The Uncertain Future of Non-Competes After President Biden’s July 2021 Executive Order
Written by: Allison Averbuch, Esq. and Baylee Culverhouse, Esq. In July 2021, President Biden issued a comprehensive Executive Order to tackle “the most pressing competition problems” facing the country’s economy.[1] The Order includes 72
Modern Healthcare: Drew Graham on Impact of 3rd Circuit Ruling on Future PREP Act Coverage
In an article published by Modern Healthcare on October 25, 2021, Drew Graham, Hall Booth Smith Partner and Leader of the firm’s Aging Services and Long-Term Care practices, discusses the recent ruling by the 3rd U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals
Healthcare Risk Management: Adam Peoples on the Use of Hospital Surveillance Video in Medical Malpractice Claims
Asheville Partner Adam Peoples was quoted in an October 19, 2021, article in Healthcare Risk Management discussing the use of hospital surveillance video as evidence in medical malpractice claims. Surveillance video can be useful to either the p
McKnight’s Long-Term Care News: Drew Graham on Consequences of Third Circuit Decision Regarding NJ Nursing Homes
In an article published in McKnights Long-Term Care News on October 22, 2021, Drew Graham, Hall Booth Smith Partner and Leader of the firm’s Aging Services and Long-Term Care practices, is extensively quoted discussing this week’s U.S. Court
Third Circuit Court of Appeals Renders Jurisdictional Opinion on PREP Act in COVID-19 Case Involving Nursing Home
Written by: Sandra Mekita Cianflone, Esq. On October 20, 2021, the Third Circuit Court of Appeals issued their ruling in Maglioli v. Alliance HC Holdings LLC, Nos. 20-2833, relative to federal jurisdiction under the PREP Act. Maglioli is one of
Can’t Congress Pass a Law for Data Privacy?
Written by: Richard Sheinis, Esq. The U.S. is lagging further and further behind the rest of the world when it comes to the privacy of personal data. The EU’s General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), which became effective in 2018, ha
Proposed Ransom Disclosure Act
Written by: Alyssa Feliciano, Esq. Representative Deborah Ross [D] and Senator Elizabeth Warren [D] proposed the Ransom Disclosure Act (“RSA”), to provide DHS with information regarding ransomware attacks and subsequent payments that are mad
California Privacy Update
Written by: Brett Lawrence, Esq. 1. California’s Genetic Information Privacy Act On October 6, 2021, California passed the Genetic Information Privacy Act (“GIPA”). Under GIPA, California residents have greater control over how their gene
Are Employer-Mandated Vaccinations Coming to an Office Near You?
Written by: Allison Averbuch, Esq. In a speech on September 9, 2021, President Biden announced that his administration asked the Department of Labor to develop emergency rules requiring all employers with 100 or more employees to ensure their wo
EDPB Releases Opinion on South Korea Draft Adequacy Decision
Written by: Alyssa Feliciano, Esq. On September 24, 2021, the European Data Protection Board (“EDPB”) released an opinion on the draft adequacy decision for South Korea, which in large part was positive for the country. There were certain