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Posted on August 26, 2016August 29, 2016 by wp@dhali.com

Newsletter Fall 2016
Calculating Overtime Just Got Trickier for Some Employers by: Laura K. Sitar
Leading by Example by: Marilynn W. Allemann L.C.S.W., CPC
Partnering with Outside Counsel Provides Certain Protections in Investigations by: Kimberli Poppe-Smart
HIPAA Violation Results in $650,000 Settlement & Corrective Action Plan for Business Associate by: Patricia N. Scidmore
OCR Settlement and Update by: Darryl A. Ross

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Posted on June 7, 2016June 15, 2016 by wp@dhali.com

Newsletter Summer 2016
Sorting Through the Weeds: Understanding the Conflicts Between State and Federal Medical Marijuana Laws by : Andrew R. Quinio
At Last: Guidance on When the Statute of Limitations Embodied in MICRA is Applicable by : Larry T. Pleiss
Retaliation Claims and The Labor Commissioner by : Laura K. Sitar
Leadership Missteps/ Mistakes by : Marilynn W. Allemann, L.C.S.W., CPC

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Posted on March 1, 2016March 28, 2016 by wp@dhali.com

Newsletter Spring 2016
The California End of Life Option Act: To Participate or Not To Participate by : Larry T. Pleiss and Kimberli Poppe-Smart, JD, RN, BSN, CPHRM, CHC
Winn v. Pioneer Medical Group, Inc.: Analytical Integrity Demands Clarification by : Larry T. Pleiss
California’s Mandatory Sick Leave by : Laura K. Sitar
Leadership and Non Verbal Communication by : Marilynn W. Allemann, L.C.S.W., CPC

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Posted on December 3, 2015December 11, 2015 by wp@dhali.com

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Newsletter Fall 2015
A Great Combination: Wroten & Associates Merging with Madory, Pleiss, & McGrath, APC
A New Year’s Resolution for Assisted Living Facilities by: Lora A. Ajello
Window of Opportunity for Employers: AB 1506 by: Laura K. Sitar
Are You Listening? Can You Hear Me Now? by: Marilynn W. Allemann, L.C.S.W., CPC

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Posted on August 6, 2015November 12, 2015 by wp@dhali.com

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Newsletter Summer 2015
What’s On Your Wall by: Andrew R. Quino
Reference Checks by: Laura K. Sitar
Change: Do You Have What It Takes? by: Marilynn W. Allemann, LCSW, CPC

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Posted on April 9, 2015November 10, 2015 by wp@dhali.com

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Newsletter Spring 2015
Conquering a Department of Labor Investigation by: Laura K. Sitar
What to Do When a Resident Refuses Transfer Discharge by: Andrea R. Sitar
End-of-Life: Difficult Conversations by: Marilynn Allemann, L.C.S.W., CPC
Drive by Shakedowns – Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) by: Stephen R. Hunter

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Posted on October 11, 2014November 11, 2015 by wp@dhali.com

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Newsletter Fall/Winter 2014
Ins and Outs of Resident Transfer and Discharge by: Kimberli Poppe-Smart and Joan R. Redden, RN, BC, CLNC
Communication and Technology by: Marilynn Allemann, L.C.S.W., CPC
New California Employment Laws for 2015 by: Laura K. Sitar

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Posted on July 11, 2014November 11, 2015 by wp@dhali.com

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Newsletter Summer 2014
Ballot Initiative Number 1606: “A Wolf in Sheep’s Clothing” by: Darryl A. Ross and Ryan J. Anderson
Compliance Through Ethical Attitude by: Kimberli Poppe-Smart
Allegations of Understaffing Are Not Elder Abuse by: Laura K. Sitar
Arbitration and the Power of the FAA by: Andrea R. Sitar
Managing Pessimism – An Alternative Approach by: Marilynn Allemann, L.C.S.W, CPC

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Posted on April 11, 2014November 11, 2015 by wp@dhali.com

spring-2014

Newsletter Spring 2014
Innovation Across the Spectrum of Care by: Kippy L. Wroten
Litigation Holds: What, Why and How by: Kimberli Poppe-Smart and Sarah P. Gates
Engaging in the Interactive Process by: Laura K. Sitar
The Importance of Critical Thinking by: Marilynn Allemann, L.C.S.W, CPC

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Posted on November 11, 2013November 11, 2015 by wp@dhali.com

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Newsletter Fall/Winter 2013
Looking Ahead to 2014 in Long Term Care by: Kimberli Poppe-Smart
Decision-Making: Deciding How to Decide by: Marilynn Allemann, L.C.S.W, CPC
New California Employment Laws for 2014 by: Laura K. Sitar
Limiting Your Qui Tam Exposure by: Kimberli Poppe-Smart

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Posted on July 11, 2013November 11, 2015 by wp@dhali.com

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Newsletter Summer 2013
Creating a PPACA Mandatory Compliance Program by: Kimberli Poppe-Smart
HITECH: Ignore at Your Own Peril by: Darryl A. Ross
Who is a Supervisor? by: Laura K. Sitar
Managing Change in the Workplace by: Marilynn Allemann, L.C.S.W., CPC

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Posted on April 11, 2013November 11, 2015 by wp@dhali.com

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Newsletter Spring 2013
Navigating the New Omnibus Privacy Rules by: Regina A. Casey
Responding to Record Requests by: Regina A. Casey
Expanded Business Associate Rules Under HITECH by: Regina A. Casey
Monitoring the Use of Company Computers by Employees by: Laura K. Sitar
California Employers Do Not Have to Accommodate Medical Marijuana Users by: Carmen S. Sciabica
Tips for Managing the Difficult Patient and Family by: Marilynn W. Allemann, L.C.S.W., CPC

