Experience

Health Information Exchange

Worked on behalf of a client to effect statutory changes to a state law that would allow for the creation of one of the nation's first state-wide health information exchanges.

Privacy/Security Compliance Strategy

Advised a health technology company on privacy and security compliance strategy for its behavioral health services website and mobile application.

Privacy Shield

Assisted a client with all aspects of its initial certification of compliance with the European Union-United States Privacy Shield (Privacy Shield), advising its leadership on the benefits and risks of proceeding with Privacy Shield certification, the privacy and security self-assessment required in order to proceed with Privacy Shield certification, drafting and revising relevant privacy and security policies, and the submission of the Privacy Shield application.

Data Breach Investigation

Investigated data breaches by hospitals and medical groups, drafted Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) and state breach notifications, and negotiated settlements with the Office for Civil Rights.

HIPAA and HITECH

Created HIPAA and Health Information Technology for Economic and Clinical Health Act policies and procedures for covered entities and business associates.

European Union GDPR—Pharmaceutical Company

Advised pharmaceutical company on all aspects of compliance with the European Union General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), including gap analysis, policy and procedure development, and vendor and other third party contract revisions.

European Union GDPR—Institution

Drafted policies, notices, consent documents, and data processing agreements for compliance with the GDPR for various academic medical centers and health systems in relation to research, clinical and other activities.

Firm Highlights

News

Jim Cohen Discusses “No Blank Checks” Citizen Initiative Before Maine Legislative Committee

Verrill Partner Jim Cohen was recently quoted in a Spectrum News article " Maine Ballot Initiative To Require Voter Approval For $1B Borrowing Gets Broad Support.” Maine LD 1772 is a citizen-initiated ballot question...

Matter

Elections and Constitutional Law: Successfully Challenged Certification of Initiative Petition

In a victory for consumers and the ride-hailing public, the Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court recently barred the Secretary of State from placing on the November ballot initiative petitions proposed by companies such as Uber...

Blog

GLORY, GLORY, HALLELUJAH!

Remember that old parody of the Battle Hymn of the Republic we used to sing before there was an Internet? There are apparently many versions, but they all generally involve children inflicting various types...

Publication/Podcast

State Trademark Registration

The United States has two levels of trademark registration: state and federal. A state trademark registration is issued by a state office and protects a trademark only in that state, whereas a federal trademark...

Publication/Podcast

U.S. Tax Considerations When Buying Property Abroad with Ruth Mattson

Verrill partner Ruth Mattson was recently featured on The American College of Trust and Estate Counsel 's podcast series Trust and Estate Talk . In this podcast, U.S. Tax Considerations When Buying Property Abroad...

Event

Virtual Lunch & Learn: Human Resources in Small Business/Startups

Verrill associate Emily Waddell will be presenting at PROPEL 's Virtual Lunch & Learn: Human Resources in Small Business/Startups. In addition to presenters sharing their expertise, this session covers various Human Resource topics including...

Blog

New Options for Retirement Plan Distributions Under SECURE 2.0

This post summarizes the new distribution options, including penalty-free withdrawals, applicable to defined contribution plans under the SECURE 2.0 Act of 2022 (“SECURE 2.0”) and provides a timeline of their effective dates. The new...

Blog

Tesla’s Cybertruck Raffle

On May 11, 2023, @BabyTesla3 sent out a Tweet: NEW: Tesla has revamped the Referral program and introduced a new loyalty program! Here’s what you need to know • S/X: 3,500 credits (referrer) &bull...

Matter

Advised Fortune 500 Company on Group Health and Welfare Benefit Plans

We were engaged by a Fortune 500 manufacturing company to provide legal and compliance services regarding its group health and welfare benefit plans. During the course of our representation, we have advised the company...

News

Verrill Welcomes Partner Andrew M. Walsh to Firm’s Business Law Group

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