Our Insights

New Incentives to be Vigilant in Complying with HIPAA

Posted on November 14, 2014 by Stephen G. Reardon in Healthcare Law for Providers

A recent ruling by the Connecticut Supreme Court provides additional incentives for providers and business associates to comply with HIPAA.

VA Supreme Court Declares General Contractor Not a Necessary Party to Lien Enforcement Suit

Posted on November 13, 2014 by William R. Mauck, Jr. in Construction

A new decision from the Supreme Court of Virginia involving mechanic's liens may take some by surprise.

Claims Deadline Set in Southern Title Receivership

Posted on November 5, 2014 by Jennifer J. West in Creditors' Rights, Bankruptcy and Insolvency

A deadline of January 28, 2015 has been set for filing claims related to title insurance policies issued by Southern Title Insurance Corporation

Avoiding Dealer Taint for Real Estate

Posted on October 21, 2014 in Commercial Real Estate, Tax

Legitimate reasons compel a real estate holder to isolate his properties in separate LLCs.

Can You Keep a Secret? The Quiet Pursuit of a Federal Trade Secret Regime

Posted on September 17, 2014 by John M. Erbach in Intellectual Property and Information Technology

Congress is currently mulling new legislation designed to federalize (partially) trade secret law.

Historic Rehabilitation Tax Credit Transactions After The Safe Harbor

Posted on September 16, 2014 in Tax

Lenders, Developers and Borrowers were all frustrated by the effect that revenue rulings and court cases had on Historic Rehabilitation loans in 2013.

Small Businesses Remain Targets of Immigration and Customs Enforcement

Posted on September 11, 2014 by John M. Erbach in Employment Law

Immigration and Customs Enforcement has increased its focus on small businesses.