The Affordable Care Act ("ACA") is just one of many issues important to voters in today's mid-term election. According to a Kaiser Health Tracking Poll, less than 1 in 10 registered voters identify the ACA as the issue most important to their vote. The ACA is the 5th...
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Health Care Law is a Minefield of Regulations
The phrase "Health Care Law" is a broad term that encompasses a full spectrum of topics that are often referred to as "health care." To the service providers, which includes hospitals, nursing homes, assisted living facilities, medical and dental practices, community...
Health Care Innovators Alert! $840 Million Available for Quality Improvement Initiatives
On October 23, 2014, the Secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services announced the "Transforming Clinical Practice Initiative." The Initiative is intended to foster large-scale delivery system transformation by leveraging providers who have proven success...
Are You Covered? Health Insurance Open Enrollment Period Starts Nov. 15, 2014
Per the Affordable Care Act, individuals must have health insurance coverage in 2015 or pay a penalty to the IRS of either 2% of income, or $325 per adult ($162.50 per child) - whichever is higher. Middle-income people who are not eligible for coverage through their...
THE BENEFIT OF PASS-THROUGH ENTITIES
Why do pass-through entities such as LLCs taxed as partnerships remain the entity of choice for most closely held businesses? The primary benefit of operating a business through a pass-through entity, such as an LLC taxed as a partnership, is that the income generated...
APPLE’S CONCERNING NEW TEXT MESSAGE FEATURE
Apple recently released iOS16 for the iPhone. This newest release allows iPhone users running iOS16 to edit and unsend text messages sent between other iOS16 users. While this may be welcome news for those of us who make embarrassing typos or otherwise hit the send...
LAST MINUTE CHANGE TO RI ADULT USE CANNABIS LEGISLATION BENEFITS LICENSED CULTIVATORS
Rhode Island appears to be on a definitive track towards legalization of cannabis and establishing a framework for its adult use industry. More than 15 years after establishing its medical marijuana program and, following years of on-and-off momentum, the Rhode Island...
THE TREES CAN STAY (FOR NOW) – A LESSON ON WRIT OF MANDAMUS
In a recently published opinion, the Rhode Island Supreme Court addressed when it is and is not appropriate for the court to grant the issuance of a writ of mandamus. A writ of mandamus is used to compel the performance of an act by a public officer. In the case...
DIRECTED TRUSTS PROVIDE FLEXIBILITY FOR THE CLOSELY-HELD BUSINESS OWNER
In July 2021, Florida adopted the new Florida Uniform Directed Trust Act (“FUDTA”). Modern directed trusts are one of the best vehicles to provide intergenerational wealth preservation and flexibility. Historically, all the functions of a trustee have been handled by...
