David M. Tang
Multi-Tiered Dispute Resolution Clauses: Pre-Arbitration Procedure
“Everything in its right place.” -- Radiohead Mise en place is a French culinary phrase often used in professional kitchens to refer to p...
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George S. Van Nest
- Apr 18, 2017
- 4 min
President Trump Reverses Past Climate Change Policies by Signing the Energy Independence Order
On March 28, 2017, President Trump signed an Executive Order to dramatically shift course from the climate change focus of the Obama Admi...
Jillian K. Farrar
- Mar 20, 2017
- 4 min
The FDCPA - What You Don't Know Can Hurt You
For attorneys attempting to collect non-commercial debts for their clients, familiarity with the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCP...
Helen A. Zamboni
- Mar 17, 2017
- 2 min
Ask An Attorney: Questions About E-Prescribing
Though we are now almost a year into mandatory e-prescribing, I still have some questions, especially when things don’t happen in the standa
George S. Van Nest
- Dec 19, 2016
- 4 min
President-Elect Trump and the 2017 Environmental Agenda
Writing this column in December 2016, now a month past the surprising presidential election result, brings with it many uncertainties. Pr...
Jessie Gregorio
- Dec 19, 2016
- 3 min
Ask An Attorney: Handling Online Physician Reviews
My general practice partner and I have noticed an increase in the number of patients who review their doctors online. How do we handle an...
Paul F. Keneally
- Nov 23, 2016
- 4 min
Common Law Duty of Non-Solicitation of Customers for Sellers of Businesses
For good reason, given the volume of litigation generated by them, restrictive covenants in employment agreements attempting to limit or ...
Margaret E. Somerset
- Oct 5, 2016
- 4 min
Publish or Perish: CPLR Rule 4112
Have you ever had one of those dreams that you are winning a game show? “Alex, let’s go with ‘Publish or Perish in the Courtroom’ for $1,...
Jessie Gregorio
- Sep 21, 2016
- 2 min
Court of Appeals Decision Expands Physician and Hospital Liability
On December 16, 2015, the New York State Court of Appeals issued a decision that has important implications for medical malpractice liab ...
David M. Tang
- Sep 1, 2016
- 3 min
Ask An Attorney: Legislative and Other Developments Affecting the Practice Environment
What are recent legislative and other developments affecting the practice environment? Medical professionals may want to take note of ...
Jillian K. Farrar
- Aug 22, 2016
- 1 min
Surveyors to Immediately Begin Reviewing Nursing Homes’ Social Media Policies
Recently news agencies have publicized reports of nursing home staff using smart phones and other electronic devices to record residents...
George S. Van Nest
- Aug 15, 2016
- 3 min
New York’s Clean Energy Standard
On August 1, the Governor’s Office announced that the New York State Public Service Commission (PSC) approved New York’s most far reaching..
David M. Tang
- Jul 18, 2016
- 5 min
Lessons Learned from Deflategate
"When you’re thrust into litigation, you obviously have to make sure you’re prepared to deal with that.” — Roger Goodell The U.S. Court of..
Helen A. Zamboni
- Jun 20, 2016
- 5 min
The Legal Implications of Medical Records in the Digital Age – A Brave New World or “Same Old"?
The push for hospitals and medical practices to implement electronic medical records systems (EMRS) went into high gear with the passage...
David H. Fitch
- Jun 15, 2016
- 2 min
Ask an Attorney: Electronic Exchange of HIPAA-Protected Information
My general practice partner and I have noticed a sharp increase in the number of patients who wish to communicate by email or text. What ...
George S. Van Nest
- Apr 18, 2016
- 3 min
OSHA’s New Silica Dust Rule
Crystalline silica is a mineral found in many building materials such as sand, stone, concrete, brick and mortar. Tiny particles of silica..
Paul F. Keneally
- Mar 21, 2016
- 4 min
Legal Experts Offer Guidance to Managers on Employment Issues
If one of your employees shows up for work drunk, you can fire them. But if they tell you they’re an alcoholic, you’ll probably have to...
Thomas F. Knab
- Mar 21, 2016
- 4 min
Law and the Art of Automobile Maintenance
Readers of a certain vintage may recall this TV commercial from back in the day: An auto mechanic who has clearly seen it all gives advice..
Steven R. Gersz
- Mar 15, 2016
- 2 min
Ask an Attorney: The Legal Issues for Prescribing Medical Marijuana
I have patients who are requesting medical marijuana. What are the legal issues surrounding prescribing it? The New York Compassionate...
David H. Fitch
- Dec 28, 2015
- 2 min
Ask an Attorney: Physician Mental Health
I am a general practice physician suffering symptoms of depression. Will I be able to continue practicing medicine if I seek mental health..
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