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Eileen Elliott to give webcast on HIPAA compliance

EileenElliott-lowresSRH Law attorney Eileen Elliott will speak at a webcast about recent changes to HIPAA rules. The webcast is on February 5, 2014 at 1:00 p.m on Health IT Security. To register, click here.

The changes to the HIPAA privacy and security rules that went into effect in September 2013 are still unfamiliar to a number of entities required to comply with HIPAA because they provide services that involve the use or disclosure of protected health information. All entities that deal with health information or with healthcare organizations need to assess their compliance status against these new rules and identify high risk areas for preventive action. Many times, these high risk areas involve social media and new technology. This webcast will discuss:

  • Key provisions of the new rules
  • Implications of the revised definition of breach
  • What the new rule means for business associates and the organizations they serve
  • The structure of enforcement and fines
  •  How technology can help and hurt HIPAA compliance
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SRH Law hiring attorney to join Vermont firm

SRH Law is seeking a motivated attorney with 3-5 years of experience primarily in a transactional practice to join our legal team as an associate attorney in our Burlington, Vermont-based practice.

The attorney will focus on supporting the firm’s municipal and affordable housing practice areas. The firm is seeking candidates with experience in commercial real estate transactions, land use law, private and municipal project finance, municipal law, and/or landlord/tenant issues.

Candidates must be graduates of an accredited law school, hold a JD degree, and be admitted to practice before the Vermont Bar.  Experience in a law firm or corporate law department, including experience in one or more of the firm’s core practice areas, is preferred.

Interested candidates should email a cover letter and resume to Geoff Hand at ghand@srhlaw.com by December 31, 2013. No telephone calls please.

You can find out more about the firm at https://srhlaw.com.

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Geoff Hand appears before Vermont Supreme Court for Kingdom Community Wind Project

geoffrey-handSRH Law Partner Geoffrey Hand appeared yesterday before the Vermont Supreme Court arguing on behalf of Green Mountain Power.  The case involves a legal challenge to the stormwater permits issued to Green Mountain Power for the Kingdom Community Wind Project located in Lowell, Vermont.

The Burlington Free Press reported on Thursday’s Supreme Court argument.

Geoff is an experienced litigator who focuses his practice on renewable energy development, environmental litigation, land use permitting, municipal law, and general civil litigation. Read more about Geoff on the SRH Law website.

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Eileen Elliott discusses HIPAA compliance for small health care providers

EileenElliott-lowresSRH Law health care attorney Eileen Elliott spoke with Health IT Security about the concerns for small providers in complying with the new HIPAA Omnibus Rule.

In the article, Small healthcare providers digging through HIPAA paperwork, Eileen explains how the revised responsibilities, including business associate agreements for covered entities, can pose a challenge to smaller providers.

In addition, Eileen previously posted her six tips for healthcare providers about the new HIPAA Omnibus Rule.

Eileen has been an attorney for three decades and now focuses her practice on the areas of health care and employment law in Vermont. She has a wide range of commercial litigation, governmental, and corporate experience that informs her judgment and helps her counsel clients on a variety of legal matters. Read more about Eileen on the SRH Law website.

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SRH Law attorneys named 2013 Super Lawyers

Three SRH Law attorneys have been selected as 2013 New England Super Lawyers. Brian Dunkiel has been selected as a 2013 Super Lawyer for environmental law. Brian is a co-founder of the firm and serves as a trusted legal advisor to some of Vermont’s leading businesses and nonprofit organizations. His clients operate in a wide range of areas, from real estate and renewable energy, to agriculture and food products, green consumer goods, and publishing.

For the third year, Geoffrey Hand has been selected as a Rising Star for environmental litigation. Geoff is an experienced litigator who focuses his practice on renewable energy development, environmental litigation, land use permitting, municipal law, and general civil litigation. In addition, Justin McCabe has been selected as a 2013 Rising Star for intellectual property. Justin is an intellectual property attorney focused on bringing practical and value laden solutions to clients with intellectual property needs.

Super Lawyers is a rating service of outstanding lawyers from more than 70 practice areas who have attained a high-degree of peer recognition and professional achievement. The selection process is multi-phased and includes independent research, peer nominations and peer evaluations.

