2013

Advance Preparation for Medicare Revalidation Requests: Good Decision for the Bottom Line

December 20, 2013

The Medicare revalidation process requires a provider to certify accuracy with existing Medicare enrollment information. Here's why all Medicare providers should prepare in advance for the revalidation process and should actively monitor the status of a request when received.

Spray Polyurethane Foam Insulation Products Liability Litigation – An Update

December 19, 2013

Earlier this year, it seemed like Spray Polyurethane Foam Insulation ("SPF") might generate the type of attention that Chinese drywall did, with 13 separate lawsuits alleging property damages and physical injuries. Here's an update on SPF litigation to date.

Patient Privacy or Public Protection? Government Attempts to Address Mental Health Issues While Protecting Patient Communications

December 6, 2013

Hiring and Retaining Individuals with Criminal Histories

December 2, 2013

This article, by Carlton Fields' shareholders James R. Wiley and Allison O. Kahn, discusses hiring and retaining individuals with criminal histories and avoiding the dangers of running applicant and employee criminal background checks .

The Fraudulent Misrepresentation of Climate Science

December 1, 2013

Compliance 101: Recent settlements should compel provider review of ADA auxiliary aid compliance

December 1, 2013

Taxing e-Discovery Costs: Amendments to the Florida Uniform Guidelines

November 25, 2013

The Florida Supreme Court adopted amendments to the Uniform Guidelines on the Taxation of Costs that allow successful litigants to recover certain e-Discovery expenses.

European Union to Adopt Union-Wide Trade Secrets Law

November 21, 2013

The European Commission’s decision will harmonize trade secret law across the EU.

How to Choose a Strong Mark to Discourage Infringement

November 21, 2013

This alert, from Carlton Fields shareholder Jill Riola, discusses how to choose a strong mark and put though into protecting your intellectual property.