When Doing Your Job Becomes A Real (Legal) Problem
And here are three steps employers can take when faced with such situations.
Proposed Law Would Extend HIPAA Protection To Records Of Substance-Abuse Patients
This law could help prevent more deaths from drug overdoses.
Why Better Billing Statements Can Improve Your Firm’s Finances—And Your Client Relationships
Outdated billing is costing law firms money. Discover how clear, modern billing practices boost profits, trust, and cash flow in 2025.
9 HIPAA Settlements So Far This Year
In the world of health IT, there have already been a plethora of HIPAA settlements.
Where Is The Future Of HIPAA Enforcement Headed?
Enforcement activity under the HIPAA Security Rule has picked up steam in recent years.
Counseling Through An In-House Crisis
Here's a cautionary tale of how NOT to act in a crisis.
Non-Sequiturs: 12.02.16
* Tony Mauro hangs out with Meg Ryan -- no, not the actress, but the SCOTUS clerk and JAG lawyer turned judge and possible Supreme Court nominee. [National Law Journal via How Appealing] * Speaking of SCOTUS, ain't no mountain high enough for the Notorious RBG. [The Onion] * New partner watch: congrats to the three new partners at an elite boutique (that just announced nice bonuses): Blair Kaminsky, Neil Lieberman, and Daniel Sullivan. [Holwell Shuster & Goldberg] * During this holiday season, help two lawyers help the homeless. [What About Clients?] * If you have to ask whether something is allowed under HIPAA, the answer is probably no. [MedCity News] * Orin Kerr on the latest skirmish in the "Magistrate's Revolt" -- an opinion by Magistrate Judge James Orenstein that Kerr believes is "clearly wrong." [Volokh Conspiracy] * Did the media misread Donald Trump during the campaign, taking him literally but not seriously (when it should've been the other way around)? [Althouse]
Why Some Firms Are Leading The Market With Generative AI
A culture of innovation with strategic AI like Lexis+ AI is revolutionizing law firms by boosting efficiency and deepening client relationships.
ER Doc Forgets Patient Info is Private, Gets Fired for Facebook Overshare
I’m done whining about Facebook privacy issues. Everyone should know by now that Facebook and privacy are basically mutually exclusive. But every once in a while, someone does something stupid relating to Facebook privacy in a new, exciting way — like stealing a computer and posting photos of yourself on the owner’s page, or uploading […]