By: Cristina N. Hyde, JD Earlier this year, the Superior Court of New Jersey, Appellate Division, heard the matter of McVey v. AtlantiCare Medical System Inc., and concluded that private employers can terminate employees for social media behavior that contravenes their business interests. On June 17, 2020, only weeks after the death of George Floyd, it…
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P.L.2022, C.101: What You Need to Know about New Jersey’s Healthcare Facility Successorship Bill
By: Cristina N. Hyde, JD On August 18, 2022, Governor Phil Murphy signed the Healthcare Facility Successorship Bill (the “Bill”) into law. The new law (P.L.2022, C.101) takes effect in mid-November. Applicable to all sales, transfers and any other arrangements that affect the control of a healthcare entity after the effective date, it’s purpose is to…
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Executive Order No. 295: Governor Murphy establishes certification program for LGBQT+ – owned businesses
By: Cristina N. Hyde, JD On May 3, 2022, Governor Murphy signed Executive Order No. 295; requiring the inclusion of LGBTQ+-owned businesses in New Jersey’s existing Minority and/or Women Business Enterprise (M/WBE) program. The M/WBE program, is a certificate program meant to help businesses access contracts with government entities. Effective immediately, the order requires that…
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Firm Achievements: Campanella Law Office Principal Gina Campanella To Be Featured in the 2022 Top 100 Attorneys Magazine
By: Cristina N. Hyde, JD Campanella Law Office is pleased to announce that Gina L. Campanella, founder and principal of the firm, will be featured in the 2022 Top 100 Attorneys Magazine. The 2022 Top 100 Attorneys Magazine features one hundred men and women, who are making an impact within their field of law. Featured…
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New York Adopts Full Practice Authority Legislation for Nurse Practitioners
By: Cristina N. Hyde, JD Earlier this month, with the passing of its budget, New York became the 25th state to grant full and independent practice authority to nurse practitioners (NPs). Intended to promote access to care, help attract and retain nurses, and address healthcare disparities among different communities, the new legislation eliminates regulatory barriers…
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#STOPTHESTIGMA: President Biden expected to sign the Dr. Lorna Breen Health Care Provider Protection Act into law
By: Cristina N. Hyde, JD Last week, President Biden gave his State of the Union address where he emphasized his administration’s commitment to focus on our nation’s growing mental health crisis. In conjunction with the President’s address, the White House released a Fact Sheet that further explained the Biden administration’s vision to transform how mental health…
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We need to talk about HIPAA
By: Cristina N. Hyde, JD Last December, the New Jersey health care community received a sobering reminder of the importance of the proper handling of protected health care information. After being accused of compromising patient data, a large cancer treatment provider settled with the Division of Consumer Affairs (DCA); admitting no fault but agreeing to…
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How to Avoid Costly Mistakes in Real Estate Transactions Involving Smart Homes
By: Cristina N. Hyde, JD Smart technology is here to stay and it seems almost everything from lights to dishwashers can be controlled by a phone. Homes are considered “smart” when they include upgraded systems that connect elements such as thermostats, security systems, sound systems and appliances to the internet. Although these systems are designed…
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Courtroom Cue: New Jersey District Court Orders Production of Psychiatric Records In Connection with Hostile Work Environment and Emotional Distress
By: Cristina N. Hyde, JD Last month, the New Jersey District Court ordered the release of psychiatric records related to a plaintiff’s claims that her colleagues created a hostile work environment and caused her to suffer severe emotional distress. This action is an important reminder that an employer can compel the release of an employee’s…