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Surveyors to Immediately Begin Reviewing Nursing Homes’ Social Media Policies
Recently news agencies have publicized reports of nursing home staff using smart phones and other electronic devices to record residents...
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George S. Van Nest
Aug 15, 20163 min read
New York’s Clean Energy Standard
On August 1, the Governor’s Office announced that the New York State Public Service Commission (PSC) approved New York’s most far reaching..
David M. Tang
Jul 18, 20165 min read
Lessons Learned from Deflategate
"When you’re thrust into litigation, you obviously have to make sure you’re prepared to deal with that.” — Roger Goodell The U.S. Court of..
Helen A. Zamboni
Jun 20, 20165 min read
The Legal Implications of Medical Records in the Digital Age – A Brave New World or “Same Old"?
The push for hospitals and medical practices to implement electronic medical records systems (EMRS) went into high gear with the passage...
David H. Fitch
Jun 15, 20162 min read
Ask an Attorney: Electronic Exchange of HIPAA-Protected Information
My general practice partner and I have noticed a sharp increase in the number of patients who wish to communicate by email or text. What ...
George S. Van Nest
Apr 18, 20163 min read
OSHA’s New Silica Dust Rule
Crystalline silica is a mineral found in many building materials such as sand, stone, concrete, brick and mortar. Tiny particles of silica..
Paul F. Keneally
Mar 21, 20164 min read
Legal Experts Offer Guidance to Managers on Employment Issues
If one of your employees shows up for work drunk, you can fire them. But if they tell you they’re an alcoholic, you’ll probably have to...
Thomas F. Knab
Mar 21, 20164 min read
Law and the Art of Automobile Maintenance
Readers of a certain vintage may recall this TV commercial from back in the day: An auto mechanic who has clearly seen it all gives advice..
Steven R. Gersz
Mar 15, 20162 min read
Ask an Attorney: The Legal Issues for Prescribing Medical Marijuana
I have patients who are requesting medical marijuana. What are the legal issues surrounding prescribing it? The New York Compassionate...
David H. Fitch
Dec 28, 20152 min read
Ask an Attorney: Physician Mental Health
I am a general practice physician suffering symptoms of depression. Will I be able to continue practicing medicine if I seek mental health..
George S. Van Nest
Dec 23, 20154 min read
EPA’s Clean Power Plan Subject to Litigation, Congressional Challenges
As we reported in the August column (The Daily Record, Aug. 3, 2015), the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency issued a rule that sets the..
Anna E. Lynch
Dec 1, 20152 min read
Who has Access to your Medical Records?
Medical care advancements and new insurance options continue to make the news. With new technological improvements such as electronic med...
Anna E. Lynch
Sep 29, 20152 min read
Ask an Attorney: Telemedicine for Call Ins and After Hours Calls
My medical partners and I are exploring whether to use telemedicine to handle “call ins” and after hours calls with our patients. What are..
Helen A. Zamboni
Jun 30, 20152 min read
Ask an Attorney: Communication When Transitioning Patient Care
As providers, we are being asked to improve our communications with each other and family members about the patients we serve in common as..
Paul F. Keneally
Jun 26, 20153 min read
Steps to Ensure a Transgender Employee is Treated Lawfully in the Workplace
Federal and state employment laws protect transgender people from discrimination and harassment in the workplace. Many employers may not...
David M. Tang
May 18, 20155 min read
Can I Say That? Tactics for Ethical Negotiations
This spring, I was invited to present at a symposium on ethics in negotiation. Given recent headlines relating to lawmakers’ conduct, it ...
George S. Van Nest
Apr 20, 20154 min read
State Agrees to Brownfield Cleanup Program Amendments
The Brownfield Cleanup Program was enacted in 2003 to encourage private development of former brownfield parcels. The program was amended...
Margaret E. Somerset
Mar 19, 20156 min read
Ask an Attorney: How Will I Compete with Walmart?
How will I compete with Walmart? Walmart’s recent announcement that it intends to offer low cost ($65) primary care visits in the conven...
Jennifer A. Shoemaker
Feb 25, 20153 min read
Happy Employees = Successful Business
It is easy to overlook employee morale when determining what makes a successful business. Unhappy employees are a serious concern for comp..
Underberg & Kessler
Feb 16, 20152 min read
Legal Alert: New York “Surprise Bill” Affects Health Care Providers
Have you heard? A New York State law regarding surprise billings from medical providers becomes effective April 1, 2015. The general purp...
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