On January 25, 2022, the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) concluded that low-cost trademark filing companies, ABTACH Ltd., 360 Digital Marketing LLC, and Retrocube LLC (collectively, the "Respondents") were engaged in an egregious scheme to deceive the USPTO as well as their own Continue Reading
Estate Planning Newsletter – 01.27.22
Here When You Need Us Happy New Year from our Chambliss Estate Planning Team! We hope everyone enjoyed the holiday season, and we hope you're excited for what 2022 may bring. If there is anything we can do to help address your needs, please don't hesitate to reach out to us! We continue to Continue Reading
OSHA Update for Health Care Providers With 100 or More Employees
We want to make health care providers with 100 or more employees aware that, on December 27, 2021, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) announced the expiration of its June 2021 Emergency Temporary Standard for health care employers (the Health Care ETS). The Health Care ETS Continue Reading
Reminder: Most Federal Surprise Billing Requirements Begin January 1
As health care organizations are generally aware, most regulatory requirements related to the federal No Surprises Act apply beginning January 1, 2022. These surprise billing regulations implement a number of new patient billing and cost-sharing limitations in the emergency services context, as Continue Reading
Estate Planning Update – 12.14.21
Here When You Need Us We wish you and your loved ones a very happy and safe holiday season! We look forward to serving you in 2022 and for many years to come. Please do not hesitate to contact us if we can assist you with your elder law, special needs planning, or estate planning needs. — Continue Reading
Tax Implications of House Passage of the Build Back Better Act
This morning, the House of Representatives voted 220 to 213 in favor of passing the Build Back Better Act (the Bill). The Congressional Budget Office estimates the bill will cost almost $1.7 trillion and add $367 billion to the federal deficit over 10 years. Although passed by the House, Continue Reading
Estate Planning Update – 11.10.21
Here When You Need Us Throughout the pandemic, our team has collaborated to implement creative and resourceful solutions to meet the needs of our clients in this uniquely challenging time. While our Chambliss Conference Center is open for scheduled in-person meetings, we continue to be available Continue Reading
CMS Issues Interim Rule on Health Care Worker Vaccinations
On November 4, 2021, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) issued an Interim Final Rule (the CMS Rule) requiring employee vaccinations for certain Medicare- and Medicaid-certified health care providers. The CMS Rule is being issued in tandem with the new Occupational Safety and Health Continue Reading
Estate Planning Update – 10.08.21
Here When You Need Us Throughout the pandemic, our team has collaborated to implement creative and resourceful solutions to meet the needs of our clients in this uniquely challenging time. While our Chambliss Conference Center is open for scheduled in-person meetings, we continue to be available Continue Reading
PRF Phase 4 and ARP Rural Distribution Application Now Open
The Provider Relief Fund (PRF) Application and Attestation Portal is now open for Phase 4 and American Rescue Plan (ARP) Rural Distribution applications. Distributions received can be used for changes in a provider's operating revenues and expenses incurred between January 1, 2020, and March 31, Continue Reading