Media outlets reporting on situations involving unrest and injuries(such as the recent developments in Ferguson, Missouri) often ask hospitals and medical professionals to provide information about the individuals they are treating. However, medical professionals must ensure the patient’s rights are […]
The medical industry is undergoing major changes and the number of small physician groups joining larger hospital systems has increased in recent years. There are many benefits to merging your medical practice with a larger system but there are many […]
I have been fortunate to have the opportunity to speak to many of you at association conventions or dealer meetings. During those presentations, I try to update you on key legal issues impacting your dealerships. Although I hope that information […]
Last month the U.S. Department of Justice announced it had reached a $24.5million settlement with several Alabama-based medical practices following a lawsuit that alleged the practices violated the False Claims Act. The settlement is another example of why all medical […]
Seven lawyers from Seigfreid Bingham were recently selected by their peers for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America® 2015.
Larry J. Bingham: Health Care Law, Trusts and Estates
Gordon D. Gee: Commercial Litigation, Litigation-Securities
Gregory S. Gerstner: Construction Law, Litigation-Construction
Mark H. Gilgus: […]
We recently wrote about what types of third parties are considered “Business Associates” and we mentioned that, in short, a “Business Associate is any individual or company that ‘performs, or assists in the performance of’ any function or activity on […]
I think I can safely make the following three statements about most dealers that have been in business for the past 10, 15 or 20 years or more:
The business model has changed and forced you to change priorities and learn […]
In June 2012 the U.S. Supreme Court upheld the constitutionality of the individual mandate contained in the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (commonly referred to as Obamacare). That holding paved the way for the ACA to move forward but […]