K&L Gates Triage: Emergency Preparedness and Response in Long Term Care - Part III
K&L Gates Triage: Emergency Preparedness and Response in Long Term Care - Part II
K&L Gates Triage: Emergency Preparedness and Response in Long Term Care
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Governor Bill Lee announced on January 15th that he would call the 114th General Assembly into a special session to address his proposed Education Freedom Act, disaster relief legislative package relevant to Hurricane Helene,...more
The re-election of former President Donald J. Trump is poised to significantly alter the landscape of antitrust enforcement, particularly within the energy and chemical industries. While the incoming administration has yet to...more
On May 29, 2024, Governor DeSantis signed HB 293 (2024), which amends Fla. Stat. Sec. 720.3035 as follows...more
Since my initial post on this subject in 2018, the world has once more undergone significant shifts, both on the global stage and within our own borders. As a result, I have taken a few moments to revisit my thoughts on this...more
Hurricane season is once again upon the North Atlantic basin, and coastal communities will potentially undergo a considerable test of emergency procedures when preparing for and responding to an approaching tropical cyclone....more
Natural disasters and other crises seem to happen every day. In addition to hurricanes, we now deal with tornadoes, floods, and fires. Join the Adams and Reese Crisis Preparedness team for a webinar on Wednesday, March 24,...more
California is used to wildfires. But the Golden State’s record-breaking 2020 wildfire season was particularly brutal. A blistering heat wave fueled dozens of simultaneous fires – conditions that spurred Gov. Gavin Newsom to...more
On Monday, March 9, 2020, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid (CMS) released information on permissible flexibilities and obligations that are in effect during a disaster and emergency resulting from COVID-19....more
IN RESPONSE TO RECORD-BREAKING FIRE LOSSES IN 2017, THE CALIFORNIA GOVERNOR SIGNED THE INSURANCE ADJUSTER ACT OF 2019 INTO LAW ON OCTOBER 3, 2019, WHICH NOW TAKES IMMEDIATE EFFECT TO GOVERN THE USE OF OUT-OF-STATE ADJUSTERS...more
Most of our past Blog posts have been focused on current events, analysis of new trends, and breaking news. Today, we are sharing some news that is eight months old but that offers a potential and promising path for getting...more
On July 12, 2019, Governor Newsom signed Assembly Bill (“AB”) 1054, which introduces major changes to the way California addresses wildfires in an emergency effort to financially stabilize the State’s electric utilities...more
The Arkansas Oil Marketers Association publication Breaking News referenced two announcements by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (“FMCSA”) which affect certain provisions of Parts 390-399 of Title 49 of the...more
Join Nossaman LLP on February 28, 2019 for the first presentation in Nossaman’s 2019 Water Webinar Series, "Preparedness, Relief, and Recovery: Regulatory Developments in Disaster Management for Water Providers." This...more
On September 17, 2018, the Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP) issued a National Interest Exemption (NIE) for certain employers that assist in Hurricane Florence relief activities. Under the NIE,...more
Hurricane Florence was the first major hurricane of the 2018 Atlantic hurricane season and inflicted considerable damage around the border of North Carolina and South Carolina. As property owners look toward recovery from...more
The National Hurricane Center has stated that Hurricane Florence, which is classified as a Category 4 storm, may hit the East Coast as early as Thursday, September 13. As a result, residents of North Carolina, South Carolina,...more
For me, the anniversary of 911 is principally for remembering and paying respect to the 2996 victims at the Twin Towers, the Pentagon and that Pennsylvania field, as well as the many individuals who have lost their life and...more
To ensure adequate staffing levels while responding to recent natural disasters in California, the California Public Employees’ Retirement System has modified the 960-hour limitation related to retired annuitants employed in...more
In the final episode of our three-part series on emergency preparedness and response in long term care, Kimi Gordy sits down with Sara Hamm, Senior Vice President of Successful Aging & Health Services for Lifespace...more
This is the first episode in a three-part series on emergency preparedness and response in long-term care. Recent hurricanes affecting the United States have brought to light the importance of health care providers devising a...more
This list of frequently asked questions was originally prepared by the law firm of Fisher Phillips in 2005, in response to Hurricanes Katrina, Rita and Wilma. It has been updated several times over the course of the past 12...more
For years, drones have been used to support recovery efforts in the aftermath of floods and other disasters, and the aftermath of Hurricane Harvey is proving to be no different, and we suspect that the same will be true...more
On March 24, 2017, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) released a memorandum encouraging participating providers to “seek out and participate in a full-scale, community-based exercise with their local and/or...more
The devastating impact of the wildfire that continues to burn throughout northern Alberta has left those directly affected with unanswered questions relating to sources of income and financial stability. Many workplaces have...more
Section 252.363, Florida Statutes, provides an extension for certain development-related permits and authorizations when the Governor declares a state of emergency, effective within the area covered by the emergency...more