KINLEY LAW POSTS

State ballot measures and state legislatures have slowly but steadily legalized the use of marijuana. The specifics of the law have unique ramifications for people and businesses even if they never roll a joint. As one example, Federal law still prohibits the use, sale and marketing of marijuana. Professionals advising employers, banks, and health care providers have unique issues in determining reactions to events. For example, should a bank do business with an organizat

An attorney’s role in any potential breach is to lead an assessment of the breach and to help clients determine whether to disclose a breach by applying the law to the factual investigation. Such an assessment is required for covered entities when a breach is suspected under Modifications to the HIPAA Privacy, Security, Enforcement, and Breach Notification Rules, and under the HITECH Act and the Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act (GINA) and the corresponding regulation