On Behalf of Connors Morgan, PLLC | Apr 16, 2020 | Uncategorized
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services created protections for individuals’ electronically stored personal health information (PHI). These are mandatory guidelines through the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) that include...
by Karen McKeithen Schaede | Oct 21, 2019 | Uncategorized
The US Department of Health and Human Services, Office of Civil Rights issued guidance in 2018 regarding with whom PHI for patients suffering with mental health issues can be shared. Health care providers can disclose to other health care providers any PHI dealing...
On Behalf of Connors Morgan, PLLC | Jul 22, 2019 | Uncategorized
The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) protects employees with a disability from discrimination in the workplace. Under this act, most employers must make “reasonable accommodations” for employees who have a disability so that they are able to complete their jobs....
by Jennifer C. Noble | Jun 13, 2019 | Uncategorized
Creating an estate plan is an essential step to ensuring someone’s assets will be handled according to their wishes. However, while setting out to create an estate plan is a good start, there are a few common mistakes that can derail anyone’s best-laid plans:...
On Behalf of Connors Morgan, PLLC | Apr 24, 2019 | Uncategorized
Ideas are integral to the success of a business. Protecting new inventions, processes, and concepts is crucial in this case, as you do not want competitors to take your ideas and use them for their own purposes. Forbes explains some effective methods of safeguarding...
On Behalf of Connors Morgan, PLLC | Apr 24, 2019 | Uncategorized
Some people believe their estate planning needs are simple enough to create their own wills. While you can save money going the DIY route, should you make a mistake, your family will be faced with the consequences. Your estate may end up in probate court, which can be...
On Behalf of Connors Morgan, PLLC | Mar 12, 2019 | Uncategorized
The process of settling a person’s will after their death is called probate. Probate is usually handled in court and can be complicated, time consuming and expensive. Fortunately, depending on what the property is and how much the value of a person’s...
by Connors Morgan, PLLC | Dec 21, 2018 | Uncategorized
When your small business faces a dispute, the path to a resolution can seem daunting. Whether over a breach of contract, partnership disagreement or something else, a dispute can be threatening to the success of your company. As a business owner, it is in your best...
by Connors Morgan, PLLC | Oct 29, 2018 | Uncategorized
Building a business is exciting and sometimes overwhelming. On any given day, you make numerous decisions that impact your company’s success. Even a seasoned entrepreneur will occasionally make a mistake. As your business gets bigger, you may wonder if it time...
by Connors Morgan, PLLC | Apr 3, 2014 | Uncategorized
On October 4, 2013 we discussed on the blog how Abercrombie & Fitch was being sued for religious discrimination when the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) claimed it fired a Muslim employee for wearing her hijab in the workplace, rather than...