ATDS Resources – December 2018
Litigation surrounding the Telephone Consumer Protection Act (“TCPA”) is constantly changing. With this evolution, new issues arise on an almost daily basis, challenging those prosecuting and…
Articles / Publications
Burr Alert: How Much Leave is Too Much? Determining When an Employer May Deny or Stop an Extended Medical Leave of Absence
Employers continue to face challenges managing employee requests for additional or extended medical leaves of absence for employees who are not eligible for or have…
Burr Alert: Buying a Corporate Jet? Talk to Us First!
With airplane prices dropping recently, we have seen an uptick in purchases of corporate aircraft by our clients around the footprint. Clients have realized the…
The Causation Trend in Anti-Kickback False Claim Cases: Courts’ Rejection of Relators’ Taint Theory Should “Cause” Them Concern at the Summary Judgment Stage of Qui Tam Litigation
Reprinted with permission from the American Bar Association. Originally published in the Health Lawyer, Volume 31, Number 1, October 2018. I. Introduction The False Claims…
Burr Alert: Fifth Circuit Rejects Consumer’s “Outrageous” FDCPA Attorney’s Fee Request
The Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (“FDCPA”) provides that a consumer is entitled to “reasonable attorney’s fees” as part of a “successful” claim. See 15…
Protecting One of Your Most Valuable Assets – Your Employees
Reprinted with Permission from the Medical Association of the State of Alabama Several studies show that the total cost of losing an employee can range…
The OIG Reminds Healthcare Providers of Fraud Risk Factors When Deciding Whether to Exclude a Healthcare Provider or Require a CIA
Reprinted with Permission from the Birmingham Medical News With the continued proliferation of qui tam False Claims cases showing no signs of slowing down, not…
Burr Alert: The Midterm Election Results Are In…Now What?
At long last, the national midterm election results are in. Here are a couple of takeaways as we plan for what lies ahead. 1. A…
Health Care: Helpful Hints – November 2018
OCR ISSUES HIGHEST HIPAA PENALTY IN ENFORCEMENT HISTORY The Office of Civil Rights ("OCR") has imposed a $16 million penalty against Anthem, Inc. to settle…
Tennessee Health Services and Facilities Report: November 2018 Newsletter
The Tennessee Health Services and Development Agency ("HSDA") is responsible for regulating the health care industry in Tennessee through the Certificate of Need Program. A…