The issue focused on potential conflict with federal law enforcement officials and laws governing financial transaction regulations.

At the heart of the lawsuit was a criminal prosecution by federal prosecutors that accused attorneys at Melgen's medical center in Florida of illegally billing Medicare for illegal kickbacks to doctors. The charges against Melgen were dropped last year as part of a plea deal.

Two lawyers involved in the legal battle said Monday they're pleased with the court's decision. The lawyer who represented Melgen, Steven Messner, called