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News – February 13, 2025

KBR attorneys Mario Giannettino and Lindsey Nourse secure the dismissal of three separate matters.

News – January 13, 2025

Congratulations to KBR attorney Jaclyn F. Silver on a successful Motion for Summary Judgment in Supreme Court, Dutchess County on behalf of a healthcare facility!

News – October 14, 2024

KBR attorneys Mario C. Giannettino and Lindsey G. Nourse will be presenting a Strafford CLE webinar on the topic, “Defending Nursing Homes in Pressure Wound Cases: Impact of New Regulations, Burdens of Proof, Evidentiary Challenges”.

News – May 17, 2024

KBR senior litigation counsel Alyssa Schiffhauer obtained summary judgment warranting full dismissal of plaintiff’s complaint in a long-term care matter in Nassau County.

News – May 17, 2024

Congratulations to KBR partner Julie Mickiewicz on winning a defense verdict in Queens County Supreme Court on behalf of a skilled nursing facility!

News – May 17, 2024

Congratulations to KBR partner Philip Artusa on two recent wins!

Publications – Medical Malpractice

Failure to Authenticate Resident’s Signature Leads to Denial of Motion to Change Venue

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Publications – Skilled Nursing and Aging Services

KBR Wins Dismissal Based on Emergency Disaster Treatment Protection Act Immunity

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Publications – Skilled Nursing and Aging Services

New York Litigation Coordination Panel Orders Consolidation of Certain COVID Cases

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Publications – Securities and Directors & Officer Litigation

Adult Survivors Act Signed Into Law in New York

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Publications – Insurance Coverage

New York Governor Kathy Hochul Signs into Law an Amended Comprehensive Insurance Disclosure Act, Mitigating Some of the More Burdensome Requirements

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Publications – Medical Malpractice

Second Department Decision Places Increased Burden on Parties Asserting Quality-Assurance Privilege

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Publications – Skilled Nursing and Aging Services

New York State Senate Repeals COVID-19 Immunity Law

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Publications – Healthcare Law

Plaintiff Claims Dismissed by Federal Court Under the PREP Act

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Publications – Skilled Nursing, Assisted Living, Home Care & Hospice

Department of Health and Human Services Issues Advisory Opinion Concerning the Scope of the PREP Act

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Publications – Skilled Nursing and Aging Services

Long-Term Care Victory Curbs Class Action

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Publications – Healthcare Law

NY Bill Rolls Back COVID-19 Liability Protection for Health Care Workers

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Publications – Employment Practices Litigation

NY Expands Protection for Healthcare Workers Under its Whistleblower Law

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Publications – Skilled Nursing and Aging Services

Proposed NY State Senate Bill Would Allow for Remote Monitoring and Video Conferencing Equipment in the Rooms of Nursing Home Residents

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Publications – Employment Practices Litigation

OSHA Enforcement Addressing Coronavirus in the Workplace

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Publications – Skilled Nursing and Aging Services

Long-Term Care Providers and Covid-19-Related Laws

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Publications – General Liability

Statute of Limitations Tolled Due to COVID-19: What’s the Practical Effect

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Publications – Skilled Nursing and Aging Services

New York Limits Liability for Medical Professionals Responding to COVID-19

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Publications – Medical Malpractice

Medical Cannabis in the COVID-19 New York State Pause Era

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Publications – Skilled Nursing and Aging Services

HIPAA Compliance and COVID-19

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Publications – Healthcare Law

Recent Federal Emergency Actions for COVID-19 Lowers Barrier to Telehealth

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Publications – Employment Practices Litigation

Paid Sick Leave for New York Employees Under Quarantine Due to COVID-19

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Publications – Employment Practices Litigation

Protecting Employers and Employees from COVID-19’s Impact on the Workplace

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News – February 7, 2024

Congrats to KBR attorney Lindsey Nourse on obtaining two dismissals, one in a Medical Malpractice matter and the other in a Long Term Care matter!

Publications – General Liability

Court Rejects Private Claim for Bad Faith Reports of Medical Misconduct

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Publications – Medical Malpractice

CMS Finalizes Reversal of Arbitration in Residential Health Care Facilities

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Publications – Insurance Coverage

Proposed New York Legislation Would Increase Potential Liability for Insurers Accused of Unfair Settlement Practices

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Publications – Employment Practices and Wage & Hour Liability

Connecticut Enacts New Paid Family and Medical Leave Act

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Publications – Employment Practices Litigation

New York Court of Appeals Issues a Wage and Hour Victory to the Home Health Care Industry

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News – February 1, 2024

Congratulations to KBR Attorney Christina Christoforo on back to back summary judgment wins!

News – January 16, 2024

Congratulations to KBR attorneys Alyssa Schiffhauer and Keith Kaplan on a summary judgment win in a long-term care matter.

News – September 14, 2023

Mario C. Giannettino authored an article featured in McKnight’s Long-Term Care News addressing the subject of Quality Assurance privilege in skilled nursing facilities.

Publications – Skilled Nursing, Assisted Living, Home Care & Hospice

New York Litigation Coordination Panel Orders Consolidation of Certain COVID Cases

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Publications – Skilled Nursing, Assisted Living, Home Care & Hospice

New York State Senate Repeals COVID-19 Immunity Law

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Publications – Skilled Nursing, Assisted Living, Home Care & Hospice

The United States Government Files Statement of Interest Asserting that Claims that Fall Within the Scope of the PREP Act Are Completely Preempted

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