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Preparing for MAC Reviews and the Two-Midnight Rule

December 30, 2013

Beginning January 2014, Medicare Administrative Contractors (MACs) will conduct prepayment reviews of admissions to acute care hospitals, long-term hospitals, and inpatient psychiatric facilities occurring between January 1, 2014 and March…

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Key Changes That Will Impact Your 2013 Income Tax Liability

December 18, 2013

It’s not too late for some last minute tax planning, especially since you could potentially save thousands of dollars on your tax liability as a result of some of the…

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Understanding the Pitfalls and Risks of Irrevocable Trusts

December 9, 2013

Commercial real estate owners often take title to the property in an irrevocable trust. This way, the trust helps protect the property from creditors while the owner remains in control…

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Top 10 Considerations for Health Care Providers Under Massachusetts’ New Medical Marijuana Law

December 3, 2013

What recent statute and regulations describe actions that are legal under state law but illegal under federal law? The Medical marijuana statute and regulations. While it is now legal to…

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SEC Finally Issues Crowdfunding Proposal

November 5, 2013

Late last month, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) finally released its proposals setting out the crowdfunding framework as required by Title III of the Jumpstart Our Business Startups Act…

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Prince Lobel Attorneys Co-Author Trying Divorce Cases in Massachusetts

October 30, 2013

Prince Lobel Tye Domestic Relations Practice Group attorneys Donald G. Tye and Peter A. Kuperstein have co-authored the third edition of Trying Divorce Cases in Massachusetts. According to the publisher,…

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Diversity – Let’s Stop Talking: Walter B. Prince in Boston Business Journal

October 18, 2013

In Boston Business Journal’s “On Diversity” article, Walter and Marisa Prince suggest that it’s time to stop talking about diversity, and instead make intentional, firm decisions to try to ensure…

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Press Seeks Better Access to Public Records – Robert A. Bertsche Quoted in Patriot Ledger

October 15, 2013

Prince Lobel Tye Media Law Partner Rob Bertsche, representing firm client New England Newspaper and Press Association, spoke at the State House concerning legislation that would ease access to public…

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Rhyme and Reason Rap for Health Care Providers

October 3, 2013

Whether a MAC or RAC review, documentation is key when it comes to medical necessity. If you are a hospice provider, make sure you comply – have a physician certify…

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Appeals Court Decides that Judge Can Appoint “Parent Coordinator” – Donald G. Tye Quoted in Massachusetts Lawyers Weekly

September 30, 2013

Where a separation agreement stipulates the use of a parent coordinator for a year to help resolve disputes over children, the appeals court has decided that the Probate & Family…