Q&A for Maryland Health Care Providers on Regulatory Changes During the COVID-19 Pandemic

This article was updated Tuesday, March 24, 2020, to include new information on the use of telemedicine.

IRS Issues Tax Payment Relief Due to Coronavirus Pandemic

Due to the coronavirus pandemic, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) through Notice 2020-17 has postponed the payment date for federal income tax payments to be made by individual taxpayers from Apr

U.S. Enacts Families First Coronavirus Response Act with Expanded Paid Leave

The Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA) passed the U.S.

U.S. House Passes Families First Coronavirus Response Act; Bill Provides Paid FMLA Law and Emergency Paid Sick Leave Act

Update: U.S. Senate passes the bill and President Trump signs it into law.

Tax Planning During the Coronavirus Pandemic: Don’t Forget to Wash Your Hands and Don’t Forget the ‘Wash Sale’ Rules

During the recent volatility in the stock markets caused by the coronavirus, investors may face a dilemma in terms of coordinating investment and income tax strategies.

Federal Agency Guidance on COVID-19 Given to Employers

Update: U.S. Senate passes the proposed Families First Coronavirus Response Act and President Trump signs it into law

Hospital Price Disclosures

A controversial new Medicare rule, which aims to improve price transparency for hospital procedures, could have broad impact across the country and in Maryland if it survives lawsuits brought by ho

Maryland Regulatory News

1. As of January 2, 2020, Dr. Aliya Jones is the new Deputy Secretary to lead the Maryland Behavioral Health Administration. Dr.

The ABCs of Board of Physician Complaints

The Maryland Board of Physicians is mandated to investigate any complaint that alleges violations of the Maryland Medical Practice Act.

Employer Liability for Employees’ Confidentiality Breaches

Respondeat superior is a Latin term that means “let the master answer.” In practical terms, that doctrine means holding an employer responsible for the wrongful acts its employees take wit