Read the latest news regarding HIPAA in the HIPAA Trending July 2018 Newsletter. Click the link below to read more. HIPAA Newsletter – July 2018
Read the latest news regarding HIPAA in the HIPAA Trending June 2018 Newsletter. Click the link below to read more. HIPAA Newsletter – June 2018
Part 2 of a series on copyright A copyright is a form of intellectual property. For more on the basics, see part 1, “What is copyright? And what can I copyright?” What are the Copyright Rights? As discussed in part 1, a copyright comes with certain rights that you hold as the owner ofRead more
Read the latest news regarding HIPAA in the HIPAA Trending May 2018 Newsletter. Click the link below to read more. HIPAA Newsletter – May 2018
Zachary W. Lombardo, Esq. Part 1 of a series on Copyright. What is Copyright? Copyright is an intellectual property right that aims to protect a creator’s rights in his or her original work. This means copyright is a property right that protects intangible property, or property that doesn’t exist in the physical world. AnRead more
When you’re a business owner, you have many responsibilities. While many business owners are too busy running their business on a daily basis to think about succession planning, the importance increases with each passing day. What will happen to your business and employees when you’re no longer here? Having a well-drafted business succession plan isRead more
Family law……an unwelcoming area of law that many hope they may never have to approach. When the initial thought of a family law attorney comes to mind, many may conjure up images of aggressive attorneys attempting to dismantle the lives of innocent spouses. They see unwarranted attempts to have hard earned assets taken from oneRead more
Attorney Cathrine Hunter was recently featured in The Florida Bar Health Law Section Newsletter. Read on to learn how the opioid crisis affects information sharing. President Donald Trump issued a declaration on October 26, 2017, stating that the opioid crisis is now a national public health emergency. The HHS Office for Civil Rights subsequently releasedRead more
Elder law attorneys handle a wide variety of legal issues that relate to older or disabled adults. They act as advocates for the elderly and their loved ones, handling issues related to health care, long-term care planning, retirement, guardianship and many other important matters. Contrary to popular belief, elder law attorneys not only handle financialRead more
Disasters, such as the recent storms that ravaged Southwest Florida and other parts of our country, can cause a chain of legal issues that will arise days, weeks and even months afterwards. As victims of natural disasters start working on rebuilding their lives, they may have to deal with different legal issues either at homeRead more
As a real estate broker, your first priority is marketing yourself and your skills to both the seller and the buyer; however, each and every transaction presents potential pitfalls. Buyers and sellers alike may bring suits against you based on common law and statutory law for a number of reasons. You should be mindful of legal issuesRead more
We are pleased to announce that Craig Woodward has been named to the Naples Daily News 2017 Class of 25 over 50, and is being recognized for making a significant contribution to our community. Please look for the official release, following the special reception in October. We are so proud to be in the presence ofRead more
Disgruntled employees offer the ultimate challenge to management as some of their actions can harm the company and lawsuits can ensue. Employees are likened to the beating heart of any organization. They have the power to build or break any brand, and employees who are unsatisfied with their jobs can quickly become disgruntled, leading toRead more
Although Homeowners Associations (H.O.A.s) are entered into voluntarily by residents when they purchase a home within a community, there may be an instance that a dispute or disagreement will arise between your Homeowners Association and an individual homeowner. How Can an Attorney Help a Homeowners Association? Since the majority of an HOA’s governing boardRead more
Sometimes “happily ever after” doesn’t last forever; and in this unfortunate instance, one of the most intimidating and confusing aspects of the divorce proceedings can be the division of your marital property. As most married couples usually intermingle their assets and make purchases together, the lines of true ownership become complicated. Since all property purchasedRead more
Complimentary HIPAA compliance consultations now available HIPAA applies to all: Doctors Clinics Psychologists Dentists Chiropractors Pharmacies Out Patient Facilities Continuing Care Retirement Communities (CCRCs) Assisted Living Facilities (ALFs) Nursing Homes Health Insurance Companies Health Maintenance Organizations (HMOs) Company Health Plans HIPAA compliance includes the following four areas: Privacy Rules Security Rules Compliance and EnforcementRead more