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Posted on November 11, 2012November 11, 2015 by wp@dhali.com

Newsletter Fall 2012
New California Employment Laws for 2013 by: Laura K. Sitar
Cutting Out the Middle Man by: Kippy L. Wroten
In the Eye of the Storm by: Kimberli Poppe-Smart
Surveillance of Residents by: Ryan J. Anderson
Risky Business: Apologies by: Marilynn Allemann L.C.S.W., CPC

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Posted on July 11, 2012November 11, 2015 by wp@dhali.com

Newsletter Summer 2012
Making A Difference – A Call to Action by: Kippy L. Wroten
Arbitration of Employee Disputes by: Laura K. Sitar
In Defense of the Dogs by: Sarah P. Gates
Effective Relationships by: Marilynn Allemann L.C.S.W., CPC

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Posted on April 11, 2012November 11, 2015 by wp@dhali.com

Newsletter Spring 2012
Using Effective Progressive Discipline to Reduce Employee Turnover (Part II in Series) by: Laura K. Sitar
The Frog and The Scorpion, Our Conference by: Kippy L. Wroten
Dying with Dignity – A Different Prespective by: Regina A. Casey
Time Management by: Marilynn Allemann

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Posted on January 11, 2012November 11, 2015 by wp@dhali.com

Newsletter Winter 2012
Employee Turnover: Effects & Implications Beyond the Obvious by: Darryl A. Ross
Musings of a Frustrated Warrior: Championing the Rights of the Long Term Care Professional by: Kippy L. Wroten
Treating the Elderly with Dignity by: Regina A. Casey
Wage and Hour Update by: Laura K. Sitar
Customer Service by: Marilynn Allemann

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Posted on September 11, 2011November 11, 2015 by wp@dhali.com

Newsletter Late Summer 2011
The Increasing Number Of Claims For Violation Of Resident’s Rights And Its Impact On Liability Costs by: Regina A. Casey
Dukes Revisited: A Much Needed Win For Employers by: Laura K. Sitar
Postscript: 1 Year After Humboldt by: Kippy L. Wroten
Purposeful Leadership by: Marilynn Allemann

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Posted on July 11, 2011November 11, 2015 by wp@dhali.com

Newsletter Summer 2011
Managing Emotions when Mediating Elder Abuse Cases by: Regina A. Casey
Wage and Hour Litigation: PAGA Claims by: Laura K. Sitar
The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act by: Carmen Sciabica
Building Morale by: Marilynn Allemann

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Posted on April 11, 2011November 11, 2015 by wp@dhali.com

Newsletter Spring 2011
The Lavender Trial (Part 3): Copycat Class Action Cases Continue by: Kippy L. Wroten
The Benefits of Inside/ Outside Counsel by: Darryl A. Ross
Social Media and Employment by: Laura K. Sitar
Communication and Conflict by: Marilynn Allemann

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Posted on January 11, 2011November 11, 2015 by wp@dhali.com

Newsletter Winter 2011
The Lavender Trial (Part 2): Did a Mathematic Fiction Result in $600+ Million Error? by: Kippy L. Wroten
E-discovery Hot Topics by: Sarah P. Gates

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Posted on November 11, 2010November 11, 2015 by wp@dhali.com

Newsletter Fall 2010
The Lavender Trial (Part 1): Understanding the Loss in Humboldt by: Kippy L. Wroten
Higher Acuity Means Higher Risk by: Cynthia Uptmore
Class Actions: Alive and Well by: Laura K. Sitar

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Posted on July 11, 2010November 11, 2015 by wp@dhali.com

Newsletter Summer 2010
10 Steps to Keep Your Quality Assurance Program Private by: Kippy L. Wroten
Developing Leadership by: Marilynn Allemann

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Posted on April 11, 2010November 11, 2015 by wp@dhali.com

Newsletter Spring 2010
Will You Be Able to Enforce Arbitration Agreements in the Future? by: Stephen Hunter

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Posted on November 11, 2009November 11, 2015 by wp@dhali.com

Newsletter Fall 2009
New Electronic Discovery Rules Now In-Effect in California by: Sarah P. Gates

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Posted on July 11, 2009November 11, 2015 by wp@dhali.com

Newsletter Summer 2009
What is the Employee Free Choice Act? Employee Education is Vital by: Laura K. Sitar
When Negotiating is Best by: Regina Carey

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Posted on April 11, 2009November 11, 2015 by wp@dhali.com

Newsletter Spring 2009
Facility Inspections – Proposed Changes by: Carmen Sciabica
What is Risk Management? Why is it Important to You? by: Cynthia Uptmore
When Mediation is Best by: Regina Carey

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Litigation Threatening Future of Nursing Home Industry by: Kippy L. Wroten - May 20-26, 2002
Elder Abuse: Million Dollar Litigation by: Kippy L. Wroten
Fighting Elder Abuse Claims by: Kippy L. Wroten
Regulatory Catch 22: Creating a Litigation Super Fund by: Kippy L. Wroten
Is It Elder Abuse? by: Kippy L. Wroten
Turning the Tide Against Abuse Claims by: Kippy L. Wroten
Prognosis Guarded: Emerging Insights in Elder Care Litigation by: Kippy L. Wroten
Administrators Have An Absolute Duty to Report Abuse
Use and Enforcement of Arbitration Agreements in Long Term Care by: Sarah P. Gates
Consumer Class Actions: A Growing Phenomenon In the Elder Abuse Arena
...But First, Let's Kill All the Lawyers by: Kippy L. Wroten - Nov. 26, 2001

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