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Blitman & King to Present on Health Care Reform Matters In Connection With Collective Bargaining
Daniel R. Brice, a partner with Blitman & King, will be a presenter at “Health Care Reform and Bargaining: A Workshop for Union Representatives” being held on April 11, 2013 from 8:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. at the Cornell Cooperative Extension, Auditorium, 249 Highland Avenue, Rochester, New York.
Blitman & King LLP Presents its 23rd Annual Labor & Employment Law Seminar Monday, March 18, 2013
Join us for our 23rd Annual Labor & Employment Law Seminar covering developments in Health Care Reform, Public Sector Law, Private Sector Law, Employment Law and Employee Benefits. 2013 Labor Law Seminar Program 8:45 – 9:15 a.m. Continental Breakfast & Registration 9:15 – 10:30 a.m. Welcome and General Session The B&K Players Update on the […]
I.B.E.W. Local 910 Welfare, Annuity & Pension Funds v. Grayco Electric, Inc.
In a case filed by Daniel Kornfeld of Blitman & King LLP, the United States District Court for the Northern District of New York entered judgment against a contributing employer and its corporate officer for $103,711.79. See I.B.E.W. Local 910 Welfare, Annuity & Pension Funds v. Grayco Electric, Inc., 2013 U.S. DIST. LEXIS 16396 (N.D.N.Y. […]
Cayman Islands Moves To Tighten Hedge Fund Corporate Governance
In a move that will be of interest to hedge fund investors, as well as hedge funds registered in the offshore domicile, the Cayman Islands Monetary Authority (CIMA) recently began a formal consultation to bolster corporate governance guidelines. By consulting with local industry associations and other interested stakeholders on proposals, the Caymans seek to align […]
Recent Comments by Director of HHS Stress HIPAA Audits and Enforcement Actions and the Need for Culture of HIPAA Compliance
According to the Department of Health and Human Services’ Office for Civil Rights (OCR), all covered entities should prepare for an OCR audit of their compliance with HIPAA. The agency will focus on widespread noncompliance “not any particular sector of the health care delivery system” and covered entities and business associates should create a culture […]
Join us for our 23rd Annual Labor & Employment Law Seminar covering developments in Health Care Reform, Public Sector Law, Private Sector Law, Employment Law and Employee Benefits.
More information will be arriving soon in your mail. If you know someone who might be interested, please let us know and we will make sure an invitation is sent to him or her. Save The Date Labor 2013
HHS Releases Final Rule on HIPAA Breach Notification and Business Associate Requirements
On January 17, 2013, the Department of Health and Human Services Office for Civil Rights (“OCR”) released a final rule updating several provisions the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (“HIIPAA”) regulations. The final rule becomes effective on March 26, 2013. However, HIPAA covered entities and business associates will have until September 23, 2013, to […]
CUEd In: The Law and Business of Employee Benefits for Credit Union Executives Volume II, Issue 4 – December 2012
Volume II, Issue 4-December 2012
CUEd In: Volume II, Issue 4 – December 2012
Welcome to the next issue of CUEd In, our guide to the law and business of employee benefits for credit union executives. In this issue, we highlight the importance of understanding the legal framework that governs agreements between executives and credit unions providing for the payment of severance benefits. To demonstrate the concept at issue, […]
DOL Fines Defined Benefit Plan Advisor $1.27 Million for Failing to Disclose Fees
On August 23, 2012, the Department of Labor (“DOL”) issued a news release announcing that USI Advisors, a Glastonbury, Connecticut based fiduciary investment advisor, had agreed to pay $1.27 million to 13 pension plans to resolve alleged violations of ERISA stemming from the company’s failure to fully disclose its receipt of 12b-1 fees from the […]