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State of Emergency Natural Disasters Hurricane Harvey

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FEMA – Who, What, When, and How of Filing Claims, Part 2

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The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) is responsible for implementing the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Act, which authorizes federal assistance when the President issues a federal declaration for...more

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Employers Brace for Hurricane Irma

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With many Americans still reeling from the devastation of Hurricane Harvey, the next storm is already approaching. Hurricane Irma, one of the strongest storms ever recorded, is approaching Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin...more

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HHS Issues Limited Waiver of HIPAA Sanctions Post-Hurricane Harvey

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has used its authority to waive certain provisions of HIPAA in response to Hurricane Harvey. HHS previously declared a public health emergency in Texas and Louisiana...more

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HHS Seeks to Ease Burden of Hurricane on Health Care Organizations

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As Hurricane Harvey continues to have a devastating impact throughout Southeast Texas, Louisiana and the Southeast, our thoughts are with the hundreds of thousands struggling through this difficult time....more

Obermayer Rebmann Maxwell & Hippel LLP

Hurricane Harvey, HIPAA, and Access to Health Information

Hurricane Harvey has been pummeling the Gulf Coast since Monday, with nearly 52 inches of rainfall in parts of Texas. The storm has displaced thousands of people from their homes and has resulted in over 30 reported deaths....more

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Employers Should Be Prepared to Deal with the Aftermath of Hurricane Harvey

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In the wake of the devastation caused by Hurricane Harvey, many employers are faced with questions as they prepare to resume normal operations. Some of the most common questions, such as those arising under the Fair Labor...more

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Reparando los Daños: Las Responsabilidades del Empleador como Consecuencia del Huracán Harvey

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El huracán Harvey está inundando implacablemente el sureste de Texas y las áreas aledañas, resultando en inundaciones y daños sin precedentes. A medida que la tormenta se agrava, muchos empleadores se han preguntado cómo...more

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Picking Up the Pieces: Employer Responsibilities in the Aftermath of Hurricane Harvey

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Hurricane Harvey is relentlessly drenching southeast Texas and the surrounding areas, resulting in unprecedented flooding and damage. As the storm rages, many employers are wondering how to respond and what happens next....more

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