Publications

On December 2, 2020, CMS finally issued the much anticipated additions and modifications to the Stark law and the federal Anti-Kickback Statute (AKS).  The changes came over one year following the publication of proposed rules and, with a few exceptions, are effective as of January 19, 2021.  This is one […]

COVID-19 and the resulting economic strains imposed by it required an unprecedented response by the U.S. government and federal banking agencies in order to get much needed emergency liquidity into the hands of small businesses. Unsurprisingly, to implement this response, the government turned to community banks, asking them to work […]

The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (“EEOC”) just updated its technical guidance document, What You Should Know About COVID-19 and the ADA, Rehabilitation Act, and Other EEO Laws (“WYSK”). The update includes new questions and answers regarding the application of equal opportunity laws in light of the COVID-19 vaccine’s availability. […]

In this episode of Baird Holm Banter, Jon Blumenthal talks with Ron Jensen about “Estate Planning 101” — wills, trusts, and powers-of-attorney. Listen here.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (“CDC”) recently changed its guidance on when those with, or exposed to, the COVID-19 virus can leave quarantine.  For employers, this might result in a change of policy on when employees can return to the workplace. Previous guidance disallowed individuals with COVID-19 symptoms […]