As discussed in detail in the Fall edition of TOPICS, the Economic Growth and Tax Relief Reconciliation Act of 2001 (the 2001 Act) significantly reduces the amount of federal estate taxes payable u
It used to be that Olympic athletes competed only for the love of the game, unconcerned about professional and commercial success. So too, it used to be that university professors and governm
The Maryland Court of Special Appeals, in a decision issued on December 4, 2001, held that Maryland's Wage Payment & Collection Act prohibits an employer from conditioning payment of a commissi
Earlier this year, the California Dental Association (CDA) prevailed in its 8 year battle with the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) over CDA's advertising guidelines.
Non-Elective Angioplasty: Did you know that the Maryland Health Care Commission (MHCC) extended a State Health Plan exemption for the Cardiovascular Patients Outcomes Research Team
It appears that an obscure federal court case (Erie County Retirees Assoc. v. Erie County) may indirectly result in many retirees losing their health insurance coverage.
The Maryland General Assembly recently enacted two laws, SB 2 and SB 25, which prohibit discrimination based upon sexual orientation and genetic information.
This summary covers only the application of the new regulations to group health plans. The new regulations cover all ERISA plans except apprenticeship plans.
In a recent unanimous opinion, the Supreme Court clarified the standard for determining when sexual harassment has occurred and the requirements for establishing a retaliation claim.
On April 12, 2001, the Secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) announced that the HIPAA privacy regulations would take effect as scheduled, on April 14, 2001.
Electronic Health Networks: Did you know that Maryland payors that accept claims originating in Maryland from medical care electronic claims clearinghouses may now only accept clai
