Supreme Court Reaffirms Availability of Employer's Affirmative Defense to Supervisor Sexual Harassment

The Supreme Court recently reaffirmed its previous opinions which established the availability of an affirmative defense for employers in certain cases involving charges of sexual harassment by sup

Supreme Court Limits Lawsuits Against HMO's

On June 21, 2004, the U.S. Supreme Court unanimously ruled that an HMO providing coverage under an employer’s group health plan cannot be sued under state law for its benefit determinations.

Business Law Institute: Licensing Agreements, Maryland Institute for Continuing Professional Education of Lawyers, Inc. (MICPEL)

Ned Himmelrich presented at Maryland Institute for Continuing Professional Education of Lawyers, Inc. (MICPEL).

PBGC Proposes New Penalties

The Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation (PBGC) has proposed a new penalty structure for a plan administrator’s failure to notify participants of a plan’s underfunded status.

Final COBRA Regulations Issued by DOL

On May 26, 2004, the Department of Labor (“DOL”) issued final regulations governing COBRA’s notice requirements.  The regulations will require most employers to revise their COBRA notices and

2004 Maryland Laws Update

The 2004 session of the Maryland General Assembly adjourned on April 12.

Patients With Vision, Hearing or Speech Impairments

Title III of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) mandates that individuals with disabilities have an equal opportunity to benefit from the goods and services offered by places of public accom

New SEC Rules May Affect Health Care Attorneys and Clients

The Sarbanes-Oxley Act, enacted by Congress on July 30, 2002, required the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to establish standards of conduct for attorneys.
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