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Guardian ad Litem’s No More – The New Best Interest Attorney
(Published in Montgomery County Women’s Bar Association Museletter)
In the recent Court of Appeals’ decision in Fox v. Wills, 390 Md. 620, 890 A.2d 726 (2006), the Court held that attorneys for minor children are not entitled to any kind of immunity from malpractice actions. As [...]

New HIPAA Rules

New HIPAA Rules

The recently passed federal stimulus package includes changes to federal health information privacy and security provisions under the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act, or HIPAA, that will affect physician practices. According to health care policy experts, however, the extent of that impact remains to be seen.

Health Care Reform and You

Recent healthcare legislation initiatives, both on a state and Federal level have left many consumers feeling confused about their option. Many states are now offering assistance to small businesses looking to provide health coverage to employees for the first time.