Release of Information

SEC Staff Seeking Hard Drives, Etc. (but without authority)

Last month brought us this story from Reuters, in which we learned that the SEC “has become more aggressive in seeking full hard drives from the companies and individuals it investigates, startling defense lawyers who...more

Massachusetts Wage Act Release Must Be Clear and Specific

The Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court recently addressed a significant issue to Massachusetts employers—whether general releases can bar employees from bringing Wage Act claims against their employers. Crocker v. Townsend...more

Health Law: Family Feud Redux - The Release of Information to Family Members - HIPAA 164.510(B) & the New Standard

It has always been difficult to make determinations regarding what information can be provided to a family member once a patient or long-term care resident has passed away....more