McKnight’s Long-Term Care News: JJ Maskowitz on Legal Considerations for Long-Term Care Facilities Related to Delta Variant
In an article published online in McKnight’s Long-Term Care News on September 8, 2021, Partner JJ Maskowitz discusses legal risk considerations for long-term care facilities in light of the surge in the Delta variant and the importance of deve
Forbes Advisor: Mariel Smith on Consequences to Unemployment Benefits for COVID-19 Vaccine Refusal
In an article published by Forbes Advisor on August 31, 2021, Partner Mariel Smith is quoted discussing whether employees who refuse to get vaccinated for COVID-19 as per their employer’s policies might find themselves ineligible for unemp
Tampa Bay Times: R. Ryan Rivas Discusses Area Hospital Vaccination Polices & Mandates
In an article published by the Tampa Bay Times on September 3, 2021, Partner Ryan Rivas is quoted discussing Tampa Bay hospitals’ vaccination policies and their hesitancy to mandate vaccination for employees. After 18 months of treating COVID
Physicians Practice: Ryan Rivas Discusses the Importance of Medical Charting in Minimizing Malpractice Risks
In an article published online in Physicians Practice on August 19, 2021, Partner R. Ryan Rivas discusses the importance of medical charting in minimizing malpractice risks. “For attorneys who represent healthcare providers, sometimes the pati
Law360: Sheinis, Lawrence, & Langhorne on Best Practices to Defend Against Ransomware
In an article published online in Law360 on August 16, 2021, Partner Richard Sheinis and Associates Brett Lawrence and Charles Langhorne offer 17 best practices for companies to defend against ransomware, in light of recent attacks. U.S. busines
Healthcare Risk Management: Allison Averbuch on Employer Considerations Behind Mandating COVID-19 Vaccines
In an article published by Healthcare Risk Management on July 27, 2021, Associate Allison Averbuch is quoted discussing considerations for employers deciding whether to mandate the COVID-19 vaccine for employees. While recent Equal Employment Op
Physicians Practice: James Embrey Reviews Liability Issues Related to Telemedicine & Telehealth
In an article published online in Physicians Practice on June 26, 2021, Partner James Embrey discusses liability issues related to telemedicine and telehealth, as demand for both continues to increase. “Telemedicine and telehealth services wer
Part B News: Mariel Smith on How Physician Practices May Limit Liability Related to Patient Violence
In an article published by Part B News on July 19, 2021, Partner Mariel Smith is quoted discussing considerations for physician practices to limit liability related to patient violence. Recent news that a psychiatry resident at Penn Hospital in
Orlando Business Journal: Ryan Rivas Discusses Employer-Mandated COVID-19 Vaccines
In an article published by the Orlando Business Journal on July 19, 2021, Tampa Partner R. Ryan Rivas is quoted discussing employer mandated COVID-19 vaccines. “’I think mandatory vaccination is not a popular position to take. But it mig
CLM: Lissa Klein Discusses Worker’s Compensation Considerations for Employers as Remote Work Persists
In an article published online in CLM Magazine on June 30, 2021, Partner Lissa F. Klein discusses workers’ compensation considerations for employers as remote work persists post-pandemic. “As the number of remote employees will continue to