As an Employer, Am I Responsible for the Actions of My Licensed Workers?
December 29, 2022
When a worker commits an act of negligence, can the patient or client hold the practice responsible?
How to Respond to a Subpoena: Tips for Healthcare Practices
April 2, 2021
How can healthcare professionals appropriately respond to subpoenas? We discuss the factors that you need to consider before taking action.
Liability Waivers in Healthcare: Can They Protect You From Patient Accusations of Sexual Harassment?
January 6, 2021
It may sound like a good strategy for preventing sexual harassment lawsuits. But asking patients to waive the right to sue has major drawbacks.
Your Healthcare Platform Needs a EULA
May 29, 2020
Why are end-user licensing agreements (EULAs) essential for healthcare websites and platforms? We discuss the purpose and content of EULAs and illustrate how they can make a big difference in potential lawsuits against you.
An Employee Accused Your Healthcare Practice of Wrongdoing? Here’s What Not to Do
January 10, 2020
When an employee alleges that your patient care or business practices are improper, your reaction can make the situation much worse. Learn how to avoid charges of retaliation.
Why Veterinarians Get Sued
April 26, 2019
Veterinarians need to manage various types of business, professional, and regulatory risks. We offer four suggestions for how you can limit your veterinary practice’s liability exposure.
When Partners Disagree: A Case Study
April 18, 2019
What happens when a medical practice dispute between partners cannot be resolved internally? We explore the legal options for a physicians practice at a crossroads.
How do I know if my employer can enforce my noncompete agreement?
June 9, 2018
Many Illinois doctors and healthcare providers do not take the time to review their existing employment contracts before leaving to start a new practice. This can be problematic if these contracts contain restrictive covenants, or “noncompete”...
Cherokee Nation seeks to hold large companies accountable for opioid crisis
May 30, 2017
The lawsuit asserts that “he brunt of the epidemic could have been, and should have been, prevented by the defendant companies acting within the U.S. drug distribution industry, which are some of the largest corporations...
Recent HIPAA breach settlement ties for the $5.5 million record
May 17, 2017
The not-for-profit Florida Memorial Healthcare System (MHS) agreed to pay $5.5 million for a HIPAA breach.