HHS Announces HIPAA Audits
As a part of its continued efforts to assess compliance with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act …
Sixth Circuit Holds it is Unreasonable to Keep a Job Open Indefinitely
The Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals has held that it was an unreasonable accommodation to keep a job …
Supreme Court Rules State Law is Preempted
The United States Supreme Court has held that the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (ERISA) preempts …
Court Says EEOC Misinterprets the ADA Safe Harbor Provision
In the case of Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) v. Flambeau, Inc., the US District Court for the …
Dave & Buster’s May be Busted
The United States District Court for the Southern District of New York has found that a complaint filed …
Denial of ADA Leave for Failure to Provide Medical Records
The U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit affirmed a decision made by the District …
Recent Developments Affect Church Plans
There have been two recent developments affecting church plans. One has to do with how broad the church …
Supreme Court Limits Subrogation Recoveries
The Supreme Court of the United States has held that when a participant in a plan covered by …
HIPAA Settlement Reinforces Lessons for Users of Mobile Devices
Lahey Hospital and Medical Center has agreed to settle potential violations of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability …
Hope for Workers’ Compensation Claims
A Workers’ Compensation claim that occurs today can affect future premiums for the next 4 to 5 years. …
Storm on the Horizon: Leaky roofs, insurance truths and what you should know about El Nino.
Like a flat tire or spilt coffee, a leaky roof is one of those surprises in life that …
$3.5 Million HIPAA Settlement
Triple-S Management Corporation (TSM), a Puerto Rico health insurer, agreed to pay $3.5 million in a Health Insurance …
