Marijuana is Still Illegal: An Employment Law Perspective on Measure 91

In the waning days of the election, we were asked by employers, from an employment law perspective, what the passage of Measure 91, which legalizes recreational marijuana use in Oregon, would mean for their business and their drug policies.  With Tuesday night’s...

HHS Business Associates Agreements

HHS Business Associates Agreements By David Briggs SAALFELD GRIGGS PC For many dental practices, the fact that the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) issued new regulations earlier this year related the HITECH Act went completely unnoticed. These rules...

HIPAA FAQ for Dental Offices

HIPAA FAQ for Dental Offices The following questions are answered below: Are dental practices covered entities under HIPAA? How do I comply with HIPAA? What kind of information does HIPAA protect? What is a business associate? What was the September 23, 2013 deadline...