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Ask An Attorney: Prescribing and Dispensing Narcotics
I have seen an increase of patients with chronic pain disorders and more and more of them are requesting narcotics for their pain. I am c...
Anna E. Lynch
Dec 27, 20133 min read


Legal Alert: $1.2M Settlement for HIPAA Breach Based on Photocopier Storage of PHI
On August 14, 2013, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) announced an agreement with Affinity Health Plan, Inc. (Affini...
Helen A. Zamboni
Oct 9, 20132 min read


Ask An Attorney: Legal Issues to be Considered for Group Medical Visits
We are considering the possibility of group medical visits to better serve the needs of our patients. What are some of the legal issues w...
Steven R. Gersz
Oct 1, 20133 min read


Ask An Attorney: How Does NYS Safe Act Effect My Practice?
I am a 55 year-old board certified psychiatrist with a full practice. How does the New York State Secure Ammunition and Firearms Enforcem...
David H. Fitch
Apr 22, 20132 min read


Statute of Limitations on Exposure Cases
As the potentially catastrophic health impacts from exposure to myriad chemicals, construction materials and other products becomes more...
Colin D. Ramsey
Nov 16, 20104 min read


Legal Alert: Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act
The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPACA), the recently adopted federal health care reform law was signed into law on March...
Helen A. Zamboni
Oct 15, 20101 min read


New EPA Rules for Lead-based Paint
In an apparent attempt to reduce health risks, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency issued a new rule requiring the use of lead-safe....
George S. Van Nest
Jun 21, 20104 min read


New Test for Recovery of Emotional Harm
We litigators spend most of our time applying precedent and on rare, special occasions, shaping it. We are on the threshold of one of tho...
Margaret E. Somerset
May 17, 20106 min read


Ask An Attorney: Considerations for Use of Physician Extenders
Our primary care practice is considering adding either a nurse practitioner or physician assistant. What are some of the legal considerat...
Steven R. Gersz
May 1, 20104 min read
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