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On June 29, 2022, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Office for Civil Rights released two guidance documents addressing (1) disclosures under the HIPAA Privacy Rule relating to reproductive health care (“Disclosure Guidance”), and (2) the privacy and security of reproductive health...
As we have just passed the half-way point of 2022, many health systems are thinking about acquisitions they would like to complete before the end of the calendar year. In addition to the necessary due diligence, contracting considerations and licensure and regulatory issues, acquiring and selling...
A Delaware trial court, applying New Jersey and Delaware law, recently ruled that a general contractor, despite not being a party to either a loan agreement or loan commitment, could successfully recover damages from a construction lender. See BCD Assocs., LLC v. Crown Bank, No. CV N15C-11-062 EMD...
Case: Bain v. Airoom, LLC, 2022 IL App (1st) 211001 A recent Illinois appellate decision warns that overbroad form arbitration agreements in construction contracts may be unenforceable.
On June 13, 2022, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Office for Civil Rights issued guidance (the “Guidance”) for covered health care providers and health plans relating to the use of remote communication technologies to provide audio-only telehealth services in a manner that is...
Gregory Boucher, a Partner in the Firm's Construction Practice, will participate as a speaker during the June New to In-House Legal Update. This session will cover the most important provisions to address when a construction contract comes across your desk. The presenters will identify which...
Thomas Conley, Counsel in the Firm's Health Care, Practice gave an informative presentation examining the business of being a physician, hosted by Benton Franklin County Medical Society. Physician dissatisfaction and burnout with the practice of medicine increase yearly and are exacerbated by the...
On June 10, 2022, Governor J.B. Pritzker signed into law two related bills, HB 5412 and HB 4600, sent to him the previous month by the Illinois legislature that will hold a primary contractor (one who has a contract with an owner) liable for the unpaid wages and other amounts owed to employees of...
The 2022 American Arbitration Association® Construction Conference focuses on the growing complexities of construction projects, preventing disputes often inevitable in these projects, and creating dispute resolution strategies to mitigate risk and keep projects on track. A Breakfast with General...
Saul Ewing LLP, a full-service law firm with attorneys in 16 offices, today announced that 59 attorneys from the Firm received the distinguished honor of being recognized for legal excellence and client service by Chambers USA 2022. Several of the Firm’s practice areas also earned high rankings...
LOCAL OPPORTUNITIES IN THE FEDERAL INFRASTRUCTURE ACT Brandon Brauer participated as a speaker at 2022 Maryland State Bar Association Legal Summit on Local Opportunities in the Federal Infrastructure Act.
Best Mentors: Lisa Colon Has Her Mentees Do the Talking "Everyone wants a chance, whether it is a chance to be involved, to be heard or to be seen," Lisa Colon said. Name a secret ingredient or two for effective mentoring. Listening and be willing to learn. I love to listen to the ladies that I...
Public construction in Pennsylvania and elsewhere continues to present substantial challenges to local governmental entities. While some projects have been deferred in the current health and economic climate, at some point, and we hope sooner rather than later, the normal course of public...
Agencies of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania regularly publish regulations and policy statements in the Pennsylvania Bulletin. The Departments of Human Services, Health and Environmental Protection are among the agencies that are the most prolific document publishers. Administrative law...
In this article, Bill Warren, a partner in the Firm's Government Contracts Practice, describes the current PA municipal policies applied in assessing building permit fees on public projects undertaken by school districts, counties and other public entities and the recommended approach to challenging...