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In two recent California appellate decisions, courts addressed employment law issues involving volunteers and unpaid interns.  Both decisions are of interest to healthcare organizations.  Hospitals rely heavily on volunteers such as baby cuddlers in the NICU, patient ambassadors, story tellers, pet therapy teams and gift shop staff.  Similarly, interns are […]

Effective risk management is a key aspect of any commercial transaction. Along with managing risks related to privacy, infringement and other commercial issues, in many cases this includes managing environmental risk as well. 7 Keys to Environmental Risk Management in Commercial Transactions Environmental risk in commercial deals can take various […]

The case clarified that undue influence alone is not enough for guardianship. Courts require clear proof of harm or risk to the person’s safety and well-being. In this case, influence was shown, but no actual harm or danger to the person was proven. Guardianship should protect vulnerable adults from real […]

Federal environmental compliance is complex. But, it is also extremely important. Noncompliance can expose companies of all sizes to substantial liability—not only in government enforcement proceedings, but also in civil litigation involving commercial disputes and statutory private rights of action. So, what does it take to effectively manage federal environmental […]