Maryland Employers Beware! There is Nothing Unusual About Workplace Accidents When It Comes to Awarding Workers' Compensation

In order for an employee to be entitled to workers’ compensation benefits for an accidental injury, the injury must arise out of and in the course of the employment.

Fourth Circuit Holds Employees Can Select a Specific Weingarten Representative

The National Labor Relations Board and the courts have long held that an employee represented by a union has a right to have a union representative at an investigatory interview which the employee

New Maryland Health Care Legislation - Summer 2003

Despite its preoccupation with the budget and slot machines, the Maryland General Assembly, nevertheless, found time to address some broad, as well as some narrow, health care concerns during its 2

Maryland Regulatory News Summer 2003

1. The Maryland Health Care Commission (HCC) has two new members: Hon. Casper R. Taylor, Jr., the former Speaker of Maryland's House of Representatives and Stephen J.

Did You Know? Summer 2003

Retiring Doctor's Recommendations: Did you know that a Florida trial court recently dismissed a claim by a whistleblower alleging violations of the Stark statute arising from a hos

Co-Management Under Scrutiny

Co-management of patient care has been targeted by the Department of Health and Human Services, Office of Inspector General (OIG), as a potential illegal kickback.

California Nurse-to-Patient Ratios

California is the first state to limit the number of patients that may be assigned to each hospital nurse.

2003 Maryland Laws Update

The 2003 session of the Maryland General Assembly adjourned at midnight on April 7 after passing 629 bills. Many of these new laws affect financial service providers.

Lessons Learned for Silicone Breast Implant Litigation, Mealey's Emerging Product Liability Conference

George Ritchie presented at the Mealey's Emerging Product Liability Conference.

Maryland Employer's Firing of an At-Will Employee for Consulting Attorney is Not a Wrongful Discharge

Maryland’s highest court ruled that an at-will employee has no general right to consult with an attorney before responding to an adverse employment action. The plaintiff in Porterfield v.
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