In light of the ongoing investigation of Change Healthcare’s ransomware attack that resulted in the improper disclosure of thousands of individuals’ PHI, now seems like a perfect time to discuss HIPAA’s requirements surrounding the notification process following a breach. Whether
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Businesses Challenge FTC’s Ban on Non-Compete Agreements
As expected, businesses have sued the FTC challenging the recent final rule that ends non-compete agreements, as reported by the Wall Street Journal Wednesday morning (read WSJ article here). The U.S. Chamber of Commerce challenged the final rule in
FTC Votes to Ban Non-Compete Agreements
In a Special Open Commission Meeting held this afternoon, the Federal Trade Commission voted to approve the final rule to ban non-compete agreements for for-profit businesses, the effective date of such ban being in 120-days.
Important items of note with
FTC To Rule on Banning Non-Compete Agreements
The Federal Trade Commission has announced that it will be holding a Special Open Commission Meeting on Tuesday, April 23, 2024, at 2pm EST regarding the rule to ban non-compete agreements (read the announcement here). The expectation for this
PA House Passes Physician Non-Compete Limitations
The Allegheny County Medical Society has reported that the Pennsylvania House of Representatives has passed a bill to bar non-compete agreements in healthcare employment. Click here for a copy of the Press Release, and a copy of the legislation. There
Exploring the Impact of the Corporate Transparency Act on the Iron and Steel Industry in the April Issue of Iron & Steel Technology Magazine
Discover the pivotal changes introduced by the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA) in our latest feature in the April 2024 issue of Iron & Steel Technology magazine. With the CTA now in full effect, understanding its impact on both small
HIPAA Fundamentals for Providers
In March of this year, The Office for Civil Rights of the Department of Health and Human Services issued a letter addressing the recent cybersecurity incident impacting many health care entities, primarily Change Healthcare, a unit of UnitedHealthcare Group (read
Medicare Conversion Factor Increased to $33.2875
The 2024 Consolidated Appropriations Act passed and signed on Saturday, March 23, 2024, increased of Medicare Conversion Factor from $32.7442 to $33.2875, an increase of slightly over $0.54.
U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) Provides Corporate Fraud Enforcement Update
During the American Bar Association’s 39th National Institute on White Collar Crime, the most senior executives of the DOJ (Attorney General Merrick B. Garland and Deputy Attorney General Lisa Monaco) delivered remarks promoting the success of DOJ compliance and enforcement
STAFFING AGENCY EMPLOYEE CONSIDERED A SCHOOL DISTRICT EMPLOYEE FOR TITLE VII CLAIM
Matthew M. Hoffman, Esq., (412) 594-3910, mhoffman@tuckerlaw.com
Larkin v. Upper Darby School District, 2024 WL 377812 (E.D. Pa. January 31, 2024) (An employee of a staffing agency placed at a school district was considered an “employee” of the school