Frequently, physicians receive requests from attorneys for the production of medical records. In responding to these requests, the physician must be very careful to do so in full compliance with HIPAA and state privacy rules. The complexity of the situation may require contacting legal counsel in particular situations. Read more.
In separate cases, two different Ohio courts of Appeals have upheld the confidentiality of the peer review process. In the first case, a suit is filed by a plaintiff concerning a surgical procedure in which the patient ultimately died. Read more.
Many of our Physician clients have recently been asking us, “What is the purpose of estate planning since the estate tax has been (or is about to be) repealed?” Estate planning and asset protection are still very important for professionals. Read more.
The former maxim motivates people to enter into business with friends and family with little or no corporate formalities in place to protect their interests. Read more.
Every business is as unique as the product it sells or services it provides. Each transaction involving the purchase or sale of business is likewise unique. Read more.
If you are in the construction industry and have not yet be involved in litigation, the law of averages suggests that you are due. Our society is litigious.
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It is surprising how many important transactions or deals are consummated without an effective and adequate written contract. Read more.
Considering the prevalence of litigation in the construction industry, it is important to know when you can recover the fees and costs of litigation from the party you sue. Read more.
The June 2004 volume of Building Savvy Magazine featured an article describing mediation — an often valuable procedure to assist disputing parties (before or during litigation or arbitration) in resolving disputes consensually. Read more.
Effective October 11, 2003 as to some and January 1, 2004 as to others, the most recent amendments to Florida’s construction lien statute — Florida Statutes Chapter 713 — go into effect. Read more.