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NEWS LETTERS
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March 5, 2010
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Tennessee Government Update
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February 26, 2010
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Tennessee Government Update
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February 25, 2010
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ZPICs: The New Kids On The Medicare Audit Block
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February 22, 2010
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Federal Trade Commission Lowers Hart-Scott-Rodino Thresholds for 2010
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February 19, 2010
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Tennessee Government Update
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February 19, 2010
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Recent Healthcare Antitrust Matters - Competition with Full Service Hospitals; Messenger Model Contracting Networks
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February 18, 2010
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Moving the Goalposts: Tennessee Changes the Recovery Zone Allocation Process
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February 16, 2010
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Fiduciary Duties of a Buyer’s Board; Implications of Conflicting D&O Indemnification Provisions
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February 15, 2010
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Climate Change Disclosure in SEC Filings
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February 12, 2010
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Tennessee Government Update
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February 10, 2010
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Will This One Stick? The Latest Incarnation of the Joint Commission's Medical Staff Bylaws and Medical Executive Committee Standard
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February 8, 2010
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SEC Proposes Changes to Rule 10b-18: Issuer Repurchases
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February 5, 2010
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Tennessee Government Update
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January 29, 2010
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SEC Issues Guidance on Climate Change Disclosure
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January 29, 2010
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Tennessee Government Update
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January 28,2010
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"It Takes Two to Tango" Enforcement Agencies Have A New Focus: Physicians
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January 27, 2010
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Federal Reserve Launches "E-Apps" Filing System
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January 26, 2010
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FCPA Crackdown Continues: DOJ Undercover Sting Is Largest in History; SEC Charges Parent Company with Violations Stemming from Subsidiary’s Actions
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January 15, 2010
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SEC Announces New Initiatives Aimed at Fostering Cooperation
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January 8, 2010
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Can We "HIT" the Ground Running In the New Year? CMS and ONC Issue Health Information Technology ("HIT") Regulations
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January 6, 2010
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SEC Seeks to Facilitate Pre-Marketing Efforts by Underwriters in Connection With Offerings by WKSIs
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December 31, 2009
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Tennessee Government Update
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December 30, 2009
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Final 2010 Updates for OPPS and ASC Payment Systems
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December 18, 2009
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Another Turn in the Road of Proxy Access
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December 17, 2009
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SEC Adopts New Proxy Disclosure Rules
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December 14, 2009
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NYSE Amends Corporate Governance Listing Standards
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December 14, 2009
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Nashville Case Highlights Need for Carefully Drafted Sexual Harassment Policy and Training
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December 11, 2009
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Medicaid Integrity Contractors: The Next Big Audit Wave
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December 11, 2009
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Department of Treasury Clarifies TARP Standards for Executive Compensation and Corporate Governance
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November 24, 2009
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RiskMetrics Revises Poison Pill Policy; On-the-Shelf Rights Plans on the Rise
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November 24, 2009
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The Final 2010 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule: Highlights
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November 23, 2009
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Department of Labor Announces Increase in Wage and Hour Staff for Enforcement
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November 20, 2009
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2009 Year End Benefits Update
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November 18, 2009
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Developments in Executive Compensation: The SEC's Stronger Stance and New Proposed Legislation
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November 13, 2009
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High-Tech Sector Sees Uptick in Antitrust Scrutiny (Lessons for Other Target Industries)
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November 13, 2009
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Recent Changes to Tax Law May Permit Immediate Cash Benefits
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November 12, 2009
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The Legislative Tempest Continues: Financial Reform Bill Would Have Major Impact on Public Company Corporate Governance
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November 12, 2009
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Recovery Zone Bonds
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November 4, 2009
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National Defense Authorization Act of 2010 - FMLA Amendment
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October 30, 2009
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Individual Liability for Hospital Executives: A $64,000 Sign of Things To Come?
