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HIPAA Bytes Podcasts from Sheila Sokolowski

Listen to HIPAA Bytes, a series of short podcasts created by Sheila Sokolowski to address specific issues raised by HIPAA/HITECH, including the privacy and security, breach notification rules and practical guidance for compliance. The first two podcasts in the series are: Risk Assessment Under the Breach Notification Rule Protection and Disclosure […]

  Apr 26, 2013  |  By    |   On Firm News

Patrick E. Deady comments on the Peterson trial

On Thursday, August 16, 2012, Pat Deady appeared on WBEZ’s Afternoon Shift to comment on the defense’s request and subsequent withdrawal for mistrial in the high profile Drew Peterson case currently being tried in Will County. Listen here.

  Aug 16, 2012  |  By    |   On Firm News

Hogan Marren Attorneys Certify A Class Action Lawsuit of 1,150 MWRD Employees Challenging The MWRD’s Illegal Elimination of $38 Million In Deferred Compensation

On August 8, 2012, Cook County Circuit Court Judge Richard J. Billik, Jr. certified a class action on behalf of all 1,150 non-union employees of the Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago (“MWRD”), a case first brought by twenty-seven employees to restore these employees’ contractual rights to deferred compensation […]

  Aug 8, 2012  |  By    |   On Firm News

Hogan Marren Attorneys Establish MWRD Employees Right To Accrued And Prospective Deferred Compensation

On January 25, 2012, in a case filed on behalf of twenty-seven employees of the Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago (“MWRD”), Cook County Circuit Court Judge Richard J. Billik held that the employees had an enforceable contract right to deferred compensation that could not be retroactively eliminated by […]

  Jan 25, 2012  |  By    |   On Firm News

40 Proposed ACO Regulations

The 40 proposed ACO regulations can be found here.

  Jan 1, 2012  |  By    |   On Firm News

Hogan Marren Ltd. Moves To A New Building

On December 2nd, Hogan Marren, Ltd. moved into new offices at 321 North Clark Street.  Built in 1987, the building is owned and managed by Hines.  Ed Hogan commented, “It’s been a pleasure to work with Mark Anderson (General Manager) and John Wilbeck (Assistant General Manager) at Hines.  We’re looking […]

  Dec 2, 2011  |  By    |   On Firm News

Patrick Deady Interviewed on Cellini Conviction

Patrick Deady appeared on WBEZ’s 848 news program on November 2, 2011.  Mr. Deady was iinterviewed by Alison Cuddy about the significance of the Cellini conviction. Find out more here.

  Nov 2, 2011  |  By    |   On Firm News

Sheila Sokolowski Speaks on Social Media

Sheila Sokolowski recently spoke to a national audience via a National Constitution Center webinar on health care social media and the related legal issues.  Her presentation addressed revising HIPAA privacy and security policies to address the risks associated with social media, as well as guidelines for drafting an effective social media […]

  Dec 26, 2010  |  By    |   On Firm News

Hogan Marren Summary of ACO Regulations Available

For the benefit of  Hogan Marren clients and others contemplating clinical integration and accountable care organizations (ACOs), we have summarized the key provisions of the proposed ACO regulations.  An online version of the summary is available here and copy of the summary suitable for printing is available here .

  Nov 26, 2010  |  By    |   On Firm News

John P. Marren and Edward M. Hogan were named to Thomson Reuters’ Super Lawyers

John P. Marren and Edward M. Hogan were once again named to Thomson Reuters’ Super Lawyers. The newly published 2011 list names attorneys in each state who have been chosen through peer review and independent research.

  Oct 26, 2010  |  By    |   On Firm News