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Major Changes in Connecticut Cannabis Laws for 2024: What You Need to Know

Several new laws and amendments went into effect last week on, July 1, 2024, bringing major changes to the cannabis and hemp industry in Connecticut. Here's a detailed look at the primary bill, Public Act 24-76 (the “Act”),...more

The New Corporate Transparency Act Takes Effect January 1, 2024: Make Sure That You and Your Company are in Compliance

**Updated November 30, 2023** On January 1, 2024, the new federal Corporate Transparency Act (CTA) will take effect. The CTA is a new federal initiative to limit money laundering that will require most companies and their...more

Connecticut's Highly-Anticipated Canna-Business Revolving Loan Fund is Launched: Informational Webinars this Week

On August 28, 2023 the Social Equity Council (SEC) and Connecticut’s Department of Economic and Community Development (DECD) announced the launch of the much anticipated Canna-Business Revolving Loan Fund that will provide...more

Understanding Your Organization's Obligations Connecting to Connie:  First Deadline for Hospitals and Labs Approaching May 3, 2022

Connecticut’s health information exchange (HIE), Connie, is live and operational.  Pursuant to Connecticut Public Act 17-2, hospitals and labs only have until May 3, 2022 to begin the process of connecting with Connie. All...more

ONC Releases New Guidance FAQs on Information Blocking

Recently, the Office of the National Coordinator for Health IT (ONC) issued a new series of helpful FAQs related to its information blocking regulations. The new FAQs cover a wide range of topics, including the content and...more

Manufacturing Updates - Fall 2021

Welcome to Manufacturing Updates, Pullman & Comley’s quarterly publication that summarizes important legal developments for manufacturers. Manufacturing Updates brings together insights from attorneys across our many practice...more

An Overview of Data Privacy and Protection Laws for Manufacturers

For many manufacturers, data privacy and protection laws may seem like legal concerns that apply to other, more consumer-facing companies.  While that may be largely true, given the ubiquitous nature of data, no business can...more

Vox Article on Vulnerabilities of COVID-19 Testing Registration System Serves as Reminder of the Dangers of Tracking Tech on HIPAA...

In 2018, we published an article on Walgreens’ use of session replay scripts and how such use could lead to an accidental data breach under HIPAA. Last week, an article in Vox explained how Walgreens was again apparently...more

The New Information Blocking Rules: Preventing Harm Exception and Test Results

Spring is approaching, pandemic restrictions are (we hope responsibly) lifting, and the April 5, 2021 deadline for compliance with the new information blocking rules are looming.  We continue our Frequently Asked Question...more

The New Information Blocking Rules: What Providers Need to Know Before the April 5 Deadline

Navigating the challenges posed by the new information blocking rules issued by the Office of the National Coordinator for Health IT (ONC) is not solely the job of IT Departments, outside consultants and software companies. ...more

The COVID-19 Telehealth Boom Might be Here to Stay, but HIPAA Flexibility Might Not

One of the many changes brought by the COVID-19 pandemic may be the permanent expansion of telehealth. According to a recent study, the US telehealth market is expected to witness 80% year-over-year growth in 2020. ...more

Health IT Update – Reconciling HHS’ Recent Proposed Rules Concerning Electronic Health Information with Connecticut’s Information...

Connecticut healthcare providers should give heed to three sets of recently proposed rules issued by the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services (HHS) interpreting some of the federal laws relating to electronic health...more

ALERT: Prepare to be Ransomed: A Primer on Legal Obligations Before and After Ransomware Strikes

According to a recent U.S. Government Interagency report, ransomware is the fastest growing malware threat, targeting users of all types. An incredible 51 percent of respondents in a January 2017 study by the Ponemon...more

Cyber Law Tracker: New Connecticut Cybersecurity Strategy

As its next step in the creation and implementation of a cybersecurity plan, the State of Connecticut has created a Cybersecurity Strategy document. This strategy specifically highlights the roles and vulnerabilities of state...more

HIPAA in the Age of Ransomware

According to a recent US Government Interagency report, ransomware is the fastest growing malware threat, targeting users of all types, including health care facilities. This past spring, for example, the WannaCry ransomware...more

Alert: 2016 Round-Up: Key Decisions Affecting Connecticut Health Care Providers

Connecticut state and federal courts faced a number of significant health care issues last year. We have summarized those cases that we think are particularly relevant to Connecticut hospitals, group practices and individual...more

Joint Commission Confirms Ban on Texting of Patient Care Orders

After briefly considering a reversal of its prohibition on texting orders, The Joint Commission (TJC), in consultation with the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), announced last month that its ban would continue...more

ALERT: Re-docking at the Safe Harbor: US Copyright Office Requires Re-Registration for Digital Millennium Copyright Act Safe...

On December 1, 2016, the US Copyright Office outlined a new online procedure for websites, hosting companies, mobile app publishers and other internet services that permit user-generated content (service providers) to...more

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