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Help! I Received a Subpoena for Patient Records

Posted on October 21, 2016

It’s happened—you received a subpoena for patient records from an attorney representing your patient. This is the first in a two part series. The second part will address the circumstance where you receive a subpoena or a request for records from your licensing board. Now what do you do?...

Coren Lichtenstein, LLP Insights: October 3, 2016

Posted on October 5, 2016

The latest issue of Coren Lichtenstein, LLP Insights includes: Attorney Andrew Hyams’ Advice for Applying for a Medical License in Massachusetts September 22 marked the first day of Fall and a successful end to the Spring/Summer 2016 medical license season for all of

Attorney Andrew Hyams’ Advice for Applying for a Medical License in Massachusetts

Posted on September 28, 2016

September 22 marked the first day of Fall and a successful end to the Spring/Summer 2016 medical license season for all of Andrew Hyams’ clients who applied for licenses. The Massachusetts Board of Registration in Medicine website states that due to the large volume of applications received during...

Hey, I Never Signed That Contract! Now You Want to Force Me to Arbitrate?

Posted on August 26, 2016

Can one party to a contract compel a non-signatory party to arbitrate a contract dispute under Massachusetts’ law? Let us use the following hypothetical as an example: A single member LLC (“Dental Worx”) is created for a general dentistry practice owned and...

Is Everyone Lying?

Posted on July 20, 2016

A few weeks ago, I was speaking to a fellow Family Law lawyer, and he said something striking: “I don’t believe anyone. Everyone is lying. And when I approach my work from this standpoint, it suddenly becomes easier.” It was a strong statement and one that made me think. Does everyone lie?

Coren Lichtenstein, LLP Insights: July 14, 2016

Posted on July 15, 2016

Coren Lichtenstein, LLP Wins One of First Cases Under New Alimony Termination Law; I Wish I Had Known…….What Did I Sign?; And Recent Blog Posts The latest issue of Coren Lichtenstein, LLP Insights includes:

I Wish I Had Known…….What Did I Sign?

Posted on July 13, 2016

Understanding the Implications of Signing a Separation Agreement Recently, I noticed a common theme while meeting with clients that wish to modify their Separation Agreements and it dawned on me that too often I hear, “What did I sign”? It is not uncommon for one spouse to be represented by...

Coren Lichtenstein, LLP Insights: Patient Confidentiality, Security Deposit Law Update, Latest News June 23, 2016

Posted on June 23, 2016

The latest issue of Coren Lichtenstein, LLP Insights includes: Andra Hutchins new blog series, “Tips for Avoiding or Responding to Licensing Board Investigations”. The series provides practical advice for health care professionals including psychiatrists, psychologists, nurses, dentists, and social workers. This...

Tips for Avoiding or Responding to Licensing Board Investigations

Posted on June 22, 2016

Tips for Avoiding or Responding to Licensing Board Investigations is a series of blog posts written by attorney Andra Hutchins. In this series we provide practical advice for health care professionals including psychiatrists, psychologists, nurses, dentists, and social workers. Attorneys Kerstein and Hutchins have more than 35 years of experience...

Landlord/Tenant Security Deposit Law Update

Posted on June 2, 2016

Summary Process (Eviction) Statute The Massachusetts Security Deposit statute first enacted in 1969 is very complex and requires a landlord to follow certain specific steps to protect the tenants’ interests. One such step has recently been clarified. The summary process (eviction) statute specifies that a tenant, facing eviction...

Congress Gives a New Tool to the IRS – Passport Non-Issuance and Passport Revocation

Posted on May 4, 2016

On December 4, 2015 Congress and the President enacted the “FAST Act” (“Fixing America’s Surface Transportation Act”). One part of the Act provides that the Secretary of State “shall not” issue a passport (except for emergencies or...

Coren Lichtenstein, LLP Insights: April 14, 2016

Posted on April 14, 2016

The latest issue of Coren Lichtenstein, LLP Insights includes: School District Held Accountable in Bullying Case when it Failed to Address Parental Concerns During IEP Meeting (Part II), by Andra Hutchins Doing Better By Doing Good: IRA Distributions to...