Health Law Networking Social in Raleigh with Highlights from Hamlet HMA v. Hernandez

By Iain Stauffer

The October 2018 decision in Hamlet HMA, LLC v. Hernandez by the NC Court of Appeals broke from decades of case law and held that business disputes between hospitals and physicians can be the basis for claims of unfair and deceptive acts and practices under NCGS Chapter 75. The possibility of Chapter 75 claims multiplies the financial exposure of healthcare providers (and their litigation opponents) in a wide range of commercial and business disputes.

What does this mean for healthcare entities while Hamlet HMA is under review by the NC Supreme Court? How should providers evaluate business disputes and Chapter 75 claims as a weapon in litigation?  Please join us for the highlights and discussion of the Hamlet HMA case and implications for disputes between providers, along with a chance to network and catch up with colleagues in the healthcare bar.

When and Where:  5-7 p.m., Thursday, Feb. 7 at Level 7 Rooftop Bar at AC Hotel, 101 Park at North Hills St., Raleigh

RSVP online by Wednesday, Feb. 6

Speakers: Troy Shelton and Marc Hewitt, Fox Rothschild, LLP

Marc Hewitt is a healthcare litigator and former healthcare practice area leader for the former Smith Moore Leatherwood firm (now Fox Rothschild). Troy Shelton is an appellate litigator in Fox Rothschild’s Raleigh office.

Food and Drink: Appetizers, beer and wine provided by the Health Law Section

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2019 Health Law Section Annual Meeting and CLE

By Iain Stauffer

The Health Law Section Annual Meeting and CLE returns to the NC Bar Center in Cary (and via webcast) on Friday, March 8, 2019.  It is never too early to think about CLE credits for 2019, and March is only one month away so please plan to join the Health Law Section for its CLE program – Navigating Healthcare Challenges for 2019:  Alternative Payment Models and Behavioral Health Issues.  The CLE will provide 6.00 total CLE credits, including 1.00 substance abuse/mental health.  More exciting information to follow regarding the topics, presentations, and speakers.

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Checking In: Feb. 4, 2019

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Robinson Bradshaw Announces Four New Shareholders

New Robinson Bradshaw shareholder Mark Hiller‘s litigation practice includes representing and advising clients on significant matters involving class actions, business and contract disputes, trade secret disputes, bankruptcy-related litigation, cybersecurity and the False Claims Act, among other areas.  Hiller earned his law degree from the University of Virginia and his bachelor’s degree magna cum laude from Harvard College.

 

 

 

 

 

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Better Search for Your Computer

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A full text search engine will increase the efficiency of a simple DIY file management system and there are a number of fairly low cost tools available. Increasingly a law firm’s information is spread out on hard drives, cloud servers, local servers, external drives and elsewhere. Those with Windows 10 operating systems will find an effective search tool built into the system. The search is fast and efficient, but somewhat limited in the types of files it will index. For instance, it will not create a full text index of WordPerfect document files. Mac users have Spotlight built in for search, though other search tools like QuickSilver add functionality. But, what if you want to search everything, everywhere all at once?  Is it too much to ask for a search that quickly finds email, files stored locally and on the cloud, in a variety of file types?

Interested in learning more about file naming conventions, desktop search, and document management? Register for the Going Paperless: How to Turn Magical Thinking into a Reality CLE on Feb. 8, 2019.

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Be Proactive: Online Reviews and Reputation Management

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Do you know what people are saying about you online? There are hundreds of online review sites, such as Yelp, Facebook and Google, as well as legal directories such as Avvo and lawyerratingz.com where anyone can add a review of your legal services. Following are some ways of how a firm can leverage reviews and enhance its online presence.

While there is recourse if someone says something negative about you or your firm online, the best defense is a good offence.

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