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October 29, 2009
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SEC Releases Proposed Amendments to E-Proxy Rules
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October 12, 2009
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An Autumn Cornucopia of Reimbursement Updates
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October 12, 2009
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Recent Developments Demonstrate the Importance of Regulation FD Compliance
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October 8, 2009
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Carilion Clinic Agrees to Divest Centers: An Update on the FTC’s Challenge of Carilion’s Completed Acquisition of Outpatient Imaging Center and Ambulatory Surgery Center
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October 6, 2009
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Proxy Access Rules Unlikely for 2010 Proxy Season
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October 1, 2009
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$6.2 Million ADA Settlement Puts Emphasis on Need for Flexible Leave Policies
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October 1, 2009
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FDIC Approves Proposed Rule to Seek Prepayment of Assessments
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September 25, 2009
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Proposed Regulations Mirror Congressional Attempt to Broaden ADA
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September 23, 2009
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Cloud Over Consignment Closets: Despite A Delayed Effective Date, CMS Transmittal May Virtually Eliminate Use Of Consignment Closets In Physician Offices
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September 14, 2009
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FDIC Extends De Novo Period and Enhances Supervisory Procedures for Newly Insured Depository Institutions
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September 11, 2009
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The 2010 Inpatient Prospective Payment System Rule: No Stark Fireworks, But Still Plenty of Action
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September 9, 2009
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The Path Ahead: Corporate Law Current Trends and Forecasts for 2010
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September 9, 2009
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New Tennessee Laws Seek to Further Prevent Unlicensed Contracting and Contractual Lien Waivers
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September 3, 2009
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FDIC Releases Final Policy Statement on Qualifications for Failed Bank Acquisitions; Extends Transaction Account Guarantee Program & Increases Assessment Fee
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September 3, 2009
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Financial Institution Hit with Potentially Broad “Class” Action for Pay Practices
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August 31, 2009
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Capital Markets Trend: At-the-Market Offerings
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August 28, 2009
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Breach of Unsecured Personal Health Information: New Notice Requirements
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August 24, 2009
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SEC Proposes Anti Pay-to-Play Rules; Reminder to Update Indemnification Arrangements
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August 20, 2009
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SEC Launches Specialized FCPA Enforcement Unit; FCPA “Crackdown” Against Individuals and Public & Private Companies Continues
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August 19, 2009
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SEC Enforcement Director Robert Khuzami Speaks: Outlines New Initiatives for the Division of Enforcement
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August 12, 2009
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And Your ASC Survey Says….
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August 4, 2009
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New Development in Executive Compensation Affecting Public Companies and Financial Institutions: The House Passes the Corporate and Financial Institution Compensation Fairness Act of 2009
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August 4, 2009
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New Rules for E-Discovery Now in Effect
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July 31, 2009
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Proposed Changes to OPPS and ASC Payment Systems for CY 2010: A Sigh of Relief on Supervision and a Potpourri of Payment Changes
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July 30, 2009
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The SEC’s Expanding Dragnet for Insider Trading
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July 30, 2009
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Federal Trade Commission Challenges Virginia Hospital System’s Completed Acquisition of Competing Imaging Center and Ambulatory Surgery Center
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July 22, 2009
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Proxy Access and Shareholder Activism: What to Do Now?
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July 20, 2009
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Treasury Issues Draft Legislation: Say-On-Pay and Compensation Committee Independence
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July 16, 2009
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The Proposed 2010 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule: Imaging Takes Another Hit; and Electronic Health Records Are Everybody's New Best Friend
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July 15, 2009
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SEC Releases Proposed Rules on Corporate Governance, Executive Compensation and Proxy Solicitation
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July 10, 2009
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Recent Actions by the Federal and Tennessee State Governments Affect Private Capital Managers
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July 7, 2009
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Lessons For Acquirors: Protecting Acquisitions from Defecting Target Employees
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July 2, 2009
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Supreme Court Ruling Impacts Use of Selection Criteria for Promotion, Hiring
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July 1, 2009
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SEC Approves Elimination of Broker Discretionary Voting for Directors
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June 30, 2009
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Konvalinka v. Chattanooga-Hamilton County Hospital Authority: Are Documents Produced Pursuant to a Corporate Integrity Agreement Protected from Requests for Public Records?
