Corporate Practice of Medicine in Washington
Luke Campbell's chapter in the Washington Health Law Manual provides a valuable resource to those looking to understand the application of the corporate practice of medicine.
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Updates to Washington’s Paid Sick Leave Law
Washington’s Paid Sick Leave law requires employers to provide non-exempt employees with paid sick leave for certain legally protected reasons, including (1) the employee’s personal medical care; (2) to care for a family member with a mental or physical illness,…
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Non-Compete Agreements May Be Banned Soon: What You Need to Know
The Federal Trade Commission (“FTC”) recently published final regulations (the “Rule”) that would ban most non-compete agreements nationwide. The FTC explained that the Rule is designed to encourage fair competition, improve the economy, and reduce legal uncertainty regarding the enforceability…
Read MoreFederal Court Declares the Corporate Transparency Act Unconstitutional: What This Means for Your Business
On March 1, 2024, in National Small Business United v. Yellen, the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Alabama held Congress exceeded its constitutional authority by enacting the Corporate Transparency Act (“CTA”). This article discusses the decision and…
Read MoreThe Corporate Transparency Act: What You Need to Know
Beginning on January 1, 2024, business entities will be required to comply with the Corporate Transparency Act (“CTA”). The CTA, which will be enforced by the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (“FinCEN”), is designed to limit money laundering and other fraudulent…
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Nonsolicitation Agreements for Independent Contractors
Recent federal court interpretations of Washington’s Noncompetition Covenants Act, Chapter 49.62 RCW, (“Act”) may give employers new confidence in using properly drafted nonsolicitation agreements with their independent contractors, regardless of how much the independent contractors are paid. Some degree of…
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The Joint and Survivor Grantor Trust and the S Election
Following the death of the first spouse, a joint and survivor grantor trust remains an eligible S corporation shareholder for which no electing small business trust or qualified subchapter S trust election is required until after the death of the surviving spouse.
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Preparing Contracts After COVID-19
Incorporating Lessons Learned The spread of coronavirus (COVID-19) and responsive government measures to reduce the spread and curb the impact of the virus have led to unprecedented questions regarding the enforceability of contractual obligations. Many issues regarding non-performance remain unresolved.…
Read MoreCMS Stark Rule Changes Impact Permissible Physician Compensation and Profit Distribution Models
On December 2, 2020, CMS issued the long-awaited Final Sprint Rules, implementing significant revisions to the Stark physician self-referral regulations (42 CFR Part 411). Although many of the revisions are focused on facilitating value-based care arrangements and are generally positive…
Read MorePayroll Tax Deferral - FAQ for Employers
On August 8, 2020, President Trump issued a Memorandum entitled “Deferring Payroll Tax Obligations in Light of the Ongoing COVID-19 Disaster,” directing the Secretary of the Treasury to defer the withholding, deposit, and payment of certain payroll taxes. On August…
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