Until now, the CDC recommended a 14-day quarantine for individuals who might have had “close contact” with a person who has or is suspected of having COVID-19.[1] This quarantine was longer than the 10-day recommendation for those who test positive, as the longer quarantine period is based on estimates of…
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Final “Transparency Rule” Issued for Group Health Plans and Insurers
On October 29, 2020, the Department of Health and Human Services (“HHS”), the Department of Labor (“DOL”), and Department of Treasury (“DOT”) collaborated to issue a final “transparency rule” aimed at providing greater information to consumers, thereby allowing them to explore different healthcare options and avoid surprise billing for services…
Lindabury’s Honorable Judge Katherine Dupuis (Ret.) Named as 2020 Professional Lawyer of the Year
We are pleased to announce the Honorable Judge Katherine Dupuis (Ret.) of Lindabury’s Alternative Dispute Resolution practice group has been named been as the 2020 Professional Lawyer of the Year by the Union County Bar Association. This award is presented to lawyers who are honored by colleagues for their exemplary conduct,…
3 Simple Steps Addressing Cybersecurity for Commercial Real Estate
As technology associated with commercial real estate has evolved, landlords are confronted with conundrum: How to use new technologies to modernize buildings and increase profitability by attracting high quality tenants through maximizing tenant experience, while addressing the cybersecurity threats that accompany these new technologies? The exact problem will differ based…
New Jersey Mandates Workplace Health and Safety Standards During COVID-19 Pandemic
On October 28, 2020, Governor Murphy signed Executive Order No. 192[1] providing mandatory health and safety protocols aimed at protecting New Jersey employees during the COVID-19 pandemic. The executive order, which takes effect immediately, mandates that as of 6:00 a.m. on Thursday, November 5, 2020, all employers shall be required…
The Hiring Process: Best Practices and Common Pitfalls
Employee Recruitment Title VII prohibits employment discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex and national origin. Employers must be mindful of recruiting and hiring with Equal Employment Opportunity principles in mind and must implement practices that ensure recruitment and hiring decisions are not based on an employee’s protected status. Applications…
Attorney Stephen A. Timoni Offers Tips and Best Practices for Telehealth
Lindabury attorney Stephen A. Timoni of the firm’s Health Care industry team was recently interviewed by Relias Media and offered tips and best practices for providers offering telehealth services. Some of the topics covered in the article include: privacy concerns due to the nontraditional electronic transmission of sensitive information among…
How Mediation Can Resolve Common Disputes That Arise During Will Probate
Probate disputes often reflect the worst aspects of family law coupled with issues of undue influence. At the time of a will probate dispute the court system is seeing the litigants at a trying period in their lives. They have lost a loved one and tensions are running high as…
Disputes Between Business Partners Can Be Resolved Without Going To Court
ALTERNATE Dispute Resolution of Business Claims Business conflicts arise in a myriad of different situations, such as: minority shareholder claims, dissolution, allegations of self dealing, breach of fiduciary duty, and violations of restrictive covenants. Additionally, minority partners may allege they have been shutout of the business, or a stockholder may…
Reopening the Workplace Under COVID-19
As businesses reopen under COVID-19, it is imperative employers develop a plan that takes into account physical and behavioral modifications to the workplace, employee health screening protocols, workers’ compensation claims, employee accommodations and other considerations. There is no “one-size-fits-all” approach and employers must tailor their plans to evolving federal, state…