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June 19, 2009
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Tennessee Government Update
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June 19, 2009
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New Developments in Financial Institutions and Executive Compensation: The Treasury Releases Interim Final Rule on TARP Standards for Compensation and Corporate Governance
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June 17, 2009
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Delaware Court Provides Important Guidance to Directors and Companies in Approving and Applying Continuing Directors “Poison Put” Provision
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June 16, 2009
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New Developments in Executive Compensation: The SEC and Treasury Speak on Executive Compensation Practices
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June 15, 2009
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SEC Releases Proposed Proxy Access Rules
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June 12, 2009
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Tennessee Government Update
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June 10, 2009
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On-Call Coverage Payments and OIG Advisory Opinion 09-05: Sometimes Positive Opinions Have Negative Implications
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June 5, 2009
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Tennessee Government Update
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June 3, 2009
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Shareholder Activist Developments: The Target - Pershing Square Proxy Fight
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May 29, 2009
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New CMS Manual Provisions for Medicare Enrollment: Don't Look for Look-Backs
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May 29, 2009
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Tennessee Government Update
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May 22, 2009
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Tennessee Government Update
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May 22, 2009
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SEC Proposes Proxy Access Rules
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May 15, 2009
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Tennessee Government Update
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May 15, 2009
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Department of Justice Sends Clear Message: Heightened Antitrust Enforcement Is Here
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May 15, 2009
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Delaware Adopts Proxy Access Amendment; SEC Expected to Adopt Proxy Access Rules Shortly
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May 8, 2009
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Tennessee Government Update
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May 5, 2009
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The FTC's Proposed Notification Rule for Breach of Personal Health Record Information: More Consumer Protections for an Internet-Based World
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May 1, 2009
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Tennessee Government Update
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April 24, 2009
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Tennessee Government Update
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April 23, 2009
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Hospital Accreditation in the Post-MIPPA Era: The Joint Commission Revises Its Requirements As Part of Its Application To Retain "Deeming" Status
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April 23, 2009
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Poison Pill Re-Emerges As Takeover Defense
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April 17, 2009
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Tennessee Government Update
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April 10, 2009
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Tennessee Government Update
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April 9, 2009
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The OIG's Newest Open Letter Regarding The Self-Disclosure Protocol: What's a Stark-Only Violator To Do?
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April 3, 2009
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Tennessee Government Update
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March 2009
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E-Discovery Update
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March 27, 2009
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Tennessee Government Update
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March 26, 2009
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Direct Accountability for External IRBs? The Office for Human Research Protections Seeks Your Comments
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March 24, 2009
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Antitrust in the Obama Administration:Are You Prepared for Heightened Enforcement?
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March 20, 2009
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Tennessee Government Update
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March 17, 2009
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CHIP Adds New Special Enrollment Rights – Effective April 1, 2009
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March 13, 2009
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Tennessee Government Update
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March 12, 2009
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Tennessee's Continuing Trend to Uphold Mandatory Arbitration For Nursing Home Contracts
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March 11, 2009
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Deadline Approaches for CMS Registration
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March 10, 2009
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Important Information Concerning Tax-Exempt Bonds for 501(c)(3) Entities
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March 9, 2009
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New SEC Chairman Seeks to Energize Enforcement Program
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March 9, 2009
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Whistleblower Provisions in the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act
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March 9, 2009
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April 30th Deadline For Defined Benefit Plan Annual Funding Notices Quickly Approaching
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March 6, 2009
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Tennessee Government Update
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March 5, 2009
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Mandatory Transition to 2007 AIA Contract Documents
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March 2, 2009
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Tax Provisions of Stimulus Act Favor Financial Institution Investment in Tax-Exempt Bonds
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February 27, 2009
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Tennessee Government Update
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February 26, 2009
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Considerations for Companies Suspending Earnings Guidance
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February 25, 2009
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COBRA Subsidy and Special Enrollment Rights Immediate Action Needed
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February 20, 2009
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The Final Stimulus Package for Healthcare Providers: Billions of Dollars, Dozens of Purse Strings, and Sharper Teeth for HIPAA
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February 20, 2009
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Tennessee Government Update
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February 18, 2009
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Deferral of Debt Forgiveness Income on Repurchase of Debt
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February 13, 2009
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Tennessee Government Update
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February 12, 2009
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Halliburton and KBR Bring FCPA Settlement Total to Over $1.3 Billion in the Last 60 Days Alone
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February 9, 2009
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What You Need to Know About Layoffs and Reductions in Force
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February 9, 2009
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Healthcare IT Spending In The Economic Stimulus Bill: Incentive Payments May Be Available To Some Healthcare Providers
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February 9, 2009
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Ready, Set GO! RACs Given Green Light to Proceed
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February 6, 2009
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Tennessee Government Update
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February 2009
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E-Discovery Update
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February 3, 2009
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2008 Antitrust Developments in Healthcare - The Year in Review
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January 30, 2009
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Tennessee Government Update
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January 30, 2009
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Supreme Court Expands Reach of Anti-Retaliation Provision of Title VII
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January 29, 2009
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Lilly Ledbetter Fair Pay Act Signed Into Law
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January 27, 2009
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The Dreaded Debut of the DFRR: Is it on the Horizon?
