Global Engagement in the “New Abnormal”
Hall Booth Smith international business attorney John Parkerson has been working with Pendleton Group and Global Atlanta to bring together local and international leaders for interactive, topical Zoom discussions on how communities can recast th
Expectations In Reopening A Dental Office In Consideration of COVID-19
Written by: Sandro Stojanovic, Esq. The Georgia Board of Dentistry (“the Board”) recently issued a position statement regarding guidelines for re-opening of dental offices in light of Covid-19 issues. First, the Board requires each d
New York Federal Judge Strikes Down Several Key Parts of COVID-19 Paid Leave Regulation Including The Definition of “Health Care Provider”
Written by: Jacqueline Voronov, Esq. and Jeffrey M. Daitz, Esq. In a very pro-employee ruling, the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York struck down four (4) key provisions of the U.S. Department of Labor’s (“DOL”) regu
Phased Resumption of Routine Visa Services
Written by: Ashik R. Jahan, Esq. https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/News/visas-news/phased-resumption-routine-visa-services.html The Department of State suspended routine visa services worldwide in March 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic
Another Arrow in the Quiver or a Regulatory Risk? Analyzing SB 359’s Immunities for Georgia Providers in the Fight Against COVID-19 Liability
As Georgia continues to reopen, the Georgia General Assembly’s recent passage of Senate Bill 359, known as the “Georgia COVID-19 Pandemic Business Safety Act," will provide relief to individuals and entities concerned with possible liability
Insurers Win First Battle in Fight Over Business Interruption Coverage For COVID-Related Closings — Michigan Judge Issues First Decision in this Billion Dollar Insurance Coverage Fight
Written by Duane L Cochenour, Esq. and Caitlin E. Correa, Esq. Hundreds of declaratory judgment actions have been filed across the country seeking business interruption coverage for shutting down businesses due to the coronavirus. It is shaping
Georgia’s Senior Care Reform Bill Adds COVID-19 Requirements to New Legislation for Assisted Living Communities
On June 30, 2020, Governor Kemp signed House Bill 987, known as the Senior Care Reform Bill, into law. This legislation covers numerous topics related to Assisted Living Communities that go into effect on July 1, 2021, including...
CMS Issues ‘Frequently Asked Questions’ Document On Nursing Home Visitation
Written by: Drew Graham, Esq. and Laura Hall Cartner, Esq. On June 24, 2020, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (“CMS”) issued an updated set of Frequently Asked Questions (“FAQs”) regarding nursing homes and safe visitatio
Congress is All Talk And No Action When It Comes To Data Privacy
Written by: Richard Sheinis, Esq. In the last fifteen (15) months, no less than six (6) data privacy Bills have been introduced in the Senate. Two of these Bills are specifically related to data collection and use in response to COVID-19. Th
Fraud, Waste, and Abuse Potential During COVID-19 Signals Increase in Qui Tam Actions Against Healthcare Providers
Written by: Ricky C Benjamin, Esq., and Leanne Livingston, Esq. Increases in federal stimulus funding from Congress under Acts like the Provider Relief Fund, pose a real threat of Qui Tam actions under the False Claims Act against those in the h