Did You Know? Summer 2005

Malpractice Coverage for FSHC Doctors: Did you know that a federal court recently ruled that the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) must reconsider its denial of malprac

Supreme Court Gives Thumbs Up to Document Retention Policy in Arthur Andersen Case

In a unanimous decision, the Supreme Court overturned the conviction of Arthur Andersen for destroying Enron-related documents.

2005 Maryland Laws Update

Bank RobberyIncreased PenaltiesHB 663 - Chapter 567 (effective June 1, 2005)

Commercial Leases: Frequently Negotiated Provisions, Maryland Institute for Continuing Professional Education of Lawyers (MICPEL)

Bill Shaughnessy presented for the Maryland Institute for Continuing Professional Education of Lawyers (MICPEL).

When Is An Operating Room Not An Operating Room

When is an operating room not an operating room? When it is a "procedure room." For the owners of ambulatory surgery centers in Maryland, this distinction can make a world of difference.

Trouble For Exclusive Contracts Between Hospitals and Doctors

Excluded doctors usually fail when they challenge exclusive contractual arrangements between hospitals and other doctors. However, two recent cases are clear exceptions to this rule.

Maryland Regulatory News Spring 2005

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Maryland Hospital Safety Initiatives

Last year was a big year for hospital safety initiatives in Maryland.

Did You Know? Spring 2005

HIPAA and Advanced Directives: Did you know that HIPAA may make it more difficult for the Agent that you have appointed under a Durable General Power of Attorney or an Advance Dire

Beyond Brand X - Using Another’s Trademark in Your Own Advertising

What do Budweiser, John Deere, The Energizer Bunny, Pebble Beach and Christian Dior have in common?Nothing.