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January 23, 2009
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Tennessee Government Update
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January 16, 2009
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Tennessee Government Update
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January 13, 2009
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Tennessee Government Update
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January 7, 2009
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The New Mental Health Parity Act: What It Does and Doesn't Do
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January 2, 2009
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Final Rule Implementing the Patient Safety and Quality Improvement Act of 2005 Released
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December 19, 2008
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E-Discovery Update
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December 17, 2008
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Tennessee Government Update
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December 15, 2008
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Siemens To Settle Foreign Corrupt Practices Act Charges for $800 Million: Largest FCPA Settlement Action in History; Highlights DOJ and SEC Determination to Aggressively Enforce FCPA
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December 9, 2008
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The 2009 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule (MPFS): Something Old, Something New, Something Borrowed, and Some Folks Blue
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November 28, 2008
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E-Discovery Update
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November 21, 2008
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How Will the New FMLA Regulations Impact Your Employees?
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November 18, 2008
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Treasury Announces Terms of TARP Capital Purchase Program Applicable to Non-Public Qualifying Financial Institutions
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November 11, 2008
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Warning for Health Care Providers as Creditors: New Form Requires Creditors to Limit Disclosures when Filing Claims in Bankruptcy Court
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November 5, 2008
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Tennessee Government Update: Post-Election Analysis
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October 31, 2008
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Focusing the Lens: OIG Issues Supplemental Compliance Program Guidance for Nursing Facilities
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October 31, 2008
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Tennessee Government Update
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October 24, 2008
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Tennessee Government Update
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October 17, 2008
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It's Election Time!
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October 17, 2008
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Tennessee Government Update
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October 16, 2008
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Treasury Announces TARP Capital Purchase Program
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October 10, 2008
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Tennessee Government Update
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October 8, 2008
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Red Flag for Healthcare Providers: The FTC's New Red Flag and Address Discrepancy Rules
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October 8, 2008
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Internal Revenue Service: Post-Issuance Compliance
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October 3, 2008
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Tennessee Government Update
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September 30, 2008
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E-Discovery Update
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September 26, 2008
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Tennessee Government Update
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September 24, 2008
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Medicare Improvements for Patients and Providers Act of 2008: Congress Giveth and Congress Taketh Away
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September 19, 2008
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Tennessee Government Update
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September 18, 2008
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ADA Amendments Act
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September 16, 2008
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What Goes Up Must Come Down: Spinning Wheel of Stark Goes 'Round
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September 12, 2008
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The Pendulum Swings Back: New DOJ Guidance on Waiver and Defense Issues
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September 12, 2008
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Tennessee Government Update
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September 5, 2008
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Tennessee Government Update
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August 2008
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E-Discovery Update
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August 28, 2008
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Still on the Radar Screen: CMS Proposes Further Restrictions for Physician Groups Providing Diagnostic Imaging
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August 15, 2008
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Tennessee Government Update
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August 13, 2008
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2008 Proxy Season Trends
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August 11, 2008
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Albany Hospitals Score Partial Victory: Federal Court Limits Scope of Class Certification in Nurse Wage-Fixing Case
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August 8, 2008
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Tennessee Government Update
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August 8, 2008
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Disruptive Behavior Could Disrupt Your Joint Commission Accreditation
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August 6, 2008
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PhRMA Refinements: A Revised Code of Ethics
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August 4, 2008
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Pre-Election Government Relations Update
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July 30, 2008
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E-Discovery Update
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July 18, 2008
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Tennessee Legislature Amends Retainage Law
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July 17, 2008
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HIPAA Enforcement Redux: HHS Announces First-Ever "Resolution Agreement" for Potential HIPAA Violations
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July 8, 2008
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To Self-Disclose or Not to Self-Disclose: The Conundrum of the OIG's Self-Disclosure Protocol
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June 30, 2008
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E-Discovery Update
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June 19, 2008
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Am I My Doctor's Keeper? Tennessee Hospitals May Be Vicariously Liable for the Negligence of Independent Contractor Physicians
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June 11, 2008
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Enforcing the HIPAA Privacy Rule: Trends, Stats, and Issues
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June 3, 2008
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Advance Notice and Indemnification Bylaw Provisions Should Be Reviewed In Light of Recent Delaware Court Decisions
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May 30, 2008
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E-Discovery Update
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May 30, 2008
