Mid-Market Report: Alex Booth on the Unprecedented Expansion of Midsize Law Firms
In a Mid-Market Report article discussing the recent unprecedented expansion of midsize law firms into new cities and geographies nationwide, Alex Booth, managing partner at Hall Booth Smith, said the decision for the firm to expand is often dri
Potential Emotional Damages for Wrongful Death in New York
Written by: Nicole Callahan, Esq. and Daniele DeZago, Esq. I. INTRODUCTION The New York Legislature recently passed Bill S74A, also called the Grieving Families Act, which would amend sections of the EPTL that provide for the typ
HBS Legal Trends: Jeffrey Daitz & Christopher Grosso
In the newest edition of the HBS Legal Trends podcast, HBS Paramus Partner Jeffrey M. Daitz was joined by Christopher Grosso, Partner and National Claim Advocacy & Consulting Leader at Conner Strong & Buckelew. The pair discussed how the
i Advance Senior Care: Jeffrey Daitz on Best Practices in Senior Care Leadership Transitions
Transitions in leadership can be defining times for senior care organizations. These transitions can be difficult to navigate, but upper-level management play a key role in how well staff are able to adapt to the change. How Leadership Trans
Inc.: Mariel Smith on Supporting Employees with Long-COVID
Hundreds of thousands of dollars spent to no avail. More than 70 rejections from rehabilitation clinics. Even more visits to hospitals, doctors, physical therapists, chiropractors, and other specialists. One long-Covid diagnosis. That’s
McKnight’s Long-Term Care News: Drew Graham on Nursing Home “Win” from SCOTUS Case
The Supreme Court of the United States on Monday said it will review a ruling that revived an injury lawsuit against a state-owned nursing home. The case has wide-reaching implications for providers. It could add a new right for private lawsuits
McKnight’s Newsmakers Podcast: Drew Graham on Unraveling PREP Act Immunity
Nursing home providers seeking protection from lawsuits and financial liability related to the care they’ve provided during the pandemic are largely dependent on the federal PREP Act, especially now that many state shield laws are expiring. B
McKnight’s Long-Term Care News: Drew Graham on Fed Spotlight Detracting from Patient Focus
An effort to improve transparency into nursing home ownership took a major leap forward when federal officials posted previously non-public data April 20, but providers and legal experts cautioned that early findings should not be viewed in a va
Part B News: David McLean on No Surprises Act & Increased Provider Challenges
A Texas court recently vacated one feature of the independent dispute resolution process outlined in the federal government’s No Surprises Act, a decision that may result in more providers challenging prices named by the government – and cau
Part B News: Beth Boone on Raising Medical Malpractice Insurance Rates
In the last three years, medical malpractice insurance rates have increased year-over-year, reaching highs not seen since the 2000s, according to a report from the American Medical Association. The trend has some providers questioning why premiu