Amita Sanghvi & Kristen Rosati Explain What Reproductive Privacy Ruling Means for Covered Entities

The U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Texas recently issued a nationwide injunction, vacating a federal rule that strengthened HIPAA privacy protections for reproductive health care information. While the decision eases compliance burdens for covered entities, it also removes the legal shelter the rule had provided around disclosures of sensitive reproductive health care data. In the latest Coppersmith Brief, “Federal Judge Vacates HIPAA Reproductive Health Care Privacy Rule," Amita Sanghvi and Kristen Rosati break down the court’s reasoning and explore the implications for HIPAA-covered organizations moving forward. Advising clients on health data privacy, cybersecurity, and digital health innovation, Amita served as a senior attorney at the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) before returning to private practice. During her time at HHS, she...

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Kristen Rosati Awarded American Health Law Association’s Top Honor for Exceptional Leadership in Health Law

The American Health Law Association (AHLA) recently awarded Partner and former AHLA president Kristen Rosati with its highest annual distinction — the David J. Greenburg Founders Award. The award recognizes individuals who exemplify the values of AHLA’s founder: A deep commitment to health law, sustained service to the association, and exceptional qualities of leadership. “I have been involved in AHLA for more than 25 years, and it’s been a great professional joy every step of the way,” Kristen said. “AHLA is a fantastic organization that fosters collegiality and excellence in the health law profession. It’s full of people who care deeply about the association and each other, and I’m extremely honored to have received this recognition.” Kristen has been a driving force within AHLA as a Fellow,...

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Votebeat Taps Andy Gaona to Share Insight on Cochise County Election Dispute Settlement

Partner Andy Gaona offered his legal perspective in a recent Votebeat article examining a controversial settlement that raises important questions for elections statewide. The case centers around a 2023 Cochise County all-mail election for a proposed tax to fund a new jail — now invalidated after a legal challenge revealed the county failed to send ballots to more than 11,000 inactive voters. The settlement at issue halts the tax’s collection until a new election can be held in November and awards $130,000 in attorneys’ fees to the plaintiff. Andy noted the settlement is troubling, not just because of the payout to the plaintiff, but also because the judge refused to allow Secretary of State Adrian Fontes to challenge it and the parties’ agreement to invalidate the results...

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KJZZ Turns to Andy Gaona for Insight on Chandler Mayoral Eligibility Dispute

A complaint filed recently in Maricopa County Superior Court has sparked questions about whether Chandler Mayor Kevin Hartke was ever eligible to run for that office, citing language in the city’s charter that arguably could have prevented him from being elected. KJZZ Phoenix interviewed election law expert and Partner Andy Gaona to break down the legal complexities of the situation while detailing what this could mean for the City of Chandler. Andy explained that under Chandler’s charter, anyone who has served two consecutive terms — regardless of whether on the City Council or as Mayor — is ineligible to hold office again until a four-year break has passed. Despite this rule, Hartke ran for Mayor in 2018 after serving two terms on the Council. He went...

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Kristen Rosati Shares Insight on Rising Threats of Ransomware Mailed Physically to Health Care Organizations

A recent string of mailed extortion demands has caught health care organizations off guard, signaling a shift in ransomware tactics. Partner Kristen Rosati was featured in a Healthcare Risk Management article, emphasizing the importance for health care organizations to prepare for these emerging threats. The paper ransomware letters claimed sensitive data had been stolen and demanded more than $250,000 in Bitcoin within 10 days. Although an increasing number of health care staff now receive training to avoid suspicious links and spot phishing emails, physical letters tend to feel more legitimate and urgent than these digital phishing tactics. This method also bypasses the expensive email filters and security systems set up to catch digital threats, making it even more difficult to detect. “Snail mail doesn’t leave a digital...

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Ranking Arizona Honors Coppersmith Brockelman in Two Competitive Legal Categories

Coppersmith Brockelman has once again garnered recognition for its legal excellence, earning two top 10 placements in Ranking Arizona’s 2025 edition. The firm secured the No. 2 spot among the state’s Top 10 Cannabis Law Firms and was named on the list of Arizona’s Top 10 Law Firms with 25 Attorneys or Fewer. The rankings reflect the team’s ability to deliver thoughtful, effective counsel across complex legal matters. Ranking Arizona is the state’s largest business opinion poll, with results determined by thousands of community votes. The lists spotlight organizations that demonstrate exceptional service, leadership, and impact in their respective industries. Coppersmith Brockelman is known for bringing clarity to complexity, blending sharp legal insight with real-world practicality. Whether working through regulatory shifts in cannabis law or advising on...

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