Jul 20 2026

Mel Soliz Discusses Latest Developments in Interoperability Litigation on AHLA Podcast

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Partner Mel Soliz recently joined the American Health Law Association’s Speaking of Health Law podcast for an episode examining the latest developments in interoperability litigation and what emerging disputes may mean for the health care industry. In this episode, Mel spoke with Brendan Keeler, Interoperability Practice Lead at HTD Health, and Amy Bagge-Smith, General Counsel and Head of Regulatory Affairs at Arcadia, about cases currently shaping interoperability law, including how courts and industry stakeholders are responding to disputes involving health data access, privacy, national exchange frameworks, and CMS’ Aligned Networks initiative. The discussion builds on Mel’s work advising health care organizations, networks/exchanges, technology companies, and data platforms on privacy, interoperability, governance, contracting, and litigation risk across the evolving health data exchange ecosystem. Mel and her team lead a...

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Jul 16 2026

Partner Bo Dul Named to Az Business Magazine’s Most Influential Women of 2026

Naomi Jorgensen
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An accomplished leader known for her extensive impact across election, public, and political law, Partner Sambo “Bo” Dul was featured in Az Business magazine’s 2026 list of the Most Influential Women in Arizona Business. The publication’s editorial board and a panel of past recipients selected Bo as one of 34 honorees from a field of more than 2,200 women in consideration. “I’m humbled to be part of such an outstanding group of leaders who are actively bettering Arizona’s communities and creating opportunities for future generations,” said Bo. “This recognition is a reminder that my dedication to public service and free and fair elections is making a real, meaningful difference in our state.” In addition to the Most Influential Women honor, Bo's leadership has been celebrated through numerous...

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Jul 06 2026

Jill Chasson Breaks Down New Court Guidance on PIPs & Adverse Employment Actions in HR Laws

Naomi Jorgensen
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Performance improvement plans (PIPs) remain a common tool for addressing workplace performance and conduct issues, but evolving discrimination standards have raised new questions about when PIPs could trigger liability concerns for employers. In the July issue of HR Laws, Partner Jill Chasson examined a new U.S. First Circuit Court of Appeals decision that offered helpful guidance on how courts may evaluate PIPs under the post-Muldrow standard for adverse employment actions. Jill analyzed the recent Walsh v. HNTB case, which involved a long-tenured employee who claimed her placement on a PIP supported age discrimination and constructive discharge claims. The court found that the PIP did not change the employee’s pay, title, responsibilities, or opportunities, and therefore did not qualify as an adverse employment action. Still, the court affirmed...

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Jul 01 2026

Mel Soliz Presents on Information Blocking Enforcement for The Sequoia Project

Naomi Jorgensen
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Partner Mel Soliz recently participated in The Sequoia Project’s webinar, “Information Blocking in the Age of Enforcement,” hosted through its Interoperability Matters Information Sharing Workgroup. The webinar focused on the evolving information blocking enforcement landscape, including industry readiness, federal enforcement resources, state-level information sharing developments, and emerging litigation trends. Mel presented on recent litigation involving information blocking concepts, including disputes over access restrictions, competition and market-power issues, network trust and downstream use of health data, and the technical functionality of health data integrations. Mel’s presentation highlighted how information blocking is moving beyond regulatory compliance and into business disputes, state enforcement actions, and anti-competition claims. She also discussed the practical importance of documenting decisions to restrict, condition, or suspend access based on privacy, security, technical, contractual, patient-safety, or...

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Jun 04 2026

Chambers USA Recognizes Coppersmith Brockelman in 2026 Legal Rankings

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Chambers USA, the world’s leading legal data and analytics provider, has featured 10 of our 29 lawyers in its 2026 guide highlighting the top attorneys and law firms nationwide.  Along with earning repeat recognition locally in three key practice areas — Labor & Employment, Litigation: General Commercial, and Healthcare — the firm achieved a second consecutive national ranking in Privacy & Data Security: Healthcare, reflecting our continued momentum in this complex, quickly evolving sector of law.   2026 Chambers USA nationally recognized attorneys:  Kristen Rosati, Privacy & Data Security: Healthcare Mel Soliz, Privacy & Data Security: Healthcare Attorneys recognized for their expertise in Arizona:  Gabriel Aragon, Litigation: General Commercial  Keith Beauchamp, Litigation: General Commercial  Kent Brockelman, Labor & Employment  Jill Chasson, Labor & Employment   John DeWulf, Litigation: General Commercial  Erin Dunlap, Healthcare  Karen Owens, Healthcare  Kristen Rosati, Healthcare   Marki Stewart, Healthcare  Mel Soliz, Healthcare  “We’re honored to see so many Coppersmith...

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May 12 2026

Mel Soliz Presents to Arizona Medical Association on Health Information Exchange Participation & Risk

Naomi Jorgensen
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Partner Mel Soliz recently spoke at the Arizona Medical Association’s 2026 Annual Meeting on the legal and operational issues physicians should understand when participating in health information networks and health information exchanges. In her presentation, “Connected Care, Shared Risk: What Physicians Need to Know About Health Information Network and Exchange Participation,” Mel provided a practical overview of major national exchange frameworks and networks, including the DURSA, CommonWell, Carequality, TEFCA, CMS Aligned Networks, and community-based HIEs, as well as the rights, obligations, and risks health care providers face when connecting to these frameworks. Mel’s practice focuses on health technology, interoperability, complex data-sharing arrangements, AI governance, SaaS contracting, and state and federal privacy compliance. She regularly advises clients operating at the intersection of innovation, regulation, and health care delivery. Learn...

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