By Mathew J. Levy, Esq. Unfortunately, yet understandably, most physicians are reluctant to read all of the provisions in their employment contracts in the belief that they face a “take it or leave it” quandary. However, physicians often do not realize that while there are provisions in such contracts that are standard in the industry, […]
Continue reading…FFCRA Exemptions Successfully Challenged
By Carla Hogan, Esq. Email Carla In early April, we summarized the federal paid leave law under the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (“FFCRA”) and the U.S. Department of Labor Wage and Hour Division’s (“DOL”) issuance of temporary regulations implementing the FFCRA (“Temporary Rule”). Subsequently, New York filed an action against the DOL seeking to circumscribe certain exemptions. On August 3, 2020, a […]
Continue reading…CONGRATULATIONS TO MICHAEL BROFMAN, ESQ.!
Congratulations to Michael Brofman, Esq. on being selected and featured in the Leading Lawyers Association by the Top Attorneys of North America!
Continue reading…Super Lawyer Honors 2020
We are pleased to announce that David A. Zarett, Esq., Mathew J. Levy, Esq. and Alan H. Sonnenklar, Esq. have been chosen to receive the honor of Super Lawyer for 2020.
Continue reading…David A. Zarett, Esq. had an article published in The American Health Law Association
The American Health Law Association published David A. Zarett, Esq.’s article on March 27, 2020.
Continue reading…Licensure & Liability Concerns for Physicians, Other Healthcare Professionals, Medical Residents, and Students During the Ongoing COVID-19 Pandemic
By Jessica Woodrow, Esq.Email the Author As the COVID-19 pandemic continues and New Yorkers adjust to mandatory social distancing measures, many healthcare providers across the state have expressed concerns about licensure, both generally and about scope of practice and liability issues in particular. In response to the ongoing emergency, Governor Cuomo has signed a series […]
Continue reading…We Remain Committed and Available
Starting today we are implementing a remote-work environment, with only a handful of people in our physical office on an as-needed basis (subject to rapidly evolving governmental orders.) Our substantial investment in technology allows us to accomplish this transition with as little disruption to our operations as possible. Email and telephone service remain the same. […]
Continue reading…Mathew J. Levy Esq. Presentation: Richmond County Medical Society
On April 7, 2020, Mathew J. Levy, Esq. will be speaking at the Richmond County Medical Society in regards to understanding the Physician Employment Agreement and how to handle the Office of Professional Medical Conduct Investigations.
Continue reading…Mathew J. Levy, Esq. Presentation: The Pediatric Chief Residents’ Career & Leadership Curriculum
On March 4, 2020, Mathew J. Levy, Esq. will be speaking with Pediatric Chief Residents regarding their first-year employment agreement and he will also be providing practical legal advice to those who will be going into their first job out of residency. Location: The Children’s Hospital at Montefiore Medical Center (3415 Bainbridge Avenue, The Bronx, NY 10467).
Continue reading…Deadline for reporting small data breaches is March 1, 2020
Every year, we remind our clients that the HIPAA Breach Notification Rule (45 C.F.R. § 164.408) requires covered entities to notify the Secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services via the Office for Civil Rights (OCR) of any reportable small data breaches within 60 days of the end of the calendar year in […]
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