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WEBAt Underberg & Kessler, we do the same thing in providing legal representation to our health care clients. Whether they're doctors, insurers, hospitals or nursing homes, our …

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The Legal Implications of Medical Records in the Digital Age – A …

WEBThe HITECH Act offered financial incentives to health care providers to replace their paper medical records with EMRS, and was intended to achieve three …

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How Does the New Immunity Law in NY Apply to Health Care …

WEBThis new statute is much broader than Governor Cuomo’s Executive Order on March 23, 2020 that extended qualified immunity only to providers treating COVID-19 …

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Ask An Attorney: Considerations for Use of Physician Extenders

WEBHowever, such claims may be covered by the physician’s available malpractice insurance coverage. In addition, the practice should consider separate …

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Attorneys Underberg & Kessler Rochester, Buffalo, …

WEBAt Underberg & Kessler, our most important partner is you. Our attorneys are the partner you can count on. Our law firm has offices in Rochester, NY Buffalo, NY, & …

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Ask An Attorney: Nursing Home Resident Discharge Against …

WEBOne of a resident’s options is the right to refuse medical care and sign out of a nursing home, at any time, against medical advice. New York Public Health Law …

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Mandatory Reporting in the Age of Medical Marijuana: Ask an …

WEBNew York State requires all mandatory reporters, including physicians, to report suspected child abuse or maltreatment when there is a reasonable suspicion of …

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Are the Floodgates of Litigation Now Open For Covid-19 Medical

WEBAt the beginning of Covid-19, broad immunity from civil and criminal liability was extended to nearly all medical providers with an executive order by Governor …

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NYS Releases Updated Model Sexual Harassment Prevention …

WEBOn April 11, 2023, the New York State Department of Labor (“NYSDOL”) released the State’s updated model Sexual Harassment Prevention Policy (a copy of the model …

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Is it Legal to Fire an Employee Who is Out on Short-Term Disability

WEBNew York State employers are required to pay for short-term disability insurance for their employees, and it provides those employees with up to 26 weeks of …

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Underberg & Kessler Attorneys Named in 2017 Upstate New York …

WEBEight attorneys from the law firm of Underberg & Kessler LLP have been named 2017 Upstate New York “Super Lawyers”, and four have been na

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Provider Immunity Under EDTPA: A Closer Look

WEBUnderberg & Kessler stands ready to assist both health care providers and facilities in navigating these uncharted waters in implementing best practices to avoid …

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Governor Hochul Requires Employers to Activate HERO Act Safety …

WEBOn September 6, 2021, Governor Kathy Hochul announced that she would begin enforcing the NY HERO Act, which mandates extensive health and safety protections for workers …

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Ask An Attorney: How Does NYS Safe Act Effect My Practice

WEBA mental health provider is to use professional judgment in determining if a patient is a threat to themselves or others. The website for the New York State Office of …

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Governor Hochul Signs Labor Law Amendments Bolstering …

WEBOn September 14, 2023, Governor Hochul signed into law two pieces of legislation that effectively amended the New York State Labor Law (“NYLL”). These new laws will …

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New York Retroactively Reinstates the Estate Tax Clawback for …

WEBThe Federal exemption for estate and gift tax under the 2017 Tax Reform Act was significantly increased to a current rate of $11,400,000 per person, or $22,800,000 …

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IRS Announces Increased Gift and Estate Tax Exemption Amounts …

WEBEach year, the IRS sets the annual gift tax exclusion, which allows a taxpayer to give a certain amount (in 2024, $18,000) per recipient tax-free without using …

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