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U.S. Supreme Court Expands Employees’ Opportunity to File and Recover Damages for Race Retaliation Claims
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May 28, 2008
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The "Spring Cleaning" Edition: A Round-Up of Smaller But Noteworthy CMS Issuances
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May 28, 2008
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Nondiscrimination Law Passed Regarding Genetic Information
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May 22, 2008
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Tennessee Government Update
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May 22, 2008
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Federal Trade Commission Modifies Order To Allow Nine West to Engage in Resale Price Maintenance Agreements
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May 15, 2008
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Disclose, Disclose, Disclose – CMS Wants to Know About Your Physician Financial Relationships
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May 13, 2008
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Federal Trade Commission Moves to Block Hospital Merger in Northern Virginia
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May 9, 2008
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Tennessee Government Update
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May 2, 2008
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Tennessee Government Update
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April 30, 2008
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E-Discovery Update
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April 29, 2008
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The Stark Aspects of the Proposed IPPS Rule: A New Era of Incremental Regulation and Some New Sources of Heartburn
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April 25, 2008
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Tennessee Government Update
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April 18, 2008
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Consultant Liability: The Government Expands the Reach of Culpability for Alleged Healthcare Fraud
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April 18, 2008
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Tennessee Government Update
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April 11, 2008
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Tennessee Government Update
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April 4, 2008
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Tennessee Government Update
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April 4, 2008
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Title VII’s Anti-Retaliation Provision Protects Relatives and Co-Workers
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March 31, 2008
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E-Discovery Update
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March 28, 2008
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Tennessee Government Update
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March 28, 2008
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Brave New E-World: Accessing, Updating, and Submitting Medicare Provider Information Online
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March 21, 2008
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Tennessee Government Update
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March 17, 2008
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Tennessee Court of Appeals Cases re Notification of Foreclosure
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March 14, 2008
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Tennessee Government Update
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March 12, 2008
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At Long Last – HHS Issues Proposed Rule to Implement The Patient Safety and Quality Improvement Act
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March 7, 2008
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Tennessee Government Update
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February 29, 2008
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Tennessee Government Update
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February 29, 2008
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E-Discovery Update
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February 27, 2008
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Raising the Bar: CMS Proposes New Enrollment Requirements for DMEPOS Suppliers
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February 22, 2008
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Tennessee Government Update
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February 20, 2008
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Tennessee Supreme Court Says No To Class Action Claims Brought Under the Tennessee Consumer Protection Act
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February 15, 2008
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Tennessee Government Update
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February 14, 2008
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Department of Labor Proposes Revisions to FMLA Regulations
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February 12, 2008
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Outlier Fraud: Recent Spate of Settlements and Government Interventions Shows Issue is High Priority
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February 8, 2008
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Tennessee Government Update
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February 8, 2008
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FMLA Expanded to Provide Leave for Families of Military Personnel
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February 7, 2008
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IRS Releases Shocking 162(m) Private Letter Ruling
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February 1, 2008
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Tennessee Government Update
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January 31, 2008
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E-Discovery Update
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January 31, 2008
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Medicare Conditions of Participation vs. Medicare Conditions of Payment: Failure to Satisfy the Former Does Not Give Rise to False Claims Act Liability, According to Tennessee Federal District Court
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January 25, 2008
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Tennessee Government Update
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January 24, 2008
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Medicare Rules for Ambulatory Surgery Centers: What a Difference a Year Makes
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January 18, 2008
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Tennessee Government Update
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January 11, 2008
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Tennessee Government Update
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January 2, 2008
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E-Discovery Update
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December 31, 2007
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Too Many Surprises in the New Anti-Markup Rule? CMS Has Now Delayed Implementation
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December 20, 2007
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The Surprising Anti-Markup Rule: CMS Ends a Busy Year With a Bang
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December 14, 2007
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Securities and Exchange Commission Issues Final Rules Amending SEC Rules 144 and 145
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December 14, 2007
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Alert for Employers in Home Health Industry
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December 10, 2007
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Office of Inspector General Fiscal Year 2008 Work Plan
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November 30, 2007
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E-Discovery Update
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November 19, 2007
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Final Accreditation Standard MS.1.20: The Joint Commission Does an About-Face
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November 15, 2007
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USCIS Revises Employment Eligibility Verification Form I-9
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October 31, 2007
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E-Discovery Update
