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Is There Enough Net Metering Cap Space Left For My Project?

February 11, 2013

That is the question that has been on the minds of many since the private and public net metering caps were each increased to three percent by legislation enacted last…

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But Mom and Dad Promised Me Their Entire Estate … or at Least Their Home

January 24, 2013

Many adult children today take care of their elderly parents so the parents can remain in their home for as long as possible. To do so, the caregivers often drop…

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Nanolabeling Standards Should Spur Regulatory Action – January 2013

January 23, 2013

Product labeling is an important risk management tool to alert consumers to a latent hazard inherent with the use or disposal of a product that cannot be eliminated by design…

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It’s Time For Your Annual HIPAA Check-up

January 7, 2013

With the implementation of electronic medical records and the sharing of patient data by health care providers forming or participating in Accountable Care Organizations (ACOs), there is an increased risk of…

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Key Tax Provisions of the American Taxpayer Relief Act of 2012

January 7, 2013

Now that the president has signed into law the American Taxpayer Relief Act of 2012 (ATRA), it appears we have landed on a ledge near the top of the fiscal…

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Fiscal Cliff Compromise Extends Renewable Energy Tax Incentives

January 2, 2013

When the House and Senate voted at the last minute to adopt the American Taxpayer Relief Act of 2012 (ATRA), the energy industry received a much-needed boost – certain tax…

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That’s a Wrap! OCIP 101: An Introduction to Owner Controlled Insurance Programs

December 28, 2012

This is the first part of a three-part series discussing Owner Controlled Insurance Programs (OCIPs).  Part I will provide an introduction to OCIPs and discuss some of the potential advantages…

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Defamation Case Exposes Social Media Controversy – Robert A. Bertsche Quoted in Massachusetts Lawyers Weekly

December 20, 2012

In a case that illuminates the struggle brewing between First Amendment rights and social media, a Massachusetts Superior Court judge has refused to issue an injunction in a suit involving…

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Year-End Reasons to Give to Charity: Charitable Milestones Offer Inspiration

December 20, 2012

At the end of the calendar year, many of us decide whether to donate additional funds to our favorite charities. What many people do not know, however, is that charitable…

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The OIG’s 2013 Work Plan Also Targets Post-Acute Providers

November 26, 2012

In our last alert, we discussed The Office of the Inspector General (OIG) 2013 Work Plan as it impacts hospitals and physician practices. There are, however, a number of new…