Under the HIPAA breach notification requirements, over 40 breaches involving emails have been reported to U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) as affecting more than 500 individuals. The following lessons can be learned from these incidents: Only send …
One of the most important issues faced by business start-ups is choosing a name for the business that isn’t confusingly similar to another company’s name. The same is true for the names that are chosen for the start-up’s products and …
504 Rates for August – October 2018 Rates have remained relatively steady over the last 3 months. The 20-year rates for the last 3 months have been: August 5.301% September 5.250% October 5.492% Rates for the new 25 year …
In June, the Ohio Legislature finalized and passed House Bill 366, short titled “Change Laws Governing Child Support.” This bill has introduced widespread change to the way Ohio lawyers will calculate, advocate, and determine child support for families moving forward. …
When a promotion combines the elements of (1) a Prize, (2) Chance and (3) Consideration, it is a lottery under state and federal law. Any promotion which has all three elements – and is not licensed or regulated by the …
The City of Cleveland Heights in Cuyahoga County, Ohio passed legislation this month which will require a $15,000.00 cash bond upon the filing of a foreclosure on vacant residential and/or commercial property. This legislation is effective immediately; a copy of …
I have always advised my clients that they can provide a discount to patients who pay cash for services. The question has always been how big a discount can a patient receive? The Department of Health and Human Services Office …
A medical practice is required to provide an interpreter to a hearing-impaired patent only if effective communication is not possible without the interpreter. Title III of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) regulates the relationship between a health care …
Common litigation issues which a creditor may face are allegations of violations of RESPA, FDCPA as well as the Statute of Limitations. Each of these imposes separate responsibilities and liabilities on the part of lenders, investors, services, and debt collectors. …
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Trade Secrets and Business Strategy
Trade secrets are secrets that add value to a business. While most companies that engage in extensive research and development still regard patent protection as their primary intellectual property tool, trades secrets are gaining recognition as a better way to …