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October 26, 2007
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Preparing For A Medicare Audit By A Program Safeguard Contractor
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October 12, 2007
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Stark Phase III Regulations Second of Two-Part Series: “More Than Meets the Eye”
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September 28, 2007
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E-Discovery Update
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September 14, 2007
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Stark Phase III Regulations First of Two-Part Series: “What Meets the Eye”
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September 13, 2007
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SEC Issues Comment Letters on 2007 Proxy Statements
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September 12, 2007
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IRS Extends Section 409A Deadline for Documentary Compliance Only
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August 31, 2007
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E-Discovery Update
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August 24, 2007
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Federal Regulations and New Tennessee Laws Focus on Immigration
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August 23, 2007
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Tennessee Attorney General Issues Opinion of Non-Physician Practitioners to Own and Operate Professional Medical Practices
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August 21, 2007
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Recent Changes in Tennessee Construction Law
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August 10, 2007
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CMS Final Rule Requires Hospital Disclosure of Physician Ownership and Lack of 24/7 Physician Presence
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August 2, 2007
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Summary of How the “Non-Smoker Protection Act” Applies to Employers
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July 31, 2007
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E-Discovery Update
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July 23, 2007
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CMS Proposes Dramatic Changes to Stark Rules and Medicare Payment Rules
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July 5, 2007
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Union Organizing Efforts in Healthcare May Be Increasing
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July 3, 2007
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Tennessee Passes Investment Services Act and Enhances Asset Protection
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June 29, 2007
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E-Discovery Update
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June 25, 2007
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Coming July 1, 2007 - Changes to Hospital Discharge Appeal Rights
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June 15, 2007
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Tennessee General Assembly Breathes New Life Into Physician Covenants Not To Compete
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June 13, 2007
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Tennessee Government Update
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June 8, 2007
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Tennessee Government Update
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June 1, 2007
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Tennessee Government Update
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June 1, 2007
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Little-Noticed CMS Data Collection Initiative Has Potentially Big Enforcement Implications
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May 31, 2007
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E-Discovery Update
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May 25, 2007
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Tennessee Government Update
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May 18, 2007
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Tennessee Government Update
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May 15, 2007
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CMS Clarifies Hospital Emergency Service Obligations – Proposes Transparency Of Emergency Response Capability
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May 11, 2007
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Tennessee Government Update
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May 4, 2007
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CMS Proposes to Require All Physician-Owned Hospitals To Disclose Physician Investment To Patients
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May 4, 2007
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Tennessee Government Update
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April 30, 2007
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E-Discovery Update
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April 27, 2007
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Tennessee Government Update
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April 26, 2007
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Further Guidance from CMS on False Claims Act Education Requirements for Medicaid Providers
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April 20, 2007
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Tennessee Government Update
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April 17, 2007
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New Competitive Bidding Programs for Durable Medical Equipment, Prosthetics, Orthotics, and Supplies – CMS Narrows the Field of Suppliers
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April 13, 2007
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Tennessee Government Update
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April 12, 2007
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Finally - Final Regulations Issued Under Section 409A
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April 6, 2007
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Tennessee Government Update
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March 30, 2007
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Tennessee Government Update
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March 26, 2007
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East Tennessee Heart Consultants Case: False Claims Investigations Based On Alleged Failure To Refund Overpayments
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March 23, 2007
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Tennessee Government Update
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March 19, 2007
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American Healthcare Management Case: Alleged Understaffing as a Basis of Civil and Criminal False Claims Actions
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March 16, 2007
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Tennessee Government Update
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March 13, 2007
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E-Discovery Update
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March 9, 2007
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Tennessee Government Update
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March 2, 2007
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Tennessee Government Update
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February 28, 2007
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Healthcare Employers – What does the ADA require of you?
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February 27, 2007
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Federal Judge Scolds Employer for Making Juror Use Vacation Time
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February 23, 2007
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Tennessee Government Update
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February 16, 2007
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Tennessee Government Update
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February 14, 2007
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E-Discovery Update
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February 9, 2007
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Tennessee Government Update
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February 9, 2007
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Illinois Joins Lawsuit Against Radiology Centers: A New Era Of Enforcement Under State Fraud and Abuse Laws?
