HMO Trade Secrets

In a Pennsylvania malpractice suit arising out of an alleged failure to diagnose prostate cancer on a timely basis, a patient alleged that his injuries were caused in part by the financial incentiv

HIPAA Highlights Winter 2002

The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) contains administrative simplificatio

Good Samaritan Laws Within Hospitals Walls

Good Samaritan laws nationwide provide civil immunity for an individual who renders aid to an injured person.

Did You Know? Winter 2002

Bystander Emotional Distress: Did you know that the California Supreme Court has ruled that a bystander may recover damages for emotional distress caused by observing medical malpr

When is A Commission Due? (Updated)

UPDATE: The Maryland Court of Appeals has ruled that Maryland's Wage Payment & Collection Act (the "Act") prohibits an employer from conditioning payment of a commission upon a

UCC Forms Revised

The International Association of Corporate Administrators made a minor revision to the form Financing Statement, the form Financing Statement Addendum and the form Financing Statement Amendment whi

New IRS Guidance on Health Reimbursement Accounts

Over the last several years, "defined contribution health plans" have been in the news as a way for employers to reduce health plan costs.

Health Benefits for Domestic Partners

Employers are increasingly considering offering health benefits to their employees' domestic partners. Employers who offer such benefits must make plan design decisions.

Court of Appeals Extends Wrongful Discharge Tort

In an unusual plurality decision, the Court of Appeals extended the wrongful discharge exception to the at-will doctrine to protect witnesses who report suspected crimes to law enforcement authorit

Sarbanes-Oxley Act, Maryland Bankers Association

Abba Poliakoff presented at the Maryland Bankers Association. http://mdbankers.com/