Part B News: Lisa Munoz Discusses ONC Regulations on the Protection of Patient Data
In an article published by Part B News, Partner Lisa Munoz is quoted discussing the implications of new Office of the National Coordinator for Health IT (ONC) regulations regarding the protection of patient data. While some HIPAA flexibilities h
Risk & Insurance: John E. Hall, Jr. Discusses Liability Risk of COVID-19 Vaccines
In an article published by Risk & Insurance, Founding Partner John E. Hall, Jr. is quoted discussing the liability risk associated with COVID-19 vaccines. As millions are vaccinated, health care professionals and hospitals face potential lia
Society for Human Resource Management: Jacqueline Voronov on Employee Rights to Refuse Unsafe Work & Consequences
In an article published by the Society for Human Resource Management on February 12, 2021, Partner Jacqueline Voronov is quoted discussing employees’ rights to refuse unsafe work and still receive unemployment compensation under a proposal in
Healthcare Risk Management: Richard Sheinis on Overturning of $4.3 Million HIPAA Violation Penalty
In an article published by Healthcare Risk Management on February 5, 2021, Partner Richard Sheinis is quoted discussing lessons learned from a $4.3 million HIPAA violation penalty that was overturned. The penalty was imposed on the University of
Relief for Commercial Landlords or Tenants in the Federal CARES Act?
Written by: Matthew Haan, Esq. In response to the hardship being felt by millions of Americans caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, Congress passed the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act. The Act contains a number of provisio
Dynamic Suggestions and Guidance for Rural Hospitals During COVID-19
HBS has prepared an overview of the programs and guidance available to Rural Hospitals along with some insight in how to utilize the tools available. They can be found here.
Coronavirus (COVID-19) and the European Schengen Area Travel Ban
Written by: Ashik R. Jahan With growing fears concerning spreading of the global pandemic, COVID-19 (Coronavirus), the U.S. has barred entry into the U.S. from non-U.S. citizens in the European Union’s Schengen Area. People who have visited
Keys to Cross-Examining a Plaintiff
As with most things in life, success can be achieved by working tireless to implement a plan through meticulous preparation. A successful cross-examination of a plaintiff at trial is no different. In order to ensure success, a defense attorn