Karen Owens Reappointed to Arizona Society of Healthcare Attorneys Board of Directors

Karen Owens Outlines Key Arizona Peer Review Updates for AzSHA

For the first time since 2005, the Arizona Court of Appeals addressed substantive peer review issues in 2021. To help its members understand them better, the Arizona Society of Healthcare Attorneys (AzSHA) turned to Karen Owens to unpack the impact on the peer review process. Karen’s blog summarized key takeaways from Sharifi Takieh v. O’Meara (“Takieh”) and Sharifi v. Banner Health (“Sharifi”): Takieh affirmed the prohibition on discovery of peer review documents and made clear that hospitals cannot be required to prepare privilege logs in connection with claims of peer review confidentiality. Sharifi affirmed the prohibition on discovery of peer review documents and made clear that hospitals cannot be required to prepare privilege logs in connection with claims of peer review confidentiality. Although Sharifi is an...

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Super Lawyers Honors 13 Coppersmith Brockelman Attorneys

PHOENIX – (April 7, 2022) – Coppersmith Brockelman, a prominent Phoenix-based business law firm, announced today that 13 of its 21 attorneys have been recognized in Super Lawyers’ 2022 edition, with Keith Beauchamp and John DeWulf making the Top 50 Arizona Super Lawyers list. Super Lawyers honors accomplished attorneys in more than 70 practice areas who have attained a high degree of peer recognition and professional achievement. The selection process includes independent research, peer nominations and peer evaluations. Attorneys from Coppersmith Brockelman who received the 2022 honor are: Keith Beauchamp – Business Litigation (recognized since 2007; Top 50 Arizona Super Lawyers in 2022 and 2011) Scott Bennett – Health Care (recognized since 2018); Southwest Super Lawyers Rising Stars, Business Litigation (2012-2013) Kent Brockelman – Employment & Labor...

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Roopali Desai Honored as One of 12 USA Today 2022 Women of the Year

Honoring strong and resilient champions of change for its 2022 Women of the Year, USA Today selected Coppersmith Brockelman attorney Roopali Desai as one of 12 national honorees. Part of a cohort that includes Kamala Harris, Melinda French Gates and Simone Biles, Roopali was chosen for her work  defending democracy and fighting on behalf of teachers, students, and vulnerable populations. The publication touted Roopali’s work in launching Arizona’s recreational marijuana program, defeating multiple lawsuits making false claims about the 2020 presidential election, and prevailing at the Arizona Supreme Court to void an unconstitutional ban on mask mandates that was illegally rolled into budget legislation. Additionally, it highlighted her work in giving marginalized populations a voice, which ties into her mantra of doing something because it is...

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Jill Chasson Helps KJZZ Listeners Navigate Fluctuating COVID-19 Workplace Restrictions

For two years, Arizona employees have adapted to a rollercoaster of ever-changing pandemic workplace guidelines. As COVID-19 restrictions decline in tandem with hospitalization rates, Jill Chasson sat down with KJZZ to explain what employers can legally require. Jill noted that for most companies, early pandemic legal questions about executive orders and closures evolved to issues affecting workers’ rights and safety protocols. Employers are legally allowed to require masks and can also ask about an employee's vaccination status, she explained. Chair of the firm’s governance committee and well-versed in federal and state workplace laws, Jill regularly works with employers to provide practical compliance advice and resolve difficult workplace issues. When disputes arise, she represents employers before administrative agencies, in arbitration proceedings, and in litigation in federal and state courts...

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Erin Dunlap Provides Insight on Overturned HIPAA Penalty for Healthcare Risk Management

Erin Dunlap Discusses Recognized Security Practices for Complying with HIPAA Safe Harbor Law in Healthcare Risk Management

Although the 2021 HR 7898 HIPAA Safe Harbor law grants entities some protection against hefty HIPAA penalties, there are security nuances that risk managers and compliance officers must consider. Erin Dunlap provided Healthcare Risk Management with insight into how organizations can leverage security and risk management practices to reduce penalties from HIPAA-related investigations. HIPAA-covered entities have some flexibility in determining their recognized security practices, but Erin recommended they consider the NIST framework and HHS cybersecurity guidance for healthcare entities. Organizations that can show compliance with these industry-recognized standards and approaches in the previous 12 months may see a favorable termination of an investigation or may be granted leniency toward fines and penalties by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Office for Civil Rights. With a...

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Coppersmith Brockelman Ranked on Phoenix Business Journal’s 2021 Top Law Firms List

Coppersmith Brockelman Recognized on Phoenix Business Journal’s 2022 Top Law Firm List

Phoenix Business Journal recognized Coppersmith Brockelman among the Valley’s top 80 law firms for the seventh consecutive year. The firm moved up one spot on the 2022 list, which is part of the Business Journal’s weekly listing of top companies in diverse industries, as well as its annual Book of Lists that highlights these standout businesses. Ranked No. 37 by its number of local attorneys, the firm has also received various industry accolades, including Chambers USA, Best Law Firms®, Best Lawyers® and Southwest Super Lawyers. View the Business Journal ranking here....

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