Practice Area: Health Law
Health Law Journal- Vol. 27 No. 1
10 Tips for Practicing in Health Law
In February 2022, the Health Law Section participated in a law student roundtable discussion that provided current law students with a better understanding on the experiences, rewards, and challenges practicing attorneys have faced in Health Law. From this discussion, the panelists compiled 10 tips for law students who are pursuing a career of practicing in Health Law.
The Ethics of Advocating Against COVID Vaccine Mandates
A famous professional athlete,[1] unvaccinated against COVID-19, arrives at your law office seeking representation relating to his opposition to any vaccination. He has (hypothetically) been turned down for a tennis coaching job at a tennis academy in Queens, New York. He wishes to prove his point that he is entitled to work in his chosen … Continued
How New Federal Law Protecting Patients From Surprise Bills Works With NY Law
The No Surprises Act is considered a major victory for consumers. The surprise bills would sometimes arise out of medical emergencies, even at in-network hospitals, where the patients were unexpectedly treated by out-of-network specialists.
Challenges to State and Local Vaccine Mandates in New York
Both for those interested in the legality of vaccine mandates and those interested in the United States Supreme Court’s First Amendment jurisprudence, the judicial response to state and federal vaccine mandates bears continued watching.
Health Law Journal- Vol. 26 No. 3
NYSBA Webinar Explores Mandatory Vaccination Mandates
This program will provide an overview of advising clients (both employee and employer perspectives) and will assist in developing sample policies for your own firm in mandating employee vaccinations for COVID-19.
NYSBA Calls For All New York Employers To Mandate Worker Vaccinations As Delta Variant Spreads
The New York State Bar Association is recommending that every employer in the state require that all workers be vaccinated.