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February 2, 2007
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Tennessee Government Update
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January 31, 2007
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DOJ Revises Guidelines on Seeking Waiver of Attorney-Client Privilege
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January 22, 2007
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Tennessee Government Update
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January 19, 2007
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Tennessee Government Update
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January 12, 2007
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Tennessee Government Update
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January 10, 2007
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CMS Issues Two Final Rules Revising Hospital Conditions of Participation
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December 21, 2006
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CMS Issues Guidance on False Claims Act and Whistleblower Education Requirements for Medicaid Providers
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December 19, 2006
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CMS Issues Final Rule Updating Outpatient Prospective Payments
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December 15, 2006
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E-Discovery Update
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November 21, 2006
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Two Recent Cases Show False Claims Actions Based on Stark and Anti-Kickback Laws Are Alive And Well
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November 11, 2006
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Tennessee Government Update
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November 6, 2006
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Deadline Looms for Medicare Part D Notice
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November 2, 2006
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Tennessee Government Update
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October 18, 2006
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Highlights For Medicare Providers In The OIG's 2007 Work Plan
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October 6, 2006
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IRS Provides Additional Transition Relief Under Section 409A For Nonqualified Deferred Compensation Plans
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September 27, 2006
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Final E-Prescribing and Electronic Health Regulations Protect Certain Health Information Technologies
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September 21, 2006
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Tennessee Government Update
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September 7, 2006
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CMS Issues Final Report on Specialty Hospitals and Reveals Plans for New Measures Affecting All Hospitals
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August 23, 2006
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In Today’s Federal Register -- CMS Proposes Significant Revisions to Ambulatory Surgery Center Payment System
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August 8, 2006
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CMS to Implement Changes to DRG Payments Over the Next Three Years
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August 3, 2006
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Illinois Case Holds Hospital Liable for Independent Contractor Anesthesiologist
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July 28, 2006
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Discretionary Anti-Dilution Provisions in Equity Awards May Trigger Unexpected Compensation Charges
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July 27, 2006
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SEC Adopts Final Executive and Director Compensation Disclosure Rules
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July 25, 2006
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Recent Article Highlights Legal Responsibility to Provide Interpreters for Patients Who Aren't Proficient in English
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July 13, 2006
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Delaware Approves Majority Vote Amendments to the Delaware General Corporation Law
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June 30, 2006
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Florida Supreme Court Rules That Federal Anti-Kickback Law Preempts Florida Medicaid Statute
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June 15, 2006
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Federal Court Rules that Public Companies Must Disclose Present and Anticipated Regulatory Risks
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May 31. 2006
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The Deficit Reduction Act of 2005: New Medicaid Fraud and Abuse Provisions
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May 30, 2006
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Tennessee Government Update
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May 19, 2006
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Tennessee Government Update
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May 16, 2006
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United States Sentencing Commission Proposes to Retract Privilege Waiver as a Sentencing Factor
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May 11, 2006
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Tennessee Government Update
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May 5, 2006
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Tennessee Government Update
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April 28, 2006
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Tennessee Government Update
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April 27, 2006
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Court Interprets Scope of Tennessee Peer Review Statute
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April 21, 2006
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Tennessee Government Update
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April 14, 2006
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Tennessee Government Update
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April 7, 2006
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Tennessee Government Update
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April 1, 2006
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Important HIPAA Reminder for Health Plans
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March 31, 2006
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Tennessee Government Update
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March 24, 2006
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Tennessee Government Update
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March 17, 2006
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Tennessee Government Update
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March 10, 2006
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Tennessee Government Update
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March 3, 2006
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Tennessee Government Update
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March 1, 2006
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Tennessee Government Update
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February 28, 2006
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Tennessee Government Update
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February 17, 2006
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Tennessee Government Update
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February 17, 2006
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SEC Proposed Rules On Executive and Director Compensation Disclosure
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February 10, 2006
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Tennessee Government Update
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February 3, 2006
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Tennessee Government Update
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January 30, 2006
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Tennessee Government Update
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January 23, 2006
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Tennessee Government Update
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January 17, 2006
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SEC Proposes Significant Changes to Executive and Director Compensation Disclosure Requirements
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January 16, 2006
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Tennessee Government Update
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January 6, 2006
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Final HIPAA Portability Regulations
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