Inc: Unpaid Obligations on REBL-Financed Properties Raise Questions About Borrowers Ability to Service Debt $TBBK library.thecapitolforum.com/docs/7z3z01xw6…

Stride Learning Inc.: Experts Question Whether States Can Backfill Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief (ESSER) Funds--Due to End September 30 $LRN library.thecapitolforum.com/docs/7ze8w3hve… h/t @kristakbrown

Oscar Health: Online Directory of Primary Care Provider Network Hobbled by Inaccuracies library.thecapitolforum.com/docs/7znum5bc5… h/t Sara Sirota

Xponential Fitness: Franchisor to Consider Contracting with Studio Management Technology Company Previously Affiliated With Ousted CEO $XPOF h/t @ kimgeiger library.thecapitolforum.com/docs/7zpdh0k4z…

This is an important story from us. It explains how Corcept has been able to increase the number of people who use its drug. Worth a read. $CORT

📦 $MGRC / $WSC walked away from their proposed combination: businesswire.com/news/home/2024… this follows our reporting on FTC scrutiny from Saniya Rao & Jeff Bliss in July: library.thecapitolforum.com/docs/7vv0zjgr3… Also see: Krista Brown's dive on potential issues in April: library.thecapitolforum.com/docs/7ky7cax3h…

CFPB August Complaint Data: Consumers Tell CFPB that Bancorp Bank's Nonbank Partners, Including Incomm, PayPal, and Chime, Refuse to Rectify Complaints Related to Inaccessible Funds and Unauthorized Transactions $HOOD $PYPL $TBBK library.thecapitolforum.com/docs/808e5avtj… h/t Lisa Epstein

Capital One/Discover Financial: DOJ Bank Merger Guidelines Cast Shadow Over Deal, Put Pressure on Fed $COF $DFS library.thecapitolforum.com/docs/808mpxfcd… h/t Patrick Rucker & Jeff Bliss