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Legal job opening: SRH Law hiring attorney to join Vermont law firm

SRH Law is seeking a motivated attorney with 3-5 years of experience to join our legal team as an associate attorney in our Burlington, Vermont-based practice.

The attorney will focus on supporting the firm’s civil litigation, municipal, and affordable housing practice areas. The firm is seeking candidates with experience in civil litigation, real estate transactions, land use law, private and municipal project finance, municipal law, and/or landlord/tenant issues.

Candidates must be graduates of an accredited law school, hold a JD degree, and be admitted to practice before the Vermont Bar. Experience in a law firm or corporate law department, including experience in one or more of the firm’s core practice areas, is preferred.

Interested candidates should email a cover letter and resume to Geoff Hand at ghand@srhlaw.com by November 22, 2013. No telephone calls please.

You can find out more about the firm at www.dunkielsaunders.com.

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SRH Law partners to present and moderate at the 2013 Renewable Energy Vermont Conference

Brian Dunkiel will be speaking about marketing renewables in compliance with the law at the 2013 Renewable Energy Conference and Expo . Dunkiel will present during the “Making Projects Happen & Seeing Results” workshop session from 2:15 to 3:30 p.m. on the first day of the event, October 28.

In addition, Andrew Raubvogel and Geoffrey Hand will be moderating workshop sessions at the REV conference on the second day, Tuesday, October 29. Raubvogel will moderate the net-metering workshop,“Where to from Here?” from 11:05 a.m. to 12:05 p.m. Hand will moderate the “Permitting Renewables in Vermont: Past Success Stories and Future Recommendations from the Siting Commission” from 2:35 to 3:35 p.m.

The event will be held on October 28 and 29 at the Sheraton Hotel & Conference Center in Burlington, VT. Visit the Renewable Energy Vermont website for the conference agenda with descriptions of the workshop sessions and to register for the event.

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Justin McCabe to present on copyright issues at 2013 Vermont Arts Summit

JMSRH Law intellectual property attorney Justin McCabe will present at the 2013 Vermont Arts Summit on Saturday, October 26 at the Vermont State House in Montpelier.

The presentation, Copyright Basics in the Digital Age, begins at 11 a.m. and  covers the nature, scope and duration of copyright protection; how to obtain and maintain copyright protection; a discussion of the different kinds of copyrighted works; monetization; and an overview of the litigation process, including summaries on damages and defenses.  Also, the presentation discusses the development of copyright in the age of the Internet and the way that the fundamental concepts are adapting to new technologies, while addressing the statutory protections given to websites under the Digital Millennium Copyright Act, issues of cybersquatting, social media copyright policies, and the special concerns caused by new forms of publishing.

Following this presentation, attendees should have a basic understanding of copyright law and be able to identify potential issues as copyright work creators. In the afternoon, McCabe will also take part in small group clinics where people can bring their IP questions.

Visit the Vermont Arts Council website for a full description of the event and to register for the summit.

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SRH Law attorneys publish article for food producers on gluten-free labeling

Food Manufacturing logoFood Manufacturing magazine published Brian Dunkiel and Rebecca Boucher’s article for food producers regarding the new standards for gluten-free labeling. In August, the FDA announced the new standards that are aimed to protect those with Celiac disease. The article explains the details of the new rule and what food companies need to know to comply with the regulations and avoid the risk of regulatory enforcement action.

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8 marketing tips for green advertising

http://www.flickr.com/photos/will_spark/8602965477/Brian Dunkiel and Rebecca Boucher shared their 8 Legal Tips for Green Ads with Target Marketing. The attorneys provide suggestions for avoiding potentially deceptive advertising, including avoiding general claims, such as simply claiming a product is “eco-friendly.” The tips also highlight the importance of a “reasonable consumer” in making claims.

The article also explains how the revised FTC Green Guides are a key resource for environmental marketing.

Brian regularly advises clients on the development, substantiation, approval, and defense of advertising campaigns helping green consumer product companies, renewable energy companies, marketing professionals, and others manage the legal risk presented by on-package claims, along with marketing in other media, including print, television, web video, and social media. See Brian’s full bio on his attorney page, Rebecca’s attorney page, and the Green Marketing practice area on the firm website.

photo by Will Spark

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