Alternative fee arrangements differ from hours-based fees in that the expenses are organized around the key issues of the matter and the values delivered by the legal services addressing that matter.
How Retainers Work
Human beings disagree. While many of us can settle those differences informally amongst each other, there are some disputes that require legal representation.
Establishing Compliance Plans In Managed Care
HIPPA compliance in billing and managed care requires both a careful set up and consistent maintenance. With a focused investment of staff’s time and research, your facility’s administration will develop a precise and compassionate compliance plan that will both meet the requirements for audit and leave your staff the resources and attention they need to deliver stellar patient care.
Healthcare Cyber Attacks: Assessing and Responding to Risk
According to SecurityScorecard, more than 50% of all organizations have a network security score of “C” or lower. And Penomon Institute reports that “in the last two years, 91% of healthcare organizations have had at least one data breach involving the loss/theft of patient data.”
Butler Tibbetts Welcomes New Litigation Associate
(Southport, June 2023) — Butler Tibbetts, a leading law firm known for guiding clients through their most vulnerable moments in business and in life, recently announced that Aaron Arias has joined the firm as a litigation associate. Aaron strengthens the firm’s well-rounded and agile litigation team with experience in a range of complex civil litigation matters. His addition bolsters the firm’s focus on providing customized client solutions to resolve disputes and create positive outcomes.
Elder Law and Guardianships: Protecting Your Loved Ones’ Future
When a loved one is aging, unexpected decisions and legal considerations can arise. When planning ahead, it’s essential to think about the unique legal needs of older adults. Elder law is a specialized field that covers legal issues like medical decisions, long term care, and financial and estate planning. Another key component of elder law is guardianships, a legal process that can safeguard the rights and interests of elderly people who can no longer make decisions for themselves.
McBride to present on Rahimi decision for the American Bar Association
On May 18, Partner Meredith F. McBride will present on the implications of the Rahimi decision for the American Bar Association. The webinar will serve as continuing legal education on a rapidly evolving field of law governing the Second Amendment in the wake of the Supreme Court’s decision in Bruen in 2022 and apply it specifically to how the Rahimi case will impact the practice of legal aid and family law.
Top Questions to Ask Your Divorce Lawyer
The initiation of divorce proceedings is a daunting task, and the first meeting with a divorce lawyer can feel vulnerable and overwhelming.
Anatomy of Divorce: A Step-By-Step Summary
The divorce process will vary based on state and individual circumstances, yet some basic elements are nearly universal.
Parents of Injured Children and Recovery of Consortium Damages
Although “loss of consortium” damages are traditionally associated with spousal relationships, modern cases have extended the right to recover them to parent-child relationships. Referred to as “filial consortium damages,” these awards are intended to compensate